Qatari nationality law
Qatari nationality law is based mostly on jus sanguinis. Unlike some other Gulf states, Qatar officially allows non-Muslims to apply for citizenship. Because Qatar is part of the GCC, members from other GCC nations can stay in Qatar without restrictions and vice-versa.
By Birth
Children born in Qatar to unknown parents are Qatari citizens by birth.[1]
By Descent
Children born to a Qatari father irrespective of their place of birth are Qatari citizens by descent.[2]
By Naturalization
Foreigners may be granted citizenship if they fulfill the following:[3]
- legally resided in Qatar for 25 years with gaps not exceeding 6 months. 15 years if the person is an Arab citizen.
- is of good character and has a clean criminal record.
- has legal ways of earning a living.
- has enough knowledge of the Arabic language.
- People with Qatari mothers are given priority.
Even though Qatari law allows naturalization of foreigners, Qatar rarely grants them citizenship even if they have a Qatari mother.[4]
Recently, Qatar has offered a quick citizenship process for citizens of GCC member state, Bahrain. [5]
Dual citizenship
Qatar does not recognize dual citizenship. Holding another citizenship may lead to the revoking of Qatari citizenship.[6]
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.[1] Qatari citizens can also have their nationality revoked if they speak out against the government or state.
References
- 1 2 "Qatari citizenship". Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
- ↑ "Law No. 38 of 2005 on the acquisition of Qatari nationality". Al Meezan. Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
- ↑ "Qatar's citizenship law to benefit Indians". Times of India. Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
- ↑ "How to get a Qatari citizenship? Not even if your mother were a Qatari, but play a sport and you stand a chance". Just Here. nofe al-suwaidi. Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
- ↑ http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/07/bahrain-qatar-naturalisation-idINL6N0QD4Q320140807
- ↑ "Dual citizenship 'is not allowed under Qatari law'". Gulf news.com. Retrieved 21 Feb 2015.
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