<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Qatar welcomes Expats from worldwide to come to the country and work. It operates the work permit system by certain government rules. Expats are working in different industries in Qatar. The companies issue work permits to their employees. In the first step, they arrange a temporary visa to allow the Expats to enter the country. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Then you get your work residence permit in the coming four weeks. The company arranges these permits for its employees. It means that you get your work permit from your employer in Qatar.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Work Permit in Qatar</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">You&#39;re looking to find employment in Qatar after securing a position there. You first need to get a work residence permit. The request will be handled on your behalf by your Qatari company. Besides that, your company must arrange a travel visa for you to gain entry into Qatar. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">However, it may take up to four weeks. You can begin your stay in Qatar with the Work Residence Permit. At this stage, you might also locate a house. The Ministry of Interior in Qatar concerns work residency permits, which your company must renew yearly.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">How to Get a Renewal of Your Work Permit in Qatar?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">When you start your job, you sign an employment contract. The work permit&#39;s validity depends on this employment contract&#39;s validity. When the employment contract ends, you need to apply for a renewal of your work permit. If you continue your job at the same company or place, the employer arranges your renewal work permit. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">In other cases, you will get a NOC from the previous company if you want to switch to another company or an organization. And the next company will issue you the next work permit.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">Who Issues Work Permits and Renewals in Qatar?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The workers get their renewal work permits through their employers. These employers have specific licenses and cards to get work visas and work permits for their employees from authorized government departments. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The Ministry of Interior issues all kinds of work residency permits in Qatar. However, the employer must renew the worker&#39;s work permit each year by submitting the required fees and documents.</span></span></p>

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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Requirements to Get Work Visas in Qatar</span></span></h2>

<ol>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The employment contract.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">An application form that the Ministry of Labor issues.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A medical certificate proving that the employee is in good health</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A copy of the employee&#39;s passport</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Two passport photographs &amp; Biometrics, including fingerprints</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Any relevant educational certificates</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The immigration card of the Employer</span></span></li>
</ol>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">Can I Renew My Work Permit in Qatar?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">When you move to Qatar on employment status or a work visa, your company issues you a work permit. The company gets this work permit from the government for you. Your valid employment visa, passport copy, photos, medical certificate, and fee are submitted to get a work permit. However, this employment contract is valid from one year to three years. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The company applies to get a renewal work permit three months before the previous work permit expires. The company gets a renewal work permit for its employees from the official authorities of the Qatar government. You can also get an employment visa for 1 to 5 years.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">The Employer Gets Your Work Permit Renewed</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Your company renews your work permit for you when it needs to be renewed. Your work permit contract is between one and three years through the resident services portal. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The companies or the employers who apply to renew their employees&#39; work permits online use the Qatari smart ID card. The employers apply to renew a work permit three months before the previous or current work permit expires.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">The Government Charges Some Fees for This Renewal</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Fee for the renewal of work permits that companies sponsor.</span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">For family sponsorship, the renewal fee is 500 QR.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">For employment, the entry visa fee is 200 QR</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">300 QR fees for individual employees</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">Instructions to Apply For a Renewal Work Permit</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Individuals and companies can submit their requests to the labor recruitment department at the Ministry of Labor to get a renewal of the work permits. If they want a work permit for women, they can apply, but only in cases where they work in private and joint stock companies.</span></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">The instructions</span></span></h3>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">You can download the form from the official website.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Fill out the downloaded form and submit this form to the family affairs department along with the required fees and documents.</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Which Documents Are Required To Be Attached To This Form?</span></span></h3>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The company registration card photocopy</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Passport copy with a valid residence</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The copy of the ID card of your sponsor,</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The copy of the academic certificates, and any license for specific professionals. These documents must be certified and translated.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The copy of the previous work permit</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The copy of the employment contract</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Photographs</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">An approval letter from the Ministry of Education and higher education</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">An approval letter from the family affair department, if required</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">An approval letter from this social development center, if required</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">Contact Information</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">For further information and queries related to the renewal work permit, you can call at&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">16008</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Or you can send an email to</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Email: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:info@adlsa.gov.qa"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#1155cc">info@adlsa.gov.qa</span></span></a></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://hukoomi.gov.qa/en/service/request-renewal-of-work-permit-for-those-sponsored-by-their-relatives" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Renewal Website:&nbsp;</span></span></span></a></p>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Types of Renewal Work Permit</span></span></h3>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The family residence visa</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Qatar business visa</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Work visa for Qatar</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">GCC resident visa</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Resources to Get Relevant Information</span></span></h3>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Ministry of Interior</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Ministry of Labor</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Renewing a work permit in Qatar</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar work permit rules</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">FAQ</span></span></h2>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">How Can I Extend and Renew My Visit Visa in Qatar?</span></span></h3>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Qatar family visit visa Renewal and extension 2022</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Someone may extend his one-month Qatar family visit visa in one of two ways:</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Bring your passport and flight ticket to the MoI Service Center or the Ministry of Immigration office. Expect to be paid QAR 200, as the visa renewal fee is QAR 200/- for every additional month.</span></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Where to Apply For a Work Permit Renewal?</span></span></h3>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Through the government&#39;s Residence Services portal, your company can extend your work permit for a further period. Companies who have been authorized can apply for renewal online because they have Qatari Smart ID cards. A work permit can be renewed three months prior to the expiration of the current one expiring.</span></span></p>

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