Types of visa in Qatar

Weather of Arabia - Live Love Qatar Qatar is a popular destination for expatriates, and operates a relatively simplified work permit system. This guide includes the main elements of obtaining a work permit in Qatar for expatriates who are considering moving there.

Types of visa in Qatar:

• Family residence visa:

Once you obtain a residence permit, you can sponsor members of your immediate family to live in Qatar with you. Each family member will need an individual family residence visa. As part of the process, you must submit documents including marriage and birth certificates and proof of your employment. You can purchase family residence visas for a period ranging from One and five years. The visa fee is currently 200 Qatari riyals.

• Work visa in Qatar:

Work visas in Qatar are arranged by your employer and are valid for between one and three months. These types are common with employees who intend to work for a company in Qatar for a specific period, and to obtain the visa, you must have an employment contract that has been approved by the Ministry of Labour. You must work exclusively for the company during the specified period and leave the country once you have finished working. As with a full work residence visa, you must undergo medical tests and register fingerprints. The cost of this visa currently costs 200 Qatari riyals.

• Gulf Cooperation Council Resident Visa:

GCC residents who work in approved professions can obtain a one-month visa through the Qatari embassy, which can be renewed for an additional three months. To obtain a GCC visa, you must be a citizen of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain or Oman.

• Tourist Visa:

Visa exemptions are available for visitors from many countries, allowing you to stay in Qatar without a visa. If your country is not on the list, you will need to obtain a tourist visa. Tourist visas for people visiting Qatar for leisure are first valid for two weeks (which can be extended to three weeks). .

To obtain a tourist visa, you will need to pay a fee of 100 Qatari riyals and provide proof of a hotel reservation in Qatar or proof of a relative residing in the country. You will also need to provide a copy of your passport. Longer tourist visas can be for up to three months. However, you must apply through the Qatari embassy in advance.

• Exit permit:

Labor laws in Qatar heavily favor the employer rather than the employee. This is exemplified by your need to obtain an exit permit if you wish to leave Qatar. Before leaving the country, you will need your employer’s approval to terminate your employment contract. An exit permit costs 10 Qatari riyals.

• Work permits for women working in Qatar:

A woman residing in Qatar on a family residency visa must obtain approval from her husband to register for work, and this can usually be done without having to apply for a separate work permit.

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