Family Visit Visa Qatar

A family visit visa to Qatar covers spouses, children, and parents. The requirements and the online application run without visiting the MOI office.

1. Open the Metrash2 app on a smartphone and log in or register an account.
2. Click the ‘Visa’ services from the main menu.

3. Click the ‘Issue Visa’ service.

4. Choose the ‘Family Visit Visa’ service from the given options.

5. From the menu, select “Family Visa Application” and proceed.

6. Create a ‘New Application’ for the family visit visa and fill it in with all the required documents and information.
7. Enter the details: Gender, Relation, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Passport Expiry Date, and Passport Issue Place.
8. Click the ‘Validate’ button so the system can check the validity of the data to proceed.
9. Upload all the photos and scans of required documents, including clear images of visitors, passport bio pages, proof of marriage certificate for spouses, and birth certificates of relatives.
10. Once all the required document copies are uploaded, click ‘Next’ and ‘Submit’ the application.

Submitting marks the final stage to complete the Qatar family visit visa application online.

Expect an update on the family visa application status within 4 to 7 days.

Initially, the Qatar visa application is classified as ‘under process.’ During this stage, comply with the authorities and provide any further information or additional documents required to proceed with the application.

Later, the status changes to ‘under review.’ At this stage, the visa application may be rejected, and the reason for the change is notified.

A message on the phone number or email from MOI or Meshtrash2 confirming an approved family visit visa for Qatar means the application has been successfully approved and verified.

Proceed to make the ‘Visa fees Payment,’ which amounts to QR 200, using the Metrash2 application.

After making the payment, download digital copies of the family visa either from Metrash2 or follow the MOI Qatar Visa Check guide to print the visa directly from the Ministry of Interior website.

Once the digital copies of the family visa are obtained, send them to the guests for their travel to Qatar.

Family visit visa requirements in Qatar

Qatar family visit visa applicants must meet these requirements:

• The sponsor must be a Qatari national or a foreign resident with a valid residence permit.
• The visitor must be a first-degree relative of the sponsor (spouse, parent, child, or sibling).
• The visitor must be at least 18 years old.
• The visitor must have a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.

To apply for a family visit visa in Qatar, fill out the visa application form and provide the required documents and information.

• A copy of the sponsor’s Qatar ID or residence permit.
• A copy of the visitor’s passport (6 months validity acceptable).
• Round-trip flight tickets.
• Health insurance valid in Qatar.
• Proof of relationship with the sponsor, such as a marriage certificate for the wife or birth certificate for children.
• A copy of the No Objection Letter from the employer citing profession and salary.
• Photocopy of the company card or work contract.
• A copy of the sponsor’s employment contract or salary certificate.
• A copy of the sponsor’s rental agreement or property ownership deed.
• A bank statement showing the sponsor’s financial capability to support the visitor during their stay in Qatar.

Salary requirements for family visit visa in Qatar

Approval needs a sponsor salary sufficient to support the family’s visit to Qatar.

• Spouses and children: a minimum monthly salary of QR 5,000 (USD 1,373).
• Other relatives: a minimum monthly salary of QR 10,000 (USD 2,747).

Processing time for Qatar family visit visa approval

Processing a Qatar family visit visa application takes 2 weeks (14 days) for data verification and review. During this period, wait for the approval notice.

Rejected family visit visa in Qatar

For a rejected or declined Qatar family visit visa application, follow these steps.

1. Visit the Gharafa Immigration Office.
2. Request a meeting with the visa approval committee.

During your visit to the immigration office, you can appeal visa approval committee to address the issue.

Qatar family visit visa validity

The initial validity of a Qatar family visit visa is 1 month (30 days). It can be extended for up to 2 months for all family members, allowing a total stay of 3 months.

Relatives intending to stay longer than 1 month must apply for a ‘Resident Family Visa’ to extend their stay in teh country longer than 6 months.

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