Qatar Iqama - Obtaining and open iqama

bholabhala
By bholabhala

howdy

I am from Texas and looking to move to Qatar. The jobs i am applying for are wanting me to obtain an Iqama before i can apply. My question to you is, how do i obtain this iqama? Is it something that can be provided by the employer only? Or is it something that i can obtain, directly from government.

By acchabaccha• 2 Nov 2015 15:51
acchabaccha

As your pen name states very clearly, they have come across a person who is very "bholabhala" -- (which means simpleton!)

By britexpat• 2 Nov 2015 06:26
Rating: 5/5
britexpat

Free visas are illegal. DON'T buy one.

If you are successful in an interview then the employer is obliged to provide the visa and the Work Permit

By Mary Catherine• 2 Nov 2015 05:46
Rating: 5/5
Mary Catherine

You have to be sponsored by your father (if male under 18 or a student or female) or your employer. People will offer to "sell" you iqama which is illegal and will no doubt cost you a lot of money and probably still won't get you the document.

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