Qatar
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Doha
- Population
- 2,972,215
- 2025
- Area
- 11,637 km²
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Qatari Riyal
- QAR
- GDP per capita
- US$72,525
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Qatar prohibits holding another nationality unless the Emir decides otherwise; a Qatari who naturalises abroad may be stripped of nationality by Emiri decree.
Qatar (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #7/145 (95.4/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #134/200 (59.8/100). The passport ranks #55/198 and reaches 116 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 75.7/100 (#46/199). On the entry side, 97/197 passports can enter Qatar without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Qatar.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity70.6
- Safety & Stability88.9
- Economy & Income91.5
- Education67.5
- Environment & Clean Water26.0
- Infrastructure93.5
- Digital Connectivity68.0
- Equality56.4
- Learning Quality51.7
- Educational Attainment88.4
- Expected Years of Schooling62.4
- Education Spending61.7
- Basic Access79.2
- Violent Crime100.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism88.4
- Law Enforcement & Order67.9
- Road Safety84.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes96.0
- Coverage & Access96.4
- Health Workforce & Facilities41.5
- Spending & Investment11.4
- Financial Protection93.4
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security74.9
- Rule of Law & Property Rights67.0
- Political Stability88.4
- Institutions & Regulation78.9
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement90.0
- Education67.5
- Healthcare70.6
- Safety88.9
- Quality of Life69.3
- Cost of living59.8
- Passport50.5
- Passport50.5
- Quality of Life69.3
- Safety88.9
- Healthcare70.6
- Purchasing power & price stability100.0
- Education67.5
- Wealth Protection82.1
- Tax95.4
- Cost of living59.8
- Healthcare70.6
- Safety88.9
- Quality of Life69.3
- Tax95.4
- Wealth Protection82.1
- Affordable Prices42.6
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power100.0
At a glance
Entering Qatar
- Visa-free: 90 passports
- Visa on arrival: 7 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 99 passports
- Consular visa required: 1 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 10/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Real Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018)
- Mustaqel (self-employed/entrepreneur) 5-year residence
Frequently asked questions about Qatar
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
What is the population of Qatar?
According to the World Bank, Qatar had a population of 2,972,215 in 2025.
What is the official language of Qatar?
The official language of Qatar is Arabic.
What currency does Qatar use?
Qatar uses the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
Does Qatar allow dual citizenship?
Qatar prohibits holding another nationality unless the Emir decides otherwise; a Qatari who naturalises abroad may be stripped of nationality by Emiri decree.
How strong is the Qatar passport?
The Qatar passport ranks #55 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 116 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Qatar passport holders?
Holders of the Qatar passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 89 destinations and need an e-Visa for 42. Full list: Qatar passport page.
How many passports can enter Qatar without applying for a visa in advance?
97 of 197 passports can enter Qatar without applying for a consular visa in advance: 90 visa-free and 7 with a visa on arrival. 99 need an e-Visa and 1 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Qatar offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Qatar: Real Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018) and Mustaqel (self-employed/entrepreneur) 5-year residence. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Qatar?
In Qatar, Real Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018) requires a minimum investment starting from US$200,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Qatar?
In Qatar, an application under Real Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018) takes about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
Can family members join programmes in Qatar?
Family members included: Real Estate Residency / Permanent Residency (Law No. 16 & No. 10 of 2018): spouse and children under 18; Mustaqel (self-employed/entrepreneur) 5-year residence: spouse.
Where is Qatar strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Qatar is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#7 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#134 of 200).
How does Qatar rank for quality of life?
Qatar scores 69.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #87 of 211.
Is Qatar expensive to live in?
Qatar scores 59.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #134 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Qatar?
Qatar scores 88.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #36 of 203.
How does Qatar rank for healthcare?
Qatar scores 70.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #44 of 192.
How does Qatar rank for education?
Qatar scores 67.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #77 of 191.
How does Qatar rank on taxes?
Qatar scores 95.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #7 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Qatar rank for wealth protection?
Qatar scores 82.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #24 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
