Qatari nationality law

Children born in Qatar do not automatically acquire Qatari citizenship by virtue of their place of birth. == By descent ==

• Any person who can demonstrate Qatari descent may apply to be a citizen of Qatar, depending on certain conditions. • Any person born to a Qatari father irrespective of their place of birth are Qatari citizens by descent. == By naturalization ==

There is no defined process for applying for Qatari citizenship by naturalization. Grants are rare, and since 2005, there has been a cap of a maximum of 50 people per year. Foreigners may be granted citizenship if they fulfil the following conditions • Lawful residence in the State of Qatar for no less than 25 consecutive years before applying for citizenship. • Availability of legitimate means to earn one's living and meet one's needs. • Good conduct and behavior, in addition to absence of previous conviction by final ruling in a crime of dishonor or mistrust, whether inside or outside Qatar. == By marriage ==

The wife of a naturalized person may be, by an Emiri decision, granted Qatari nationality by virtue of her husband, provided that her stay with him in Qatar extends for a period of at least five years from the date her husband acquired Qatari nationality. The wife will not lose her citizenship in the event that the marriage contract is broken. == Dual citizenship ==

Qatar does not recognize dual citizenship. Holding another citizenship that's not allowed may lead to the revoking of Qatari citizenship. == Loss of Qatari citizenship ==

The person may lose Qatari citizenship in the following cases: • the person joins the military service of a foreign country. • the person works for a foreign government that is in war with Qatar. • the person takes up a foreign nationality. Citizens are allowed to voluntarily give up Qatari citizenship. ==Travel freedom==

In 2025, Qatari citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 111 countries and territories, ranking the Qatari passport 48th in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index. == References ==