Effective immediately, nationals of Bangladesh, India, Nepal,
Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka are subject to new
Multiple Entry Work Visa (MEWV) application and validity period
rules.
The validity period of MEWVs for the above nationals may now be
up to 12 months (to match the maximum allowable employment contract
duration), depending on the initial labor quota residence duration.
Previously, the validity period was only up to 180 days (an initial
90-day period with an option to extend for a further 90 days).
Additionally, the above nationals must now complete medical and
biometric procedures in their home country at their local Qatar
Visa Centre; whereas previously such applicants were not required
to submit any medical or biometric data. Furthermore, the above
nationals' sponsoring company (except those in the Qatar
Financial Centre Freezone, who are exempt from this new rule) must
now provide an employment contract (which includes salary details)
to
