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Important Pre-Departure Information for Qatar

This guide provides essential information to help you prepare for your journey to Qatar.

Visa and Passport Requirements

  • Passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Qatar.
    Visa: Confirm that you have the correct visa for your employment. Your employer should assist with this process. Keep a copy of your visa and passport in a separate location from the originals.
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Documents and Paperwork

Prepare these documents before departing for Qatar:

Required Documents

  • Valid passport (minimum 2 years validity)
  • Qatar visa
  • Employment contract
  • Medical certificate

Checklist

Pre-Departure Document Checklist

  • Passport: Ensure it has at least six months validity and at least one blank visa page

  • Passport-sized Photographs: Recent photos for various applications

  • Qatar Work Visa: Valid visa for employment in Qatar

  • QID (Qatar ID): (If applicable) Required for various services in Qatar; proof of residency

  • Appointment Letter: Official offer of employment from Qatari employer

  • Employment Contract: Written in Arabic with English translation, attested by Qatar's Ministry of Labor

  • Medical Fitness Certificate: Issued by authorized medical centers

  • Police Clearance Certificate: Proof of no criminal record

  • Educational Certificates: High School, Bachelor/Diploma, Masters certificates and mark-sheets

  • Pre-departure Orientation Certificate: Proof of completion of mandatory training

  • Health Insurance Policy: Proof of mandatory health insurance


Travel Preparation

Flight Information

  • Keep flight ticket and boarding pass secure
  • Check airport arrival time
  • Understand baggage packing rules

What to Pack

  • Photocopies of all important documents
  • Essential clothing and personal items
  • Emergency contact numbers

Essential Information

About Qatar

  • Weather and climate
  • Local laws and regulations
  • Culture and customs

Contact Information

  • Nepal Embassy in Qatar: +974-XXXX-XXXX
  • Emergency hotline: 999
  • Employer contact details