Work and Immigrate to Qatar as a Nurse, Nursing Jobs

Step 1. Qualifications and Experience Recognition

Ensure you have the necessary “Qatar nurse requirements” to work as a nurse:

Education Requirements:

• An accredited nursing degree or comparable qualification.
• A valid nursing license from your country
• Proficiency in English and Arabic. Look at the section below.
• Submit additional certifications or training in specialized nursing fields to enhance your credentials.
• Certifications and diplomas like BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Your valid passport (at least six months of validity)
• A CV or resume
• Transcripts, professional credentials, language proficiency test results, and references from previous employers.
• Working experience. Generally, employers prefer nurses with relevant experience, particularly in clinical settings.

Process for Qualification and Experience Verification

Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) oversees verifying nurses’ qualifications and experience. Let’s take a look at it:

1. Provide proof of your nursing degree, license, and work experience.
2. The QCHP may require nurses to pass a licensing examination as part of the credential verification process.
3. Submit all the required documents to the QCHP, such as educational certificates, license details, and proof of work experience.
4. Qatar’s QCHP evaluates these documents to determine nursing eligibility.
5. QCHP approves the nurse after successful verification and evaluation.

Language Proficiency For Nurses in Qatar

• The required level ranges from intermediate to advanced levels. Tests like IELTS or TOEFL are commonly used for English proficiency demonstration.
• Learning Arabic is not mandatory, but it can be beneficial. There is no standardized test or passing score universally required for Arabic proficiency.

Age Limit for Nurses in Qatar

There is no strict age limit for nurses working in Qatar. However, the preferred age is between 25 and 50 years.

Step 2. Job Search and Application

Get a job offer from a Qatari healthcare institution. How to apply for a nursing job in Qatar? Nursing jobs in Qatar can be found online, through recruitment agencies, or by contacting hospitals directly.

Job Searching Websites

• Bayt
• GulfTalent
• Naukrigulf
• Indeed Qatar
• Qatar Living Jobs
• Monster Gulf
• LinkedIn

Qatar Nursing Recruitment Agencies

• Prometric
• Dynamic Health Staff
• Helen Ziegler and Associates
• Alert HR Solutions
• Ben Khan & Associates
• Jerry Varghese Professional Recruitment
• Medacs Healthcare
• Famous Hospitals and Clinics in Qatar
• Hamad Medical Corporation
• Sidra Medicine
• Al-Ahli Hospital
• Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
• Doha Clinic Hospital
• The American Hospital Qatar
• Al Emadi Hospital

Step 3. Licensing and Registration

Once you have a job offer, you must obtain a license to practice nursing in Qatar. You can read about it completely in the sections below.

Step 4. Work Visa and Residence Permit

To immigrate to Qatar as a nurse, You need to get a Qatar work visa and residence permit once you have a job offer and nursing license. Here’s how it works:

Work Visa Process

1. You’ll usually get your work visa sponsored by your employer. It’s a requirement for visa applications.
2. The Qatari authorities usually handle submitting necessary documents on your behalf through your employer. Qatari authorities usually request your passport, job offer letter, nursing license, health and background checks.
3. Pay the fees. Visa application fees range from QAR 200 to QAR 500 (about USD 55 to USD 137). Depending on the situation, this can vary.
4. You’ll get your work visa once it’s approved. Work visas take 4 to 6 weeks to process but can take longer.

Residence Permit Process

1. You need a residence permit after you get your work visa.
2. For biometric data, you’ll get a medical checkup and fingerprinted.
3. You’ll need to submit your passport, visa, medical check results, employment contract, and photos for the residence permit.
4. Pay the fees. There is also a fee for the residence permit, which can be between QAR 500 and QAR 1000 (roughly USD 137 to USD 277).
5. It takes 2 to 4 weeks to get a residence permit.
6. You can renew your residence permit with your employer’s sponsorship for 1 to 3 years.

Step 5. Health and Background Checks

To prove that you have no criminal record, you may need to undergo a medical examination and provide a police clearance certificate.

Medical Examination

Physical checkups, blood tests, and chest X-rays are typically among the required examinations. They also include:

• HIV/AIDS test
• Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Hepatitis B and C tests

Police Clearance Certificate (Background Check)

The certificate shows your criminal record in your home country (or lack thereof). In most countries, you must get it from the police or government authority. You’ll have to submit your ID and fingerprints and maybe pay an application fee. Your certificate should say that you don’t have any criminal history or detail any records you have.

Step 6. Relocation and Settling In

• Housing in Qatar. Finding a place to live is the first step in relocating. Here are some popular Qatar housing search sites:
  • Property Finder Qatar
  • Qatar Living Properties
  • JustProperty Qatar
  • Mubawab Qatar
  • OLX Qatar
• Banking in Qatar. In Qatar, you’ll need a bank account to manage your finances. Here are some of the best-known banks:
  • Qatar National Bank (QNB)
  • Commercial Bank of Qatar
  • Doha Bank
  • HSBC Qatar
  • Al Rayan Bank
• Transportation. Make sure you know how to get around. You can use public transport, lease a car, or buy one.
• Telecommunications. Get a mobile phone service in your area. Popular providers are Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar.
• Healthcare Registration. Learn about the medical facilities available and register with the national healthcare system.
• Cultural Orientation. Integrate smoothly into Qatari society by understanding the local customs, traditions, and laws.
• Networking. Build a support network with other expats and healthcare professionals.
• Family Considerations. Look into schools and childcare if you’re relocating with family.