How can I get a visit visa? I just wanna try my luck...

flamegrrl
By flamegrrl

I am a filipina who wants to visit Qatar to get a job. i am currently in the Philippines and wanna try my luck there. I had heard from many filipinos there that what they did was to secure a visit visa at first and look for a job there. Then when got accepted, their employers issued them a working visa.

How do I go about this?

Any idea? Advise?

Thanks!

By flamegrrl• 4 Jan 2009 09:12
Rating: 4/5
flamegrrl

im looking for any job commensurate with my work experience here..expected salary is US$3000 per month (negotiable) with accomodation, visa and airfare (including return ticket to point of origin)..i had worked as a brand manager, call center program supervisor, planning & purchasing assistant, events coordinator, marketing manager, customer service representative, sales executive and worked also in the government..

By Intelligent• 4 Jan 2009 08:31
Rating: 5/5
Intelligent

Black Market is not just created by Philipino only. There are other nationalities who have created there own also. Some of them are 10 times more then Philipino Black markets. I dont want to name them to start another argument. I will recommend you, not to come using Black Market deals.

You are holding Bachelors degree and are qualified enough to secure good job. Keep trying and try not to come even close to some thing Illegal.

Peace.

By anonymous• 4 Jan 2009 08:01
anonymous

what is the salary you expecting for and which kind of job ?

By flamegrrl• 4 Jan 2009 07:45
flamegrrl

Hi guys!

Here are my answers to your questions:

1. I am a filipina with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Management Accounting.

2. I do not have any family there only friends who are in Doha and one is in Meesaid City on official visit only for 6 months (all are foreigners like me some are filipinos too)

3. I do not know how this "black market" for visas started by filipinos there but thank you for telling me that it really existed. Actually one filipina offered me that but she wont tell me what is the procedure in getting the visa and I can feel she is operating under this "black market scheme". I know this isnt safe so I wont be biting into this. She was asking 50% downpayment but when I asked the details of the breakdown of payment she never answered back. Its a shame coz even filipinos like me would dupe same nationality just to have money!

4. Yes, I am looking for a job there with 2 companions who are also professionals like me and had applied to numerous companies and responded to ads but we havent received any replies. Some of those had sent us replies asking for some details and after we forwarded our answers, we heard nothing from them.

We are hoping we could get a good job offer so that it will be legal for us to go there and minimize future problems. Any kind soule here in QP who has a genuine heart in helping people like us, we are waiting for you huhu! Hope you help us fulfill our goals - that is to have a job overseas!

By Max27• 3 Jan 2009 12:59
Max27

hey whatz the fuzz about that whole black market thing created by filipinos? u have to go deeper who really created these black market thing you're accusing of. hmmm let me spell out for you it's either the owner or its partners of a company obviously. authorities would not be able to solve the sypmtoms if they cannot find the root cause. to you dear please find legal agency that will bring u to qatar.

By metroqatar• 2 Jan 2009 23:59
metroqatar

Are u a philipino...?

I can provide you a Visit Visa under a company..!

Send me Private mail sure we can discuss about the cost..!

By qatarisun• 2 Jan 2009 21:14
qatarisun

alsboy, and all other! business visa is given to the person who is coming to Qatar and the BUSINESS purpose, and issued by COMPANY which is inviting this person! other ways of getting business visa are ILLEGAL!!

as i said in other thread... relevant Authorities should look into this matter closely.. lately a whole black market has been created by filipinos, who is trading business, working and visit visas.. this is a CRIME, for you information.

By alsboy• 2 Jan 2009 20:43
Rating: 5/5
alsboy

3 Options...

1. You would need a family member out here you can get you down on visit-visa (Father, mother, brother or sister) ; Valid - 15days, can b extended

2. Hotel Visa (Which once again, would be available only if you stay with the hotel through out your visit, which would turn out to be quite expensive)

3. Business visa (3 months, if i am not wrong) which can be done if a company calls you over by showing their invitation letter.

By Hu Wan• 2 Jan 2009 19:46
Rating: 4/5
Hu Wan

Is it possible for you to mention in what field you want to try your luck here. You see, someone may be able to guide you where to apply there. Coming over here trying your luck with a visit or business visa entails some risks, whereas if you get a job thru an agency will be much better. Visit or business visa has a limited duration and perhaps the present situation is not too conducive for such a plan. I suggest you check the POEA website for jobs available here in Qatar. And if you've applied, just keep on posting here, so that we, your countrymen, or some kind soul here in QL can guide and help you in your job search. At least we can tell you if the company you're applying in is good. Btw, Qatar has committed a lot of jobs to PGMA when she was here. That would be a good start for you to think and just apply there. Well, this is just my suggestion, and it's still your final decision on which route to take. Good luck and God bless you! :)

By flamegrrl• 2 Jan 2009 19:22
flamegrrl

Thank you guys! But my question is, is there any other way aside from the hotels and qatar airways that I can secure one? Is it not possible a friend can send me invitation and help me on this? How about sponsorhip? Any idea on this? My main purpose is to secure a job once I get there. I am a Bachelor's Degree holder and I am sure I can get a job there once I arrive.

Hope to hear again from you guys!

Thanks!

By GodFather.• 2 Jan 2009 19:08
GodFather.

Yep Family can get you visit visa or try the hotels..Goodluck

By GodFather.• 2 Jan 2009 19:08
Rating: 2/5
GodFather.

Yep Family can get you visit visa or try the hotels..Goodluck

By anonymous• 2 Jan 2009 18:57
anonymous

no visit visa onlt if your brother father sister is working in qatar or if you have contract

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