Qatar work visa
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Qatar work visa
Hi everyone
I have been offered a job, but have a criminal record from 17 years ago. Does anyone know if this would stop me working or getting a visa. In the Uk it has no effect in any way except put some employers off. Any advice would be appreciated
I have been offered a job, but have a criminal record from 17 years ago. Does anyone know if this would stop me working or getting a visa. In the Uk it has no effect in any way except put some employers off. Any advice would be appreciated
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Re: Qatar work visa
Really hate to be the bearer of bad news but they do ask for a police clearance report so if it was committed after the age of 18 then it will show on your disclosure report. Its actually a pre-requisite to come out here in addition to passing medical checks, no way around them.
Last edited by captainjack; Feb 19th 2014 at 5:07 pm. Reason: added extra info
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It also depends on the Employer - Maybe government workers need them.........
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My bad, thought it was a mandatory pre-requisite. What jobs/industries are your friends in where its not needed?
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Re: Qatar work visa
I didn't have to have my records checked, though I hasten to add there wouldn't be anything incriminating to find. Must be employer specific
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Totally understand having the check, but is it a pre-requisite that visas are only granted if you have a clear police record, regardless of when the offence was committed etc. Do you know if visas have been granted if anyone has an offence on the police check or do Qatar insist on a complete clean check?
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Totally understand having the check, but is it a pre-requisite that visas are only granted if you have a clear police record, regardless of when the offence was committed etc. Do you know if visas have been granted if anyone has an offence on the police check or do Qatar insist on a complete clean check?
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Re: Qatar work visa
My employer asked me to get a police clearance (criminal record). It seems it is an employer -and not a visa- requirment.
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Im already here and havent heard anything on police records.
i hope they wont ask them, I didnt bring it, and it would be a pain to get it
i hope they wont ask them, I didnt bring it, and it would be a pain to get it
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Re: Qatar work visa
I from personal experience, a Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland is all that is required for your work permit (RP). So it will only show up 'unspent' convictions. You can order one online, as long as you have a uk address. It will require to be attested by a Uk solicitor, stamped by the FCO (Milton Keynes), Qatar Embassy (London) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Doha, near Gulf Signal).
Usually your employer helps with all of this, they hire Pros that know how to work the system.
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I from personal experience, a Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland is all that is required for your work permit (RP). So it will only show up 'unspent' convictions. You can order one online, as long as you have a uk address. It will require to be attested by a Uk solicitor, stamped by the FCO (Milton Keynes), Qatar Embassy (London) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Doha, near Gulf Signal).
Usually your employer helps with all of this, they hire Pros that know how to work the system.[/QUOTE]
Cheers for that, I need to speak to my new employer before accepting the offer regarding this
Usually your employer helps with all of this, they hire Pros that know how to work the system.[/QUOTE]
Cheers for that, I need to speak to my new employer before accepting the offer regarding this
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Re: Qatar work visa
I'm just going throught the process and the airline say only local hires require police clearance and they are a govt org so the process seems inconsistent....probably safest to get a certificate and have it attested
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Governmental and anything attached to the public sector usually ask for clearance but private sector very rarely .
Remember the Taliban have an office here and the exiled leader of Hamas is a resident . I doubt those lads would pass a police clearance .
Remember the Taliban have an office here and the exiled leader of Hamas is a resident . I doubt those lads would pass a police clearance .