New Temporary Work Visa Introduced
August 18, 2021
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of
Administrative Development, Social and Labor Affairs (MADLSA) have
announced some forthcoming new work and residence permit rules.
The proposed measures include a new temporary work visa and
permission for sons of foreign residents to work without changing
their family sponsorship.
Temporary Work Visa
- This new visa would be available for urgent, seasonal andshort-term work for a specific period up to six months.
- A temporary work visa valid for one month will cost QAR 300;for two months – QAR 500; and for three to six months –
QAR 200 per month.
- Further details are not yet available.
Sons of Foreign Residents
- The proposals include permission for the dependent malechildren of foreign residents to work without changing their family
sponsorship but after obtaining the necessary work
authorization.
- Currently, male dependents who wish to work must apply for workauthorization through a sponsoring employer, and relinquish their
dependent status.
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