Families of sponsored residents in Qatar might want to come to the country for a short visit. They need a Family Visit Visa and it is valid for one month. Relatives who wish to stay over a month, needs to go through a medical check up within the first week of arrival to seek extension. You can extend the visa up to six months. However, it differs according to the relative. Five more months is extended for immediate family members and two months for second-degree relatives.