Service Description

The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau reviews and authenticates employment contracts to ensure they comply with Qatar’s Labor Law. Authentication is required for the following documents:

• Work contract
• Work service certificate
• Personal sponsorship
• Profession amendment

Authentication Process for Work Contract

Follow these steps to authenticate a new contract:

• Bring three copies of the contract, along with a copy of the Establishment ID, new employee’s visa and ID.
• Visit the Ministry of Labor’s Labor Department to complete the authentication process in person.

Authentication Process for Work Service Certificate

Follow these steps to authenticate a work service certificate:

• Bring three copies of the service certificate, along with a copy of the Establishment ID, employee’s ID and bank statement showing his/her salary amount.
• Visit the Labor Department to complete the authentication process in person.

Authentication Process for Personal Sponsorship

Follow these steps to authenticate a personal sponsorship contract:

• Bring three copies of the contract, along with a copy of the sponsored person’s work visa and a copy of the sponsor’s ID.
• Visit the Labor Department to complete the authentication process in person.

Authentication Process for Profession Amendment

Follow these steps to authenticate a profession amendment:

• Bring three copies of the new contract, along with a copy of the Establishment ID and employee’s ID.
• Visit the Labor Department to complete the authentication process in person.

Additional Information

• A service fee of QR60 applies for each contract and QR40 for each service certificate.
• For information about Qatar Labor Law, click here.