Title

Qatar: Law No. 13 of 2018 Amending Some Provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 Regulating the Entry, Exit, and Residence of Expatriates

Date of adoption

Entry into force

Text versions

Arabic

Source:

–  Official Journal Issue No.16(23October, 2018), p. 3. Retrieved from: Al-Meezan Qatar Legal Portal, accessed: 19December 2018, retrieved from: http://www.almeezan.qa/LawPage.aspx?id=7756&language=ar

Abstract

An expatriate worker covered under Labour Law No 14 for 2004 has the right to temporarily exit the country, or for good, at any time throughout the duration of his/her employment contract without an exit permit.

An employer has the right to submit in advance to the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) a list of employees that he deems necessary to obtain his pre-approval before leaving the country due to the nature of their work. The percentage of such workers shall not exceed 5% of the total number of employees.

The Minister shall issue regulations and procedures for the exit of expatriate workers who are not covered by the aforementioned Labour Law.

An expatriate worker who is for any reason prevented from leaving the country may submit a complaint to the Expatriates’ Exit Permit Grievances Committee. The Committee shall issue a response within three working days.