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A Work Permit and Permanent Residence Visa are necessary to work legally in Qatar. The employer acts as the worker's local sponsor and arranges all required meetings for the worker to obtain the visa and permission.
Because of the traditional sponsorship system, the hiring process in Qatar is significantly more complicated than in other nations. The traditional kafala sponsorship connects the employee to the employer. In employment matters, employers have far more influence over employees. The employees must get an exit visa and the employer's agreement before terminating their employment and leaving the country.
Furthermore, Qatarization gives Qatari workers the first preference in hiring. Meanwhile, non-Qatari workers can only be hired if the Labor Department approves it. Moreover, Work Permits are obtained, and they are hired if there is a demand for them. Before employing staff in Qatar, these things must be carefully considered.
You are eligible for a work permit if you;
The following are the documents that an employer must provide to obtain a Work Permit.
A Work Visa must be obtained within seven days of the employee's arrival in Qatar. It is usually only possible when an employment agreement has been reached. A medical certificate demonstrating the employee's health must be obtained before applying for a Work Permit.
Following the medical certificate issuance, an application for an employment and residence permit, valid for one, two, or three years, can be submitted.
Visa Processing Time
When an expatriate arrives in Qatar, their employer will apply for a Temporary Visa, which will be changed to a Work Residence Permit after 2-4 weeks, if not longer. Applicants are not permitted to move out of the country during the visa-to-permit conversion period.
How to Apply
Once you are in Qatar and have all the required documents, you may apply for a Work Permit. After that, pay a certain fee and wait for confirmation.
Duration
The Work Permit is valid for three months. But, the duration of the work permit strictly depends upon the employer. The employees are bound to the employer and may have to stay according to the employer's wish.
Fees
The fee for an employment entrance visa to enter the nation is 54.93 USD. A cost of 137.32 USD is required to convert it to a Work Residency Visa.
Passport holders who qualify for a 30-day visa waiver can extend it for an additional thirty days or several trips (within the validity period). After the approved extension, it will not be granted in future.
Business
You can not conduct business on this visa.
Residence
A separate residence visa is needed.
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