Work Visa and Residence Permit
🇶🇦 Qatar visas · Work
What it is
Two-stage system: employer secures entry visa from MOI, then upon arrival it converts to a Residence Permit (Qatar ID) with work endorsement plus annual work permit from Ministry of Labour. NOC for changing employers abolished.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 1 to 3 years (renewable; tied to employment contract)
- Application fee
- QAR 800
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
- How to apply
- Mixed
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Job offer and employment contract from a Qatar-based employer
- Employer obtains labour quota approval from Ministry of Labour
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Attested educational certificates
- Medical examination (blood test, chest X-ray)
- Police clearance certificate
- Employer pays all government fees by law
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.