Resident permit

angel face
By angel face

is this the same as a residence visa? can all expats apply for a resident permit, if so, what does it take to get one? and what are the privileges extended to you?

By Libra11• 15 Jul 2011 13:26
Libra11

what is the picture size and the background for the residency card ? thank you.

By angel face• 21 Aug 2006 04:14
angel face

hey, thanks for all the info you've been giving me, you're such a big help.

By Angelo• 20 Aug 2006 19:41
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Angelo

Once you have a work visa or residence visa, you can enter Qatar as many times during the validity of the visa. You may leave the country only via an exit permit, you may not be out of the country for more than 6 months during the validity of your visa.

Travel within GCC (Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)

1) It depends on what is put in your passport, which will be work permit.

2) Bahrain, you will be allowed to travel.

3) Dubai - UAE, it depends on what is on your ID card, and being the first time, I would recommend a visa before travel. Through my experience UAE has no problem but here at Doha airport they usually have all sorts of restrictions.

4) Saudi, you will need a visa before travel.

Per my knowledge

Regards,

Angelo

By angel face• 20 Aug 2006 16:49
angel face

well, my contract says that I get a resident visa, and according to Sabrina I can travel and come back to Qatar without needing a new visa. I guess that means that I can pay a visit to my friends in bahrain and dubai by acquiring a visit visa to those places, and not worry about re-entry to Qatar? is that applicable to Saudi Arabia as well?

By Sabrina• 20 Aug 2006 16:40
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Sabrina

1. Liquor License

2. Some club memberships require it

3. Driver's license (permanent one)

4. To leave the country and come back without having to get a new visa

5. Qatar ID Card, which leads to a Qatar health card

By Angelo• 20 Aug 2006 16:27
Rating: 5/5
Angelo

Your sponsor will apply for the residence permit/visa, most probably as you will be working here it will be a work visa.

It allows you to open a bank account, get a credit card, buy a car.

Anyone add more????

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