Qatar Residence and Visit Visa Overstay Fine Calculator
Choose your situation and enter the cancellation, expiry or entry date and your exit date to see the grace period and fine.
Calculate the fine
Residence and visit visa fines in Qatar
| Situation | Grace period | Daily fine | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit cancelled | 14 days (previously 30) | QR 10 | Not published |
| Visit visa expired | None | QR 200 | 12,000 according to unofficial sources |
| Residence not completed after entry (Art. 10) | 30 days from entry | QR 10 as a settlement | 6,000 as a settlement |
Examples:
Residence cancelled on 1 August 2026, leaving on 15 October: grace until 15 August, then 61 days × 10 = QR 610.
Visit visa expired on 1 August, leaving on 15 October: 75 days × 200 = QR 15,000, or QR 12,000 if the reported cap is right.
The figures come from Ministry of Interior statements as reported by the press, as we found no published official table; it is also unclear whether the 14-day period applies when a residence expires. Results are estimates. To work out what you are owed when leaving a job, use the Qatar end-of-service calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to leave Qatar after my residence permit is cancelled?
14 days from the cancellation date, according to the Airport Passports Department in June 2026, down from 30 days. After that, a fine of QR 10 a day applies.
What is the fine for overstaying a visit visa in Qatar?
QR 200 for each day according to the same statement. Some sources cite a cap of QR 12,000, which we could not verify in an official source.
What is the fine for completing residence late after entry?
Residence procedures must be completed within 30 days of entry (Article 10 of Law 21/2015); otherwise the violation can be settled at QR 10 for each day of delay, up to QR 6,000, and a court fine can reach QR 10,000.
Is there a cap on the QR 10 daily fine after cancellation?
We found no published cap, so the calculator adds up the days without a limit.
Sources
- Gulf Times — leave within 14 days of residence permit cancellation (16/6/2026)
- KPMG — grace period shortened from 30 to 14 days (7/7/2026)
- Gulf Times — fine for not completing residence within 30 days (8/7/2024)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.