Qatar work visa and residence permit
At a glance
- Country
- Qatar
- Visa type
- Work
- Maximum stay
- Length of contract
- Fee
- Paid by employer
- Processing time
- 3 – 6 weeks
- Where to apply
- Employer sponsorship
Work in Qatar requires an employer-sponsored visa arranged before travel, which becomes a residence permit once you have arrived and completed the formalities.
Before travel
Expect a medical examination at an approved centre, fingerprinting and attestation of educational documents. The employment contract should be signed and a copy retained by you.
After arrival
Medical screening, biometrics and residence permit issuance follow within a defined period. Your employer is responsible for completing these.
Contract terms
Check that the contract you sign in Pakistan matches the one registered in Qatar. Where they differ, disputes are decided on the registered version.
How to apply
- Employer applies for a work permit The Qatari employer initiates the process; a worker cannot apply independently.
- Complete a medical examination At an approved centre in Pakistan.
- Attestation and biometrics Educational documents attested; fingerprints taken as part of the process.
- Travel and complete formalities in Qatar Medical screening and residence permit issuance follow within a set period after arrival.
- Incomplete attestation of educational documents
- A medical certificate that has expired by the time the visa is processed
- Discrepancies between the application and the employers own registration
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my employer's permission to change jobs?
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