Xena, yes, you can get into the country with the visitor's visa only and then you can wait for your working visa in the country. But usually the Company applies for the working visa/permit while you are out of the country (to make sure that you DO get a permit to work in Qatar), then the Company sends you a ticket. Once you are in the country they apply for your Permanent Residence, that's where you do your medical test and fingerprints. For example, for me as a canadian, I don't need a visa to entry the country (I can obtain a visitor visa upon my arrival in the airport), but I still do need a working permit to work in qatar. (And by the way I just GOT it!!) When I come to qatar next week, the company will apply for my residency..
good luck!!
Xena, yes, you can get into the country with the visitor's visa only and then you can wait for your working visa in the country. But usually the Company applies for the working visa/permit while you are out of the country (to make sure that you DO get a permit to work in Qatar), then the Company sends you a ticket. Once you are in the country they apply for your Permanent Residence, that's where you do your medical test and fingerprints. For example, for me as a canadian, I don't need a visa to entry the country (I can obtain a visitor visa upon my arrival in the airport), but I still do need a working permit to work in qatar. (And by the way I just GOT it!!) When I come to qatar next week, the company will apply for my residency..
good luck!!