Qatar unveiled two new long-term residency pathways—one for entrepreneurs and one for executives—offering five-year permits renewable up to 10 years without a real-estate investment requirement. Entrepreneurs need endorsement from a Qatari incubator and roughly QAR 36,500 (~$10,020) held over the prior three months; executives qualify with a QAR 50,000+ monthly salary.
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Qatar launches 10-year golden visa pathways for entrepreneurs and executives
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Founders eyeing a Gulf base can secure decade-long residency through incubator endorsement rather than a large capital outlay—line up a Qatari incubator relationship before applying.
Source: Forbes
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