<html> <body>  <table width="95%" border="0"> <tr bgcolor="#999999"> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999"> </td> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#999999"> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> <td bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <center> <a href="https://www.multiplecitizenship.com">www.multiplecitizenship.com</a> A noncommercial collection of information about citizenship, dual citizenship and multiple citizenship </center> </td> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#999999"> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> <td> </td> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> </tr> </table>  <blockquote> [Please refer to <a href="howtoread.html">How to Read a Country Entry</a><img src="../pictures/Star.gif" width="20" height="20"> for help interpreting this material. It was produced prior to March 2001 as part of a US government report entitled <a href="../worldsummary.html">Citizenship Laws of the World</a><img src="../pictures/Star.gif" width="20" height="20">. The accuracy and depth of these country listings varies significantly, and some information may be incorrect. At best, this page presents only part of the story for a particular country. Additional information for this country may be available in <a href="../countrylist.html">Country Information</a>]</blockquote> <HR>QATAR CITIZENSHIP: Qatari nationality is regulated by Law #2 of 1961, amended by Law #19 of 1963 and Law #17 of 1966. Citizenship is automatic for a person who resided in Qatar prior to 1930. BY BIRTH: Birth within the State of Qatar does not confer citizenship. BY DESCENT: Child born to a Qatari father, regardless of the child's country of birth. BY NATURALIZATION: Qatari citizenship can be granted upon fulfillment of the following conditions: Person must have lawfully continued residence in Qatar for a period of not less than 20 years before the date of their application. For Arab nationals of another Arab country, the residence period is 15 years. Person must have a lawful means of living and must be of good character. Person must have a fair command of the Arabic language. DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED. LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP: VOLUNTARY: Permitted under Qatari Law. Letters of renunciation should be sent to any Qatari embassy abroad. INVOLUNTARY: The following are grounds for involuntary loss of Qatari citizenship: Person joins the military service of a foreign country against the wishes of the Qatari government. Person acquires a foreign nationality. Person works for the interests of a foreign government that is in a state of war with Qatar. ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below: Embassy of the State of Qatar Consular Section 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037 Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-274-1600 Fax: 202-237-9880 www.mofa.gov.qa    <table width="95%" border="0"> <tr bgcolor="#CCCCCC" bordercolor="#6633FF"> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"></td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="49%"> <center> <a href="/assist_us.html">Help us improve this site!</a> </center> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" width="49%"> <center><a href="/disclaimer.html">Important information and Disclaimer</a></center> </td> <td bgcolor="#CC0000"> </td> </tr> </table> Copyright (C) 2002-2007 All rights reserved. </body> </html>

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