Time Required for Processing
- Foreigners typically need 2-4 weeks to obtain their Qatar Work visa.
- It might take longer depending on the country and firm.
Qatar Work Visa Validity
The Qatar Work Visa, comprising a residence permit and work permit, is valid for a period of one to three months.
The expense involved in obtaining a work visa for Qatar is significant, however, the employer or company hiring the employee is obligated to cover the costs for the following:
- Qatar entry visa fee of QAR 200
- Residence permit fee of QAR 500.
Check Qatar Work visa Status
To check the status of their Qatar work visa, foreign applicants can follow these steps on the Ministry of Interior’s official website:
- Go to the website of the Ministry of Interior Qatar.
- Click on the “visa services” option.
- Select “visa inquiry and printing.”
- Enter your passport number or visa number.
- Choose your nationality from the options provided.
- Fill in the verification code.
- Click on the “submit” button.
- Your visa status will be displayed.
The official website of the Qatar Visa Centre (QVC) allows certain nationalities to check their visa status. These nationalities are:
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- India
- Philippines
If you belong to any of these countries and want to check the status of your Qatar visa, you can visit the QVC website and follow the instructions provided.