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tonyhanna1 said
WHO IS IT ...THANKS BUT IS THAT AN OFFICE OR A PERSON?
Tony
Gabriel Michael said
Qatar time ...im hundred percent that it will be a person who will receive your call
cheers :)
sajithqatar said
I THINK VISA IS NOT POSSIBLE. ...I THINK VISA IS NOT POSSIBLE. TRY IT....... GOOD LUCK
comhost said
regarding Family Visa!!! ...Hi...
Can any1 tell me how much is the minimum salary required to sponser my family ( for RP ).
and the other requirements...and also if any PRo can help me.....plz msg me...
Thanks to all in advance....
drsam said
just apply at imigration ...just apply at imigration departement in madinat khalifat.
room no 1, first floor, u fill in the papers, and provide the documents. since she is above 60, they will tell u "Mr Attiyya must give his approval". he comes monday and wednesday. he'll give green light, and u issue a visa at room no.4.
better go early in the morning (6:30-7:00) to avoid long queues.
i bring my dad (71) and mom (65) every winter for 3 months, and i'm also lebanese (if it matters).
tonyhanna1 said
thank you ...thank u drsam, akeed it matters that ur lebanese it seems they are more lineant in some nationalities, tayib if rejected it is for good? Plus is this Mr. Attiya available so early in the morning?
Tony
zee said
I got visas for my parents in ...I got visas for my parents in laws and both are close to 70. It is hard but not impossible. Like suggested, please go in person and request and I am confident that you'll also get it. Best of luck.
drsam said
yes. he usually comes very ...yes. he usually comes very early in the morning. but u can just drop the file, and come back 2 days later. it might be rejected (the visa request); u can ask to see him or have a second look at ur case. good luck.
oh! remember that if ur mom will stay over one month, she should do medical exam (blood and X-ray), and u have to renew (200QR/month), even though the visa is for 2 or 6 months.
tonyhanna1 said
thanks zee ...hey zee, can I do it for my parents in law also or should it be my wife? if so what additional docs are needed?
Thanks mate
Tony
tonyhanna1 said
yislamo ...Hey drsam, thanks for all the info! I am going on wednesday, will let u know how it goes
Tony
tonyhanna1 said
yislamo ...Hey drsam, thanks for all the info! I am going on wednesday, will let u know how it goes
Tony
tonyhanna1 said
yislamo ...Hey drsam, thanks for all the info! I am going on wednesday, will let u know how it goes
Tony
drsam said
1-Visit visa aplication you ...1-Visit visa aplication you can get it online or at any typist,
2-Passport copy of yours and your mother's,
3-your salary certificate,
4-No objection from your sponsor,
5-Last six months bank account statement,
6-Rental contract with your landlord
Isaac Dominic said
Coming to qatar ...Hi drsam, pls help me out on where & how to aquire a visa to qatar?
Isaac Dominic
drsam said
what kind of visa? work visa ...what kind of visa? work visa or business visa visit visa or like the above family visit visa?
Wein Msafer said
hi DR.SAM ...hello dr. I sent u a msg..check ur inbox habibi
navana said
thnaks mr. drsam, for ur ...thnaks mr. drsam, for ur valuable instruction.
this week i change my profession(already paper work submitted & delivery in Sunday 23.10.2011) and also same time i want to apply for my family visa. it is ok or after changing profession few days later i apply thats, better? pleasssssssssse advice
Regards
ok
famyg said
family resident visa ...hi all
can sum1 help me for my family visa
its rejected in laour department n 3 times i met with captain n the status is same n internet that its rejectd.
after 3rd time thy said go to immigration now.
can sum1 tel me what should i do know??
i am a pakistani nationanl
having MBA degree.
salary QR.10000/-
post: G. Manager in a trading co.
1 year statment availale with salary transfer.
tonyhanna1 said
thank you sam! ...Followed ur instructions and got it in no time!
Great advise,
Tony
Tony
Aneesh K J said
Hi drsam, pls let me ...Hi drsam,
pls let me know..when will start family visa processing from immigration dept ?.bcz from the MOL inform to go MOI for the family visa ,and is there any new form..kindly replay me..
Thanks and Regards..
Aneesh K J said
Hi drsam, pls let me ...Hi drsam,
pls let me know..when will start family visa processing from immigration dept ?.bcz from the MOL inform me last Oct.2011 to go MOI for the family visa ,and is there any new form or any new regulations..kindly replay me..
your immediate response will be highly appreciated..
Thanks and Regards..
manalkamel2020 said
my indian neighborworks in qp ...my indian neighborworks in qp he brings he mom and dad yearly,my egyptian colleage she had her parents yearly ,do not go about nationality it is really if he was convinced by your intentions of the visit (the officer mentined by dr sam)good luck
Aneesh K J said
heii..Manalkamal... means ...heii..Manalkamal...
means the family visa processing already started from Ministry of Interior..so may i go there?
tonyhanna1 said
Didn't need to go to the officer ...In my case, although my mother in law is 71, didn't need to c the officer...It has nothing to do with nationality I agree it is the intention of the visit that is important
Tony
zamanifarkhan said
Hi Drsam ...First of all thanks for providing such valuable information.
I have got one query.Is it mandatory for a 6 month bank statement?? I have recently come to Qatar and have only 1 month bank statement.Please advice
drsam said
no zamanifarkhan, u may not ...no zamanifarkhan, u may not need a bank statement at all.
u can bring instead ur contract.
but sometimes, they just object on contracts, and want to make sure how much salary is sent to ur bank account.
emy007 said
Hi Mr. Drsam ...Please help me... i was in qatar for residence visa on 2010 under my husband sponsor , and got canceled after his contract finished. so both of us leaved the contry . my husband came again here as technician instead of ingenieur as no visas was available in his company , after he applied for my residence visa they rejected and then he applied for visit visa and now am here under visit visa.. actulally i want to convert it to residence visa n heard that law has changed and salary needed is 10000 . my husband salary is just 9000, please Mr. Drsam or any body advice me wht to do !!!!
Thank you so much
drsam said
emy007 sorry can't help u. i ...emy007
sorry can't help u. i only know how to bring my parents on a family visit visa.
waqasataj said
WORK VISA OF QATAR ...i have to ask, IF SOMEONE IS HAVING R.P. IN DUBAI, IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET WORK VISA IN QATAR OR CANCELLATION IS MUST IN EACH CASE????
ivygusi said
I think you need to cancel ...I think you need to cancel your visa in Dubai first, you cannot apply for a qatar work visa if you still have visa in Dubai.
kgk092 said
Residence Visa for Family ...drsam,
I have read your comments !!! appraciate your comments.
I have applied for family residence visa for my wife and child with following documents on 28/12/2011,
1. Contract with 10500 QR salary
2. 6 month bank statement and all other passport copy, marriage certificate, birth certificates, degree certificates(attested)
It was rejected on 01/01/2012, i went personelly to immigration and ask but they are not telling any reason, even my PRO has also asked 3 times but no proper reply.
What i can do now? When can I Re-apply?
drsam said
kgk092 sorry can't help u. i ...kgk092
sorry can't help u. i only know how to bring my parents on a family VISIT visa. not residence. still try to ask to see the commity, if not, submit ur request in writing.
kgk092 said
thanks ...thanks for your reply,
kgk092 said
parents visa for my colleague's parents. ...Drsam,
my colleague want to bring his father (above 60 years). He is Lebanese.
If you can agree to call and explain him, i am requesting you to provide me with your mobile no so we can contact you for information.
thanking you in anticipation
drsam said
no need for explications. all ...no need for explications. all is clear:
1-Visit visa aplication you can get it online or at any typist,
2-Passport copy of yours and your father's,
3-your salary certificate,
4-No objection from your sponsor,
5-Last six months bank account statement,OR ur contract copy
6-Rental contract with your landlord
if u still want to contact me, i can give u my mandoob phone number.
devmantran said
new family visa procedures.. ...I have Dubai attestation. But I don’t have Qatar Consulate (India) attestation in my certificate. Is it necessary for Indian Embassy attestation (Qatar)?...For answers Visit below link..
http://www.advgulf.c...
drsam said
John i can't post his number ...John i can't post his number on a public forum for privacy; check ur inbox please.
flavourhood said
TOURIST VISA ...pls i want to apply for tourist visa, do anyone know how to go about it.
kashifhassan said
Mother Visa ...Hi drsam,
I was reading your posts and found that you provide really good advice to people here. I thought I would also ask you a question. My mother is 65. I want to bring her to Qatar with me. Is it possible that she gets visa for Qatar? If yes, what kind of visa? And what are the medical requirements? Where can I find this information from a government website? I would really appreciate your reply.
Thanks!
Mandilulur said
Kashif, is she is Canadian ...Kashif, if she is Canadian there's really no need for a visa. She would just need to do a tourist visa run every two months.
Mandi
drsam said
kashif Mandi is right. some ...kashif
Mandi is right. some nationalities can get visa on arrival. for the others common mortals ;)
1- fill a family-Visit-visa aplication form (online or at any typist for 5 qr) preferably in arabic
2- Passport copy of yours and your mother's,
3- company letter stating
-your salary (must be >5.000QR) and
-that they provide u family accomodation (if not, provide no.4) and
-No objection from your sponsor that u bring ur mother for visit.
4- Rental contract (stamped by baladiya?)
5- QR. 200 processing fee for each visa but in credit card, no cash
since she is older than 60 years old, a commission must give its approval.
good luck
navana said
Family Visit Visa ...Hi, Drsam
Thanks for your moral reply of all Qatar Living Users. I am amazing in my situation to permanent Family visa;
My salary 12000/- Accommodation rent 5000/ attested by Labor office, Company NOC Bank statement 6 month after submitting result is Rejected' by MOI. i dont know my last work. PLease QV.
ok
drsam said
hi navana sorry about that. ...hi navana
sorry about that. altho i know nothing about permanent visas, ur qualifications are more than enough. ask them why u were rejected.
navana said
Thanks Mr. Drsam ...I asked them bt they are telling u can apply after three month. it is possible to apply after three month for my family visa visit/permanent. Three month. how can i count this three month? from date of exit of Qatar to three month or date of application to MOI to three month. Please, can u confirm me,
Thanks
Navana
ok
navana said
hi ...I asked them bt they are telling u can apply after three month. it is possible to apply after three month for my family visa visit/permanent. Three month. how can i count this three month? from date of exit of Qatar to three month or date of application to MOI to three month. Please, can u confirm me,
Thanks
Navana
mob- 55657794.
ok
drsam said
sorry for my late reply ...sorry for my late reply navana.
as i said above i don't know anything about permanent visas. better ask them personaly.
for family visit, the count starts from the day of departure from doha.
navana said
Thanks Mr. Drsam, i think it ...Thanks Mr. Drsam, i think it is too much much hard as i expact my Family PR. all perfect document 100% then also Rejected without reason. Allah help them to make positive.
Thanks again Mr. drsam
ok
ettezzus said
Family Visa ...Hi DrSam,
I want to bring my daughter here in family visa, is it poossible? My salary is below QR 5,000.00, I have accomodation.
Thank you,
ettezzus
drsam said
ettezzus yes (probably) for ...ettezzus
yes (probably) for family VISIT visa
no for family RESIDENCY visa
Arun0001 said
Family Visit visa ...Mr. Drsam;
i am planning to bring my wife on family visit visa. I am having engineering visa but my basic salary is less <5000QR
while total salary is >5000Qr. but company provide food and accommodation (single status)
kindly advise me if i am eligible to bring to family on visit visa.
regards