Can I work while on a tourist visa?

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By AuB •

Is it common practice to work in Qatar while on a tourist visa?

I am an engineer and have been told by my employer that accreditation of my degree takes so long that in the meantime I will come into and work in Qatar on a tourist visa. Then eventually when all the paper work has been done (which I'm told can take months) I will switch to a work visa. Is this legal? Has anyone else had this experience? I'm told everyone does it, but it seems a little dodgy to me.

Could I get into trouble for doing this?

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By qatarisun• 14 Apr 2012 22:28

I think your employer said "Busines visa", not a tourist visa. Why on the earth the company would bring you on the tourist visa to work?

By Mandilulur• 14 Apr 2012 19:30

Rating: 4/5

You will be OK as long as your RP is in process. Your employer must start your medical/fingerprinting process within 7 days of your arrival.

By drsam• 14 Apr 2012 17:24

Rating: 4/5

u can't work while on visit visa, and u can get in trouble if ur busted, but yes it's a common practice.

better to get issued a work visa, and work untill ur papers are done.

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