Mmm... I just opened an account with HSBC, and I was asked if I plan to finance a car during my tenure in Qatar.
HOWEVER, you cannot open a bank account unless you have a residence permit. The reason I have mine opened after 1 week is because my 'company' (Cornell) has a corporate agreement with QNB and HSBC where new employees can open accounts before getting their RP, with the proper sponsorship (which is required anyway to open an account here no matter where you go).
Until you get your RP, plan on having an ATM card to access a bank account until you get paid for the first time.
Mmm... I just opened an account with HSBC, and I was asked if I plan to finance a car during my tenure in Qatar.
HOWEVER, you cannot open a bank account unless you have a residence permit. The reason I have mine opened after 1 week is because my 'company' (Cornell) has a corporate agreement with QNB and HSBC where new employees can open accounts before getting their RP, with the proper sponsorship (which is required anyway to open an account here no matter where you go).
Until you get your RP, plan on having an ATM card to access a bank account until you get paid for the first time.