Recruiting for Qatar
Manpower recruitment for Qatar from India
Qatar didn't stop hiring when the World Cup build ended. These days the demand is more about running things: hotels, facilities, transport and maintenance. Skilled trades and technicians are what Qatari employers ask us for most.
- MEA licensed agency
- All skill levels
- ₹0 charged to workers
How we work
How does KDA Hiring recruit for Qatar?
We recruit Indian workers for employers in Qatar, mostly skilled trades, technicians, hospitality staff and drivers. Some construction orders still come through too.
KDA Hiring is an MEA licensed agency in Lucknow. Qatar-bound workers do their biometrics, medical and contract signing at a Qatar Visa Centre in India, and there's one in Lucknow. We handle the rest of the Indian paperwork. Employers pay our fee. Workers pay nothing.
Zero fee for workers. Qatari employers pay our recruitment fee. Candidates never pay us anything.
The market
Hiring Indian workers for Qatar
Qatar's labour rules changed a lot over the last few years. There's now a minimum wage for all workers, and people can change jobs more easily than before. For employers, that means the offer has to be fair and clear from the start, or good workers simply move on.
The visa process runs through Qatar Visa Centres in India. Workers go there for biometrics, the medical and to sign their contract. Having a centre in Lucknow saves our candidates a long trip to another city, and it saves you a few days too.
We like Qatar orders. The process is organised, and when the paperwork's right, things move.
Jobs in demand
Jobs in demand in Qatar
These are the sectors our Qatari orders come from most, and the roles that keep coming up.
Facility management
- MEP technicians
- AC technicians
- Cleaners
- Security
Hospitality
- Hotel stewards
- Cooks
- Waiters
- Room attendants
Transport
- Bus drivers
- Heavy drivers
- Mechanics
Visa and paperwork
Visa and paperwork for Qatar, step by step
Here's how a typical Qatari order moves, from your side to ours.
Work visa in Qatar
You apply for the work visa in Qatar and send us the details with your demand letter.
Testing and selection
We test candidates and set up interviews. You pick the final list.
Qatar Visa Centre
Workers go to the QVC for biometrics and the medical, and sign their contract there.
eMigrate clearance
We file emigration clearance for ECR passport holders and buy PBBY insurance.
Departure
Workers travel with their documents. The residence permit is completed in Qatar.
See our full recruitment process for every stage in detail.
Local rules
What employers in Qatar should know
A few local rules and habits that affect hiring.
Minimum wage
Qatar has a minimum wage covering basic pay, plus food and housing allowances where those aren't provided. Make sure your offer meets it.
Workers can change jobs
Since the reforms, workers have more freedom to move. Fair pay and decent housing keep good people.
QVC slots
Visa centre appointments can fill up in busy months. We book as soon as visas are issued.
Healthcare licensing
Clinical staff are licensed through the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions.
Rules change, so we check the current position on every order.
Where we place
Cities we place workers in
- Doha
- Lusail
- Al Wakrah
- Al Khor
- Al Rayyan
- Ras Laffan
- Mesaieed
- Dukhan
Other GCC countries
Compare all six on our GCC countries overview, or browse by unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled manpower.
FAQ
Questions about recruiting for Qatar
Hiring for Qatar?
Tell us the roles and numbers. We'll reply within a day with a plan for Qatar.
Where do workers go for Qatar visa processing?
To a Qatar Visa Centre in India. Biometrics, the medical and contract signing all happen there. Our candidates use the centre in Lucknow.
Is there a minimum wage in Qatar?
Yes. Qatar has a minimum wage that applies to all workers, with extra allowances for food and housing if those aren't provided by the employer.
How long does recruitment for Qatar take?
Around three to six weeks from the demand letter. QVC appointment availability is usually the main variable.
Can workers change employers in Qatar?
Under the newer rules, yes, with notice. That's why a clear, fair offer matters so much.
What jobs are in demand in Qatar?
Technicians, facility staff, hotel workers and drivers, plus skilled trades for plants and maintenance.