How to Immigrate to Qatar from Indonesia in 2026
Indonesians move to Qatar through BP2MI-regulated placement into an employer-sponsored work visa, processed via the Qatar Visa Center.
Last re-checked: July 2026. Visa focus: Work Visa, QID, BP2MI placement.
1. Overview
Qatar hosts a smaller but established Indonesian community, concentrated in hospitality, domestic and care work, and services. Placement from Indonesia is regulated by BP2MI under Law 18/2017: the worker registers in SISKOP2MI, is placed by a licensed P3MI agency (or a G2G scheme), and completes competency and pre-departure steps. On the Qatar side the job is employer-sponsored, processed at the Qatar Visa Center and issued as a QID.
Placement of Indonesian migrant workers is regulated by BP2MI (Badan Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia) under Law 18/2017. Workers register in the SISKOP2MI system, obtain the electronic work card (E-PMI), complete competency and pre-departure briefing, and must be placed by a licensed P3MI agency or a G2G scheme.
Corridor scale: Indonesia has an established Indonesian community in Qatar (widely-reported estimate; confirm current figures with official sources).
2. Key Visa Pathways
| Visa Pathway | Timeline | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Work Visa + QID (Qatar ID) | 4–8 weeks after contract | Employer-sponsored. Since the 2020 labour reforms, the exit-permit rule was removed for most workers and a non-discriminatory minimum wage of QAR 1,000/month applies (plus food and housing allowances if not provided). Biometrics, medical and contract authentication are done at the Qatar Visa Center (QVC) in the origin country before travel. Recruitment costs are the employer’s responsibility under ADLSA/ILO rules. |
| Skilled / Professional Work Visa | 4–8 weeks | For degree-holding professionals (engineering, healthcare, IT, finance, education). Higher salaries and family sponsorship are possible above the income threshold. Qualifications may need attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| Change of employer / mobility | Notice period applies | Since 2020 workers can change jobs without a No-Objection Certificate, subject to the notice period in their contract. Confirm current rules with ADLSA before acting. |
3. Detailed Breakdown
3.1 Work Visa + QID (Qatar ID)
Timeline: 4–8 weeks after contract
Employer-sponsored. Since the 2020 labour reforms, the exit-permit rule was removed for most workers and a non-discriminatory minimum wage of QAR 1,000/month applies (plus food and housing allowances if not provided). Biometrics, medical and contract authentication are done at the Qatar Visa Center (QVC) in the origin country before travel. Recruitment costs are the employer’s responsibility under ADLSA/ILO rules.
3.2 Skilled / Professional Work Visa
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
For degree-holding professionals (engineering, healthcare, IT, finance, education). Higher salaries and family sponsorship are possible above the income threshold. Qualifications may need attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3.3 Change of employer / mobility
Timeline: Notice period applies
Since 2020 workers can change jobs without a No-Objection Certificate, subject to the notice period in their contract. Confirm current rules with ADLSA before acting.