Hiring in Qatar — WPS, GRSIA, and Post-Reform Compliance

Hiring in Qatar in 2026 requires work and residence permits under a framework reformed in 2022 that removed the exit permit requirement and allows private sector employees to change employers after one year of service without current sponsor permission. GRSIA social insurance applies at 10% employer and 5% employee for Qatari nationals only, with no contribution from expats. EOSB accrues at a flat 3 weeks of basic salary per year of service — no tier change at 5 years. WPS is mandatory for all private sector employees, and the Sunday–Thursday working week differs from the UAE's Monday–Friday.