We relocated the family to Doha on recommendation by the company. Turned out to be impossible to work there, my husband was fired and they refused to issue an NOC. We've tried everything, even contacting the Ministry, but there is no guarantee you will get an NOC. It's strange system, and it must change. We had to return to our home country dragging two angry teenagers who had just settled in, made friends, and adapted to Qatar living. You can imagine the expenses for the company, but they preferred that rather than issuing an NOC. We have been warning people on this forum - think twice before you work in Qatar! The NOC is not described in the Labour Law, and consequently it is entirely dependant on the goodwill of your employer.
We relocated the family to Doha on recommendation by the company. Turned out to be impossible to work there, my husband was fired and they refused to issue an NOC. We've tried everything, even contacting the Ministry, but there is no guarantee you will get an NOC. It's strange system, and it must change. We had to return to our home country dragging two angry teenagers who had just settled in, made friends, and adapted to Qatar living. You can imagine the expenses for the company, but they preferred that rather than issuing an NOC. We have been warning people on this forum - think twice before you work in Qatar! The NOC is not described in the Labour Law, and consequently it is entirely dependant on the goodwill of your employer.