Experienced Welder

As per the Ministry of Labour, there is no statutory minimum wage for welders, but contracts for migrant workers must provide at least QAR 1,000 basic wage monthly, with entry-level welders receiving QAR 2,200 basic plus QAR 400 food allowance and QAR 500 accommodation as standard in 2026. Overtime pay is QAR 25 per hour at 125% rate. Higher skills add QAR 1,000 housing bonus.

Foreign welders need a Temporary Work Permit (blue collar) sponsored by employer, followed by Residence Permit valid 1 year renewable up to 5 years, as per Ministry of Labour rules effective 2026. Requirements include job offer, passport valid 6+ months, and medical exam from GAMCA clinic costing QAR 230. Processing via MOL NAS system takes 5 working days.

A high school diploma or ITI certificate in welding plus minimum 2 years verifiable experience is mandatory for welder roles, as stated by Ministry of Labour in 2026 guidelines. Certifications like AWS D1.1 must be attested by Qatar embassy costing QAR 150. Applicants under 21 or over 60 years are ineligible.

Submit passport copy, attested degree/experience certificates, police clearance valid 6 months, and medical fitness report to employer for MOL submission. Work permit fee is QAR 200, renewable annually at QAR 100 as of 2026. Applications processed online via Unified National Platform in 3-5 days.