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Business Leave Notification
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : E-Service
- Service Mode : Hybrid (Online and Offline)
- Service Provider : Ministry of Interior
- Service Classification : G2B
- Topic : Business and Finance
Intended Audience
Resident: Employee
Description
All expatriates except wives and children under the sponsorship of their family members are required to obtain a business leave notification when leaving Qatar.
The employer is responsible for arranging the business leave notification. Authorized users may complete the procedure online, through the MOI self-service machine, or in person through General Directorate for Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs.
Online Instructions
- Fill out the required information in the application form.
- Click on "Continue" and complete the required steps.
Additional Information
- Employees can visit Passport and Expatriate Affairs Dept. to apply in case of employer’s rejection or abstention.
- Minimum number of days for the business leave notification is one day while the maximum number is 365 days.
- Please check with the Ministry of Administrative Development and Labor and Social Affairs to authenticate the employment contract.
- You can issue the business leave notification through Metrash2.
- The business leave notification is required if the applicant is male and above 18 years, and will stay more than 30 days.
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
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