If you are working in Qatar for quite some time now, the thought of inviting some family members to visit could have crossed your mind. The good news is, that you can apply for a family visit visa to bring your family for a vacation in Qatar. But the not-so-good news is that not all workers can qualify for the said visa.
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Don’t go planning your family’s itinerary just yet. First, you need to find out the rules in applying for a visit visa. Next, check whether your current profession qualifies you to apply. Keep on reading to find out more.
Which Profession Allows Family Visit Visa?
First off, a family visit visa allows the expatriate’s family members to visit them in Qatar for about one month. The visa also covers extended family members, when applicable. According to Hukoomi.gov.qa, the visa can be extended for up to six months for the expat’s immediate family members. Meanwhile, extended family members can extend their visas for up to three months. Also, any of the family member who wishes to extend their visa will undergo medical testing.
These are the eligible professions that can apply for the family visit visa, as listed on welcomeqatar.com. Browse through the list to see if your profession is listed here:
Specialists/ Researcher/Other Related Profession
- Medical analysis specialist
- Medical x-ray specialist
- Aquatic specialist
- Agricultural specialist (general)
- Speech specialist
- Gardening specialist
- Statistics specialist
- Zoology specialist
- Breeding specialist (for bees, birds, and other animals)
- Nutrition specialist
- Sociologist
- Psychiatrist
- Media specialist
- Lab specialist
- Sports medicine specialist
- Customs specialist
- Literator
- University professor
- Medical therapy specialist
- X-ray specialist
- Archeological researcher
- Media person
- Professor
- Manager or secretary of the library
- Geologist (general)
- Employees at the GCC country’s embassies (excluding support servicers)
- Quality enumerator
- Administrative researcher
- Trader
- Legal researcher
- Executive director or chairman
- Information system expert
- Economics or finance expert
- Sports referee
- Legal expert
- Head of prosecutions
- Weather expert
- Director or president of a club
- Members of diplomatic corps (diplomat)
- Chief justice
- University director or president
- Businessman/woman
- Religious person
- Earthquake expert
- Captain of ship/steamship/cruise/carrier
- Journalist
- Pharmacist
- Architectural draftsman
- Executive secretary
- Medical equipment technician
- Telecom technician
- Astronomer
- Jeweler
- Scientist
- Army officer
- University student
- College dean
- Physician (all specialization)
- Police officer
- Veterinary doctor
- Surgeon (all specialization)
- Artists (ex. Poets, singers, actors, musicians, composers, painters, dancers)
- Pilot
- ECG technician
- Professional security and safety technician
- Mining technician
- Geology technician
- Control equipment technician
- Dental technician (fixing)
- X-ray technician
- Optical technician
- Pharmaceutical technician
- Television transmission or radio technician
- Microscopic technician
- Horse breeding technician
- Ship maintenance technician
- Train maintenance technician
- Aviation technician
- Well drilling technician
- Chemist (all specialization)
- Accounts verifier/ accountant/ auditor
- Director
- Economic analyst
- Operation analyst
- Lecturer
- System analyst
- Custom clearer
- Advocate or lawyer
- Foodstuff technician
- Aircraft maintenance technician
- Lab technician
- Player of all sports sectors in a sports club
- Physicist
- Computer programmer
- Judge
- Author
- Translator
- Teacher/ instructor
- Archeological director
- Sports trainer
- Director or manager of any government companies or departments
Manager/ Supervisor/ Other Profession
- Broadcasting manager
- Aviation trainer
- Investment manager
- Commercial, industrial, or agricultural general professional trainer
- Production director
- Director of research and studies
- Bank manager
- Television manager
- Insurance manager
- Broadcasting manager
- Banking business manager
- Administrative manager
- Commercial manager
- Regional director
- Accounts manager
- Factory or company manager
- Marketing Manager
- Cinema director
- Executive director or manager
- Printing and publishing manager
- Cooperative society manager
- Maintenance manager
- Sales manager
- School manager
- Museum manager
- Library Manager
- Theater manager
- Land transportation manager
- Institute manager
- Library manager
- Marine transport manager
- Air transport manager
- Laboratory manager
- Radio or TV programs presenter
- Tourism agency manager
- Radio, newspaper, TV correspondent
- Quality controller
- Aircraft landing controller
- Aircraft takeoff controller
- Air controller
- Media controller
- Surveyor
- Marine traffic controller
- Road controller
- Assistant pharmacist
- Cruise ship guide
- Aviation guide
- All types of consultants
- Tourist guide
- Assistant engineer (all specializations)
- Banker
- All types of consultants
- Ship supervisor
- Air hostess
- General supervisor
- Decoration designer
- Program producer
- Cinema cameraman
- Land hostess
- TV cameraman
- Marine navigator
- Press photographer
- Engineer (all specializations)
- Sales representative
- Nurse (male and female)
- Administration coordinator
- Procurement representative
- Marketing representative
- TV or cinema producer
- Archeological prospector
- Career Counsellor
- Assistant general manager
- Prosecutor
- Commercial broker
- Travel or tourism agent
- Ministry undersecretary
- All types of chairmen
- All types of managers
- Assistant pilot
- Partner
- Electricity manager
- Bank official
- Flight technician
- Marketing executive
- Investor
- Special needs teacher
- Sales executive
- General specialist
Requirements for Family Visit Visa Application
When you qualify for the family visit visa, based on your occupation, the next step is to prepare the requirements. These are as follows:
- Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID
- Visa application form
- Photocopy of employment contractor
- Copy of the family member’s passport
- No objection certificate (NOC) from the applicant’s employer
- Proof of relationship with the family member (needs verification from the foreign ministry of Qatar and Qatar embassy)
Salary Rate
Aside from knowing your eligibility and the documentary requirements, your current salary also matters. After all, your income will also determine whether you can apply for the family visit visa.
Your monthly salary should be QR 5,000 or more. If the salary falls below this amount, you cannot apply for the said visa.
Visa Application
If you qualify, based on your profession and salary, you can begin the process of your application. You may apply offline, by downloading the application form at the MOI Service Center. Your other option is to apply online.
You will hear about the result of your visa application in a few days. And once your application is approved, you can pay for the visa at the MOI center or through Metrash.
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