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Apply to Replace Employer (Before Getting Residency Permit)
- Fees- QR300 applies.
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : E-Service
- Service Mode : Hybrid (Online and Offline)
- Service Provider : Ministry of Interior
- Service Classification : G2B
- Topic : Employment and Workplace
Intended Audience
Resident:Employee
Description
You can submit a request to replace an employer with another employer before getting the residency permit to Expatriate Affairs & Unified Services Centers at the Ministry of Interior after fulfilling the required conditions.
Online Instructions
- Log in with your smartcard to the e-services portal of MOI.
- Select “Residency Services”, then “Consume RP Change Sponsorship Approvals”.
- Fill out the required information and attach any necessary documents.
- Click on "Confirm” and pay appropriate fees.
Offline Instructions
- Download and fill out the application form.
- Submit the form alongside with the No Objection Certificate to Expatriate Affairs & Unified Services Dept.
Service Center
Expatriate Affairs & Unified Services Dept.
Additional Information
- The expatriate should exceed the legal term (three months) since his entry to the country.
- The new employer should also get approval from concerned body to recruit staff with the same nationality and profession.
Fees
A fee of QR300 applies.
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