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If you wish to relocate to Qatar, you must first obtain a Qatar Residence Permit. This card will serve as official identification and will be required to enter government facilities, pay bills, and rent a home. Once you are recognized as a legal resident of Qatar, your options become practically endless. Thankfully, expats can rely on their employers to handle most of the paperwork; you will only be responsible for a few minor items.
Qatari residency permits are issued on a case-by-case basis
A valid Residence Permit is required if you intend to reside and work in Qatar (RP). This will enable you to sign a rental agreement in Qatar, pay your fines, rent a car, and publicly identify yourself. The RP is a stiff rectangular card with your photo, name, date of birth, and 11-digit ID number on it. It will also include information about your nationality and occupation. The Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar issues residence permits.
Who needs an RP in Qatar?
A Residence Permit is required for everyone living in Qatar, from infants to the elderly. Non-residents and tourists are allowed to stay in the country for as long as their visa permits, but they are not allowed to work or stay longer than that without a residency permit.
How to Apply for a Resident Permit in Qatar
The good news about the RP is that the majority of the paperwork is handled by employers. Once you’ve identified a Qatari employer who wants to recruit you, they’ll start the procedure to become your sponsor. You will need to fly to Qatar after the procedure has begun because the documentation must be completed while you are in the country. It is critical that you do not leave the country until the process is completed.
You’ll enter Qatar on a single-entry visa and follow the instructions after you’ve arrived. You will also be required to submit to a blood test for infectious diseases, a chest x-ray, and fingerprints. It’s crucial to understand that if you test positive for HIV, you’ll be denied an RP and deported.
Although your employer will handle the majority of the procedure, make sure you confirm with them all of the processes that you will be responsible for. The application process for a Residence Permit normally takes two to four weeks, although it might take longer. You (or the hired person) can sponsor your family to live in the United States once you (or they) have received the RP.
Requirements for a Qatari Resident Permit
An employment contract from a Qatari company is the most important condition for obtaining a Residence Permit. You’ll also need your original passport (and copies), four passport-sized pictures, and whatever else your company requests (attested educational documents, marriage certificate, and so on). The wisest course of action is to follow your employer’s lead. The cost of a Residence Permit is QR 1,000 per year.
Source: expatica.com
