are there different kind of visas for work?

beast2009
By beast2009

Hi all....i'm new to qatar.....my company issued me a work visa on which the profession is mentioned as Operational manager.....after medical & fingerprinting i got my RP card.....my company says its a manager level visa which is apart from other visa types as in a good visa type...how is a manger level visa different from an engineer visa or a professional visa...just curious...thanx in advance

By beast2009• 3 Sep 2009 07:40
beast2009

thank you guyz for ya quick response........atleast now i know the actual benefits of that kind of visa and i can also educate others about it.

By raguzman76• 2 Sep 2009 21:40
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raguzman76

you are lucky for having that kind of visa designation, a lot of diiferrent between the ordinary or non professional visa designation, its easy for you to deal with the bank regarding from loan, for travel around the gulf also u dont need to get visa before you travel its easy for you also to bring your family here.

By thebestlotus• 2 Sep 2009 21:35
thebestlotus

Galloper...well said !

By galloper48• 2 Sep 2009 20:33
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galloper48

Beast, greetings.

To my understanding working visa is just plain working visa. What changes from person to person is the denomination or profession depicted in the RP.

There is some sort of agreement betwen GCC countries in which some persons holding RP with certain profession will get VISA ON ARRIVAL, others have to apply for visa beforehand to the trip and others simply don't get any visa at all.

So for example the working visa I have is the same working visa as that of the lady attending in the clothing store, or the cashier in the bank or even in the coffee shops.

Diference is in the profession denomination which could lead to some "status quo" of the person. But that's about it.

Hope it is helpful!!

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