The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) requires all new arrivals from the Republic of the Philippines to undergo a confirmatory medical examination in Qatar, in addition to the standard medical examination that was previously required.
Effective immediately, MOPH has initiated confirmatory medical examinations for new arrivals from the Republic of the Philippines, who are seeking residency.
It is important to highlight that nationals from six countries—Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri-Lanka—are required to complete comprehensive medical examinations at the Ministry accredited Qatar Visa Centers located in their home countries. However, the confirmatory medical examinations are a continuation of the initial tests conducted at the Qatar Visa Centers in the Philippines. These follow-up examinations will be conducted at the Medical Commission and are free of charge.
The new measures are part of the Ministry’s continuous commitment of safeguarding public health.
It is important for employers to notify their employees, travelling from the Philippines, of the newly implemented measures required upon entering the state of Qatar.
For further assistance, please contact our team to support your employees in registering their appointments on the Medical Commission portal. Our team is here to assist companies and their employees in navigating visa and residency requirements for Qatar.
For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively:
Anir Chatterji
EMEA Immigration Partner
Antoine Salloum
Senior Manager, Qatar Immigration Lead
Marilyn Serrao
Senior Associate, Middle East Immigration
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