Qatar’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) has revised the fees for work permits, work recruitment and attestation of stamps, certificates, and documents. The update came into effect after Labour Decision No. (32) of 2025 was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday. 

Here is a look at the charges that have increased, decreased, and remained the same.

INCREASED

Replacement of work permit (lost or damaged) for workers in private companies, associations, institutions and individuals.
Previous fee: QAR50
New fee: QAR100

DECREASED

Issuance and renewal of work permits annually for workers recruited to the State by their spouses of relatives. 
Previous fee: QAR500
New fee: QAR100 

Issuance of licence to practise the activity of recruiting workers from abroad.
Previous fee: QAR10,000
New fee: QAR2,000 

REMAINS SAME

Replacement of licence to practise the activity of recruiting workers from abroad (lost or damaged)
Previous fee: QAR1,000
New fee: QAR1,000

Replacement of work permit (lost or damaged) for workers recruited to the State by their spouses or relatives. 
Previous fee: QAR100
New fee: QAR100 

Renewal of licence to practise the activity of recruiting workers from abroad.
Previous fee: QAR2,000
New fee: QAR2,000 

Attestation of seals of companies and institutions, and of employment contacts, certificates and other documents attested by the Ministry.
Previous fee: QAR20
New fee: QAR20

Issuance and renewal of work permits annually for workers in private companies, associations, institutions and individuals. 
Previous fee: QAR100
New fee: QAR100

Companies, associations, private institutions and individuals are exempted from fees in cases where attestation relates to Qatari citizens, children of Qatari women, and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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