Jobs in the Qatar

In almost every case yes. Your employer sponsors the residence visa, and the work permit is issued against a signed offer. The main exception is the Green Visa, which you apply for on your own qualifications rather than through a company.

Yes, and most people do. Employers here hire internationally as a matter of routine. Expect a video interview first, and be ready to explain your notice period and how quickly you could relocate.

Thirty days is the usual figure written into a limited or unlimited contract, though senior roles often carry sixty or ninety. Your contract governs, not custom, so check the clause before you commit to a start date.

For the job itself, often yes. For the work permit, no. Attestation through your home country's foreign ministry and Qatar embassy takes weeks, so start it before you have an offer rather than after.

Companies above a certain headcount must meet annual Qatari hiring targets, which mostly shapes competition for entry and mid-level office roles. It does not stop expatriate hiring, and specialist and senior positions remain widely open.

Doha carries almost all of it, with Lusail and Al Wakrah adding the rest, with Lusail second and Al Wakrah third. The exact counts are shown at the foot of this page and are read live from our database each time the page loads.