blood test

Martyn St Helens
By Martyn St Helens

Hello all

Was led to beleive I need blood test in Qatar upon arrival, but now employee says this is only for work permits and not visas. Is this true? What are the differences between a work permit and a visa please

By Martyn St Helens• 10 Aug 2009 12:15
Martyn St Helens

well Im working there for upto a year. Everything has been arranged by employee but he said in his e-mail visa is sorted but nothing about a work permit - weird

By anonymous• 9 Aug 2009 19:07
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

if u're coming in on just a tourist visa or visit visa ( i'm not sure whether it applies to a business visa as well) then you won't need to do a blood test. It's only if you are applying for a residence permit

By Mandilulur• 9 Aug 2009 18:30
Rating: 4/5
Mandilulur

You will need a blood test for HIV, Hep A and B for your residency permit. This will allow you to live and work in Qatar.

Mandi

By Sontana• 9 Aug 2009 18:20
Sontana

I thought the blood test was needed to become resident? So to stay in the country you'd need one but not if just visiting.

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