Can a single mom apply for a maid?
Hello,
My friend is a single mother and she tried to hire a house-maid through her company, her salary is above 15k, but they told her she can't and they didn't say why.
I figured it's because she needs to apply either using the husband's name or the father's name. Is this correct?
If so, her father is in Doha for a 6 month visit, can she use him to hire a maid?
If that's not the reason, what could be the reason that can prevent a single mother living with her kids from hiring a maid?
thanks in advance
Arabprincess: thanks for the info, about divorce papers no she is not divorced, she's just working here but her husband works in another country. Could this be the problem? Appreciate your reply
GetMe: Why can't she apply for maid visa if she's under sponsorship of a company?
It is very strange, I know quite a few single mothers here who have maids, I am one of them. I do know there are many rules and depends on circumstances. If you are divorced and have your divorced papers and proof that the child should be with you, custody and depending on where you work(reputable company or governtment should be no problem or it should not be difficult at all. Maybe the person handling your friends case did not know how to do this. The person I used to take care of all immigration issues is good and he knows the rules and the ways to stretch them a bit. honestly sometimes if you are single and non muslim it is more difficult because of the way the people are thinking. I am muslim, looking like the local women so it was easier and I have 4 children, like I said depends on circumstance. She can get a live in maid that is already sponsored but they are way more expensive now. Let me know if I can help.
Is she under sponsorship of company? If yes then she cannot apply for the maid visa.
Suggested, hire from any agent or manpower companies as substitute