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All residents are required to carry their Residence Permit ID Cards or proof of residence with them and produce whenever asked by concerned authorities. If they fail to produce and violate the law, person will be fined up to to QR10,000.
Residence Permit Card is as a proof identity of the expatriate resident and his valid residency in the country....
There has been some confusion regarding the grace period that expats wishing to exit the Qatar are entitled to. Due a series of confusion people were given to believe that expats have only 7 days to leave the country once their Residence Permit expires and if the continue to remain in the country beyond these 7 days then a...
Everything you need to know about Qatar’s Visa on Arrival scheme. Includes answers to frequently asked questions and regulations for 2018.
In August 2017, State of Qatar made a landmark announcement that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries (now 81 countries), with immediate effect.
As per the announcement, citizens of these 81 countries can get free Visa...
Residents can apply for a short-term family visit visa for their families to enter Qatar. The visa is valid for one month. However, relatives who wish to stay beyond one month may undergo a physical examination within the first 72 hours of arrival to apply for an extension.
The visa can be extended for another five months for first and...
Salaries in Qatar are more or less similar to that in western nations. But, given the lack of personal taxation, net income is usually higher, and this is one of the major attractions of working in Qatar.
During the past, remuneration packages were divided into various elements like basic salary, car allowance, housing allowance, medical cover, children education and air...
It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay.
On arrival – 1 week rule
Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences from some countries. Visit the Traffic...
Qatar is the first Gulf state to offer asylum, but rights body says the law falls short of 'international obligations'.
A prominent rights group has called Qatar's landmark law offering political asylum "a positive step".
In a report published on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said while the law, passed in September, serves as an "example for the region", it still imposes...
