Finding the Right Job Abroad

Those who obtain jobs in Qatar need to be aware of the correct procedures for obtaining the correct documentation.  Most companies will have an appointed person to guide you through the processes and help to organise work permits in Qatar.

In the first instance a work visit visa is usually issued to allow the applicant to enter the country and take up their employment.  They then complete the necessary paperwork whilst in the country with the help of their employer.

In order to obtain the correct visas and permits applicants must ensure that they have a passport which still has at least six months to run, birth certificate, marriage certificates and a medical certificate.  The fees which relate to work visas will be paid by the sponsoring company, though applicants may have to pay a small processing fee when they send in their documentation.  Information on fees and documentation required can be obtained from the website of the country’s embassy.

This can all be dealt with when you arrive in the country on a business or visitor visa.  Residency visas can run from one to three years. Those who may need to travel regularly may be able to obtain a multi-entry visa.  Applications for residence visas are made on arrival in Qatar and usually take around six weeks to come through.  Immediate family of the worker will also be issued with a residence visa under the same sponsorship as the worker.  

Long-term residence visas are subject to both medical and fingerprint examinations. Those staying long-term in Qatar must also have an identity card.  It is required documentation when dealing with all official issues.