February 9, 2025
The Ministry of Interior has announced a three month grace period for individuals who have violated Qatar’s Law No. (21) of 2015, which governs the entry, exit, and residence of expatriates in the country.
This grace period was to assist individuals who have overstayed their approved residency period or breached other provisions of the law.
According to Qatar Peninsula the grace period begins on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, and will last for three months.
“This applies to those who have violated provisions of the law related to residency or have overstayed their approved period in the country under an entry visa.”
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The Ministry of Interior explained that the grace period, is part of efforts to allow violators of Qatar’s residency laws to leave the country without facing penalties.
Those affected include individuals who have overstayed their entry visa or violated other terms of their residence.
To facilitate departure process, the Ministry has outlined two locations where violators can complete their procedures, they can go to Hamad International Airport or visit the Search and Follow-up Department on Salwa Road, during official working hours, from 1 pm to 9 pm, throughout the three months grace period.
This announcement is sequel to Qatar’s ongoing efforts to regulate expatriate residency under Law No. (21) of 2015, which aims to establish clear guidelines for entry, exit, and residence. The law seeks to ensure that expatriates comply with visa and residency conditions to maintain the country’s immigration standards.
