The Indian embassy has issued an advisory highlighting the “important things to be noted before accepting employment in Qatar”.
The advisory was posted on the embassy’s Twitter page yesterday. First of all, one needs to verify the credentials of the company concerned on the Indian government’s e-Migrate portal and also through a known contact in Qatar or at the Indian embassy in Doha, the advisory states.
One must make sure that s/he fully understands the terms and conditions mentioned in the contract or offer letter, and should have the document translated if it is not in a language s/he understands. In particular, such a person should pay heed to the following aspects: date of commencement, a period of the contract and designation of the employee; accommodation and conveyance should be provided by the company, or allowances should be given for these purposes, in addition to the basic pay; and annual leave entitlements. Also, the air travel fare for joining duty in Qatar and the cost of the return air ticket after completion of the contract (period) should be borne by the employer, according to the advisory. Allowances, if any, should be separately indicated in the contract in addition to the basic pay.
The visa status can be verified online on the website of Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, at https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/services/inquiries/visaservices