Qatar: Reduced Grace Period Following Residence Permit Cancellation or Expiry

The grace period following the expiry or cancellation of a residence permit has been reduced to 14 days, down from 30 days. Overstaying beyond the 14-day period will result in a fine of QAR 10 per day. Employers should ensure residence permit cancellations are closely tracked and advise employees promptly to enable timely departure or visa regularization within the new timeframe. It is currently unclear whether this is a temporary or permanent policy change. We are monitoring developments. 

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