Compare 2 visas

Qatar Permanent Residency Card: QAR 3,000 (≈ $824.18) fee, 60 months. Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired: AED 200 (≈ $54.46) fee, 60 months.

Key differences

United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence requires $5,445.88 a month, $48.63 less than Qatar Permanent Card.
United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence costs $54.46 to apply, $769.72 less than Qatar Permanent Card.

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Side-by-side comparison of Qatar Permanent Residency Card, Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired
Field	Qatar Qatar Permanent Residency Card	United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired
Cost
Minimum income	QAR 20,000 (≈ $5,494.51)/mo	Best: Lowest income requirement. AED 20,000 (≈ $5,445.88)/mo
Application fee	QAR 3,000 (≈ $824.18)	Best: Lowest fee. AED 200 (≈ $54.46)
Timing
Initial duration	5 years	5 years
Processing time	Not available	1-2 wks
Years to PR	20 years	Not available
Days per year	Not available	Not available
Family
Dependents allowed	Yes	Yes
Renewable	Yes	Yes
Rating
Our score	Best: Highest score. 3.0/5	2.6/5
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Cost

Minimum income

QAR 20,000 (≈ $5,494.51)/mo

AED 20,000 (≈ $5,445.88)/mo

Application fee

QAR 3,000 (≈ $824.18)

AED 200 (≈ $54.46)

Timing

Initial duration

5 years

Processing time

Not available

1-2 wks

Years to PR

20 years

Not available

Days per year

Not available

Family

Dependents allowed

Yes

Renewable

Yes

Rating

Our score

3.0/5

2.6/5