Visa and PRO Services
All foreign individuals and businesses in Qatar will require the services of a Public Relations Officer (PRO) to serve as a government liaison officer. A PRO, also known locally as a ‘mandoob’ in Middle Eastern countries, acts as an intermediary, typically handling a wide range of administrative and legal tasks for companies and individuals.
Many of the activities that constitute PRO services are legal requirements for all companies and employees. Ensuring that these processes are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner will meet business needs and reduce the risk of any unnecessary fines or detrimental consequences.
PRO services generally involve government interactions, such as visa processing, licence applications, document attestation and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Whether you are a new company in Qatar, an established or growing business, or a recent or settled resident, your PRO requirements will always be changing.
Failure to meet these requirements can also have a significant impact outside of the business. To work in Qatar legally, every employee must obtain a resident visa and a work permit, and these are also required to open a bank account, sign a residential lease, connect to utilities and obtain a Qatar ID.
Sovereign PPG is a leading provider of PRO services in Qatar. Our expert team has the necessary knowledge to represent companies or individuals in all their dealings with government ministries and departments, from supporting foreign investors with single visa residency applications to providing large-scale retainer-based PRO support for businesses and their employees.
Core PRO Services & Visa Offerings
Sovereign PPG can provide general administrative support related to most government-related processes. This includes:
Corporate Services and Licensing
Correct company licences, registrations and approvals are required to set up and operate in Qatar this includes, but is not limited to company formation, commercial registration and trade licensing. Sovereign PPG will also provide assistance with renewals and cancellations, processing permits and visas, quotas, certifying documents and managing all related paperwork, including:
Sovereign PPG’s PRO Services Qatar can help in reducing the cost and time involved in document processing and clearance. We will track documents and processes, ensuring companies and their employees are complying with the rules and regulations of government agencies and keeping documents up to date and renewed.
Our PRO services team is fully up to date with on all relevant government laws, regulations and procedures, and is in communication with the Qatar government or quasi-government departments on a day-to-day basis.
Many business owners frequently lack the in-house resources to keep on top of the demands from multiple authorities. The cost of our PRO Services retainer will always be significantly below what it would cost to hire and manage equivalent personnel with the same expertise and you will gain access to a much larger resource to assist in getting all the paperwork done accurately and on time.
Visas and Individual Services
The Labour Law requires that all employees obtain a Resident Permit and individuals will require a Work Visa. Business visitors to Qatar require a business visa, which provides for a 30-day stay and is extendable for up to three months.
Family visas allow for individuals to sponsor their family to relocate to Qatar or visit temporarily depending on their specific needs.
Sovereign PPG’s PRO Services can also cover personal requirements such as health cards, transfers of sponsorships, bank accounts, licences and registrations, working closely with clients to identify and meet documentation requirements across multiple government authorities, including:
A quick consultation with our visa and PRO specialists in Qatar will quickly determine the level of support Sovereign that vis required.
Sovereign PPG PRO Services in Qatar
The services of a PRO are needed year-round. Deadlines, renewals, and cancellations come at different times and the Qatari government maintain tight regulations. Therefore, outsourcing PRO services is essential to ensure your business in Qatar remains compliant and in good standing with Qatari authorities.
With over 15 years of experience in Qatar, Sovereign PPG has built a highly knowledgeable team and PRO services are a core part of our professional services suite in Qatar. If you need the help of a trusted PRO service provider, contact the Sovereign PRO services team in Qatar via the contact form below, email Qatar@SovereignGroup.com or call +974 4478 8765.
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