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Moving to Qatar
A fast-growing hub of luxury and commerce.
Visa Types
Qatar offers several work visa categories primarily tied to employer sponsorship, with recent reforms improving worker mobility.
- Employer-Sponsored Work Visa: Most common for long-term employment. Valid 1-3 years, linked to Residence Permit. Employer acts as sponsor and handles visa application.
- Business Visa: For short-term business trips (meetings, conferences). Valid 2 weeks to 1 month, extendable up to 6 months for specialized professions.
- GCC Resident Visa: One-month work visa for residents of GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain) in approved professions.
- 5-Year Residence Permit (Mustaqel): Renewable permit for talented individuals (endorsed in 13 fields including arts, sports, education, research) or entrepreneurs (QAR 250,000+ investment).
- Special Work Permit: For specialized professions, limited period (1 month, extendable to 6 months). Allows temporary secondment without changing employers.
