About Qatar
Whether your company is sending employees to Qatar or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Established in 2013 in Qatar, our Team of experienced immigration professionals partners with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Qatar’s immigration system provides limited options for employers of foreign nationals, and immigration regulations allow a high level of discretion at each process step. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility, and benefits for accompanying family members vary by visa classification.
- Foreign nationals who require a pre-approved visa to enter Qatar may apply for an entry visa online via the Hayya platform. Visas issued via the Hayya platform allow multiple entries and a stay of 1 to 2 months, depending on the applicant's nationality. Hayya platform applicants may request an Entry Visa with the purpose of visit as “Business Meeting or Convention Participation,” which allows visa holders to conduct light business activities, such as meetings. Attending business meetings is also available to foreign nationals eligible for visas on arrival. Visas-on-arrival and Hayya visas do not permit hands-on work activities.
- Foreign nationals seeking long-term employment in Qatar must secure a Work Visa and Residence Permit or, for shorter-term work, a Multiple Entry Work Visa through the sponsorship of a Qatari host entity. A labor quota Block Visa must be obtained if the sponsoring entity is established in the Qatar mainland. The Block Visa specifies the number of visas to be awarded to individuals of a specified nationality and gender for a defined job title. Once a Block Visa that matches a candidate’s profile — based on job title, nationality, and gender — is available, a Work Visa valid for up to 90 days for entry into Qatar is issued. Additionally, if operating in one of Qatar’s free trade zones or free trade zone-like areas, requirements vary.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Our core services:
Transactional support with Qatar visa applications:
- Outsourcing of PRO function to Fragomen based on Qatar Ministry of Interior License
- Labour quotas
- New work and family visa applications
- Sponsorship transfers
- Short Term Work Visas
Corporate Services:
- Company Secretary Support
- Obtaining and renewing Commercial Registration
- Obtaining and renewing Trade License
- Obtaining and renewing Computer Card
- Obtaining and renewing Civil Defence Certificate
Advisory support:
- Immigration audits
- Compliance assessments
- Reviewing and enhancing existing corporate immigration programs
- Training & organizational development (immigration function)
- Government advisory
Destination Services:
- Airport meet and great
- Obtaining Qatar driver’s license
In addition to the above. Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Fragomen in Qatar is Fragomen Services LLC, an immigration consultancy. Fragomen Services LLC, a limited liability company, with commercial registration number 60745 and whose headquarters in Qatar is located at Office 01-39th Floor, Burj Al Mana, West Bay, Doha, Fragomen Services LLC is not a law firm in Qatar and offers exclusively immigration consultancy services.
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Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Connecting Employers with Skilled Displaced Individuals
Assistance with integrating displaced individuals into your talent pipeline.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
