Visa requirement

vnraghav
By vnraghav

Hi,

    I am in Qatar from past two weeks joined a company on a project andnow I get to know that project would last only for 6 months, though company is ready to give NOC to any other company which I would like to join.Can any one please do let me know if it is legally allowed to join a  new company after 6 months if not what are the other options.

 

Thanks and regards,
vnraghav

By biju.john• 19 Oct 2013 12:07
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biju.john

Hi.. Your visa /RP will required minimum one year for transfer. You can join in another company and work with same Visa/RP for another 6 months with NOC / approval from labour dept. new Company PRO can do this formalities for you.

By gene_lv• 19 Oct 2013 12:07
Rating: 5/5
gene_lv

To transfer to another company while in Qatar is impossible but you can get out of Qatar with NOC and return under your new employer's visa.

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By LoveCanada• 19 Oct 2013 11:44
Rating: 5/5
LoveCanada

No it is not legal, you need to wait one year before you change sponsorship. However, you can join another company on loan till you finish your first year.

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