Bringing my family

Hi, I'm at HMC now, been here 4 months.
You can't bring your family here until you have passed your medical checks and given marriage certificates etc.
Then you will be issued a Qatar ID card.

Your medical consists of a chest x ray, blood test and blood pressure.

Usually you cannot start work until all results are in.
Depends what department you will work for and what grade etc.


Don't be confused, rules can differ for everyone depending on various details.
Best thing to do is get here, ask questions and push for answers.
Any info you need just ask.

Cheers,
Andy.

You will also need the approval from the ministry of labor

Guys any one used shipping companies from UK-London to Qatar-Doha!! any reliable and affordable one?

Cheers

Reed

Hi There,
I have been offerde a job with HMC as well. Its my understanding that if you insist you want to bring your family, arrangments cab be made.
My situation is a bit more sticky as I am a woman and there is no chance that I will move without my children. Reed- what ages are your children? Just think it would be good find a bit of support with schools and stuff. If you are recruited by HMC its highly likely we will be living around the same area.
I have lived in Qatar as a child- donkeys years ago now. I am originally INdian- but Have an irish passport now.
Cheers
Banu

Hi Banu,
Thanks for the comments, children are 3 years and the other one few months, after asking few people overthere it seems easier if you I go overthere first then they follow me at least once I have my permenant accommodation. I am still awaiting my visa, have you have yours yet or still waiting.

Cheers
Reed

Hi Reed,
I'll bet you are doing all your research online so early Saturday morning before the kids wake up!!!!
My kids are 6 and 2 1/2. So will be looking into schools and preschools as well.
My process is only at the beginning stages and i understand that it take a few months. How long did it take for you start to finish?
May I ask what you do? I am an Occupational therapist.
Cheers
Banu