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As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum basic wage for welders in Qatar is 1,000 QAR per month as of 2026, with employers required to provide 500 QAR accommodation allowance or housing plus 300 QAR food allowance. Welders on 12-hour shifts receive 1.5 times the hourly rate for overtime beyond 8 hours daily. This applies to all private sector roles under Law No. 17 of 2020.

Foreign welders must obtain a work permit sponsored by a Qatari employer through the Ministry of Labour before entry, with the visa issued under the Qatar ID system valid for 5 years renewable. As of 2026, applicants need a valid passport, medical fitness certificate from an approved center, and police clearance, with the employer handling the electronic application via the MOL portal within 30 days of arrival.

Welders must hold at least a secondary school certificate plus a recognized welding certification such as AWS or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years documented experience in structural or pipeline welding. The Ministry of Labour requires submission of attested experience letters and trade test results for visa approval in 2026.

Applications require a passport valid for 6 months, educational certificates attested by the Qatari embassy, experience letters, and a no-objection certificate from the current sponsor if changing jobs. The Ministry of Labour processes these via the online portal with approval typically within 7 working days as of 2026.