In-depth guides and practical tips on hiring nannies, maids, nurses, and drivers in Qatar.
Hiring a maid, nanny or driver in Qatar runs through a licensed recruitment office under Law No. 15 of 2017 on Domestic Workers. This 2026 guide covers the categories you can sponsor, eligibility, the recruitment vs sponsorship-transfer routes, real costs in QAR by nationality, the Qatar Visa Center process, and your obligations as an employer, written contract, weekly rest day, three weeks' paid leave, and end-of-service gratuity.