Hire Indian Workers in Qatar: Employer Hub

    Qatar demand for Indian workers is concentrated in facility management, MEP, hospitality, security and the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial cities.

    MEA licence B-3252/DEL/PER/1000+/5/11251/202515+ years in Gulf recruitmentLast reviewed

    Qatar at a glance

    RegulatorMinistry of Labour (MoL)
    Work-permit routeMoL Work Permit & QVC Processing
    Employer prerequisiteValid establishment record with the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Interior.
    Labour lawQatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004
    OvertimeWage plus at least 25% (50% between 9 pm and 6 am) under Labour Law No. 14 of 2004.
    Nationalisation programmeQatarisation
    Typical mobilisation2-4 weeks for ready candidates

    Employer guides for Qatar

    How to hire Indian workers: QatarStep-by-step employer process, timeline and prerequisites.Cost to hire Indian workers: QatarSalary and package benchmarks plus the full employer cost checklist.Manpower supply company guide: QatarDirect recruitment vs local labour supply, and how to vet an Indian agency.Demand letter and documents: QatarDocuments, attestation and approvals needed before mobilisation.Labour law and compliance: QatarHours, overtime, wage protection and nationalisation rules for employers.

    Median basic salary in overseas recruitment offers

    Monthly, QAR. See the Qatar salary guide for percentiles and benefits.

    TradeMedian basic / month
    ElectricianQAR 2,100
    WelderQAR 2,250
    PlumberQAR 1,850
    HVAC TechnicianQAR 2,100
    CleanerQAR 1,100
    Heavy DriverQAR 2,750
    CarpenterQAR 1,900
    BaristaQAR 2,150

    Hire by trade and city in Qatar

    All trades in QatarRas LaffanDoha & MesaieedFacility Management & Maintenance CrewMEP & Building Services TechniciansCommercial Security Guards & SurveillanceHospitality, Retail & Indoor StaffCentral HVAC Chiller & BMS TechniciansMV/HV Substation Cable Jointers & ElectriciansHeavy Drivers & Equipment Operators