Gulf Recruitment · Qatar
Recruitment Agency in Pakistan for Qatar
Trade-tested Pakistani workers for Qatari employers, recruited under BEOE licence OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024 from our office in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi.
Qatar recruitment at a glance
Dar Ul Ayesha is a licensed recruitment agency in Pakistan for Qatar. We source and trade-test skilled and semi-skilled Pakistani workers, then handle the Pakistani side of every hire for Qatari employers: demand permission from the Protector of Emigrants, Qatar Visa Center appointments, emigration registration and pre-departure briefing. Our licence is issued by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), and you can check it on the BEOE list of licensed promoters before you send us a demand.
If you run a contracting, facility management, transport or healthcare business in Qatar, this page covers the trades we supply, how a hire moves from your recruitment approval to arrival in Doha, who pays for what, and which Qatari labour rules should shape your plan. Job seekers will find a section on applying safely further down.
| Licence | BEOE Overseas Employment Promoter licence OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024 |
|---|---|
| Office | 50-A/2, Satellite Town, near Brain Surgery Hospital, Iran Road, Rawalpindi (Mon–Sat, 9:00–17:00 PKT) |
| Visa route | Employer-sponsored work-entry visa, converted to a residence permit and Qatar ID after arrival |
| Checks done in Pakistan | Biometrics, medical test and contract signing at a Qatar Visa Center in Islamabad or Karachi |
| Minimum pay in Qatar | QAR 1,000 basic per month, plus QAR 300 food and QAR 500 housing if the employer does not provide them |
| Trades tested through our NAVTTC-registered partner | Electrician, plumber, shuttering carpenter, steel fixer, mason |
| Legal cost to a worker hired through an OEP | Rs 22,200 in total under the BEOE schedule, including the capped Rs 15,000 OEP service charge |
| Contact | 051-8484180 • WhatsApp +92 318 0568107 • info@darulayesha.com |
Why Qatari employers are hiring more Pakistani workers
Deployment from Pakistan to Qatar has grown fast. According to BEOE figures, 68,376 Pakistanis registered for jobs in Qatar in 2025, up from 40,818 in 2024, and 488,787 have registered for Qatar since 1971 (ProPakistani, July 2026). That made Qatar the second-largest destination for Pakistani workers in 2025, behind only Saudi Arabia.
Most of that demand falls in the trades we recruit. Qatar demands approved and published by BEOE during 2026 keep asking for the same roles: masons, carpenters, steel fixers, electricians, plumbers, painters, drivers and general labour (example BEOE demand).
Two things follow for you as an employer. Experienced Pakistani tradesmen with Gulf site exposure are available in volume, and Qatar has built its processes, including the Qatar Visa Centers in Pakistan, to move them efficiently. But you are also competing with other Qatari firms for the better candidates, so practical testing and clear, fair terms make the difference between a crew that stays and one that leaves.
Trades we supply for Qatar
We recruit for six sectors: construction, mechanical, electrical, transport, housing and healthcare. The table shows how each trade is checked before a profile reaches you.
| Trade | Typical work in Qatar | How we check it |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | Blockwork, plastering and tiling on building and infrastructure sites | Practical trade test at our NAVTTC-registered partner centre, Rawalpindi |
| Steel fixer | Cutting, bending and fixing rebar to drawings | Practical trade test (NAVTTC partner) |
| Shuttering carpenter | Formwork for slabs, columns and walls | Practical trade test (NAVTTC partner) |
| Electrician | Building wiring, distribution boards, maintenance | Practical trade test (NAVTTC partner) |
| Plumber | Water supply, drainage and sanitary installation | Practical trade test (NAVTTC partner) |
| Painter | Surface preparation and finishing | Experience and document check; you can interview or test before selection |
| Heavy and light drivers, equipment operators | Project fleets, transport and logistics companies | Pakistani licence and driving experience checked before shortlisting |
| Mechanics, fitters, machine operators | Plant, workshop and facility maintenance | Hands-on skill check before profiles are shared |
| Healthcare support staff and technicians | Clinics and healthcare facilities, per employer demand | Qualifications checked before profiles are shared |
| Technical, administrative and corporate roles | Supervisors, office and technical staff | Executive search with interviews, reference and credential checks |
Not sure how your project breaks down? Send us the scope and we will map it to trades, headcount and a realistic mobilisation plan. See our construction workers from Pakistan page for site crews, or how practical trade testing works.
Need a crew for a Qatar project?
Tell us the trades, headcount and start date. We will reply with candidate availability and a testing plan.
How hiring workers from Pakistan for Qatar works
Every placement passes through two governments. Qatar controls the work permit and visa; Pakistan controls who may leave for overseas work and on what terms. This is the order we follow.
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You (Employer)Recruitment approval in Qatar
Your company, registered for Ministry of Labour services, obtains labour recruitment approval for the trades and headcount you need. Approval is not automatic, so start here (Qatar Living guide).
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You + Dar Ul AyeshaDemand letter and power of attorney
You issue a demand letter (trades, numbers, salary and benefits) and a power of attorney to Dar Ul Ayesha. We arrange the attestations Pakistani processing requires.
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Dar Ul AyeshaDemand permission in Pakistan
We file the demand with the Protector of Emigrants. After permission is granted, the demand is advertised, as BEOE rules require (BEOE).
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Dar Ul AyeshaSourcing, screening and trade testing
We shortlist candidates, verify documents and send construction and electrical candidates for practical tests before you see them.
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You (Employer)Your selection
You interview the shortlist at our Rawalpindi office or online and confirm the names you want.
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Employer + WorkerWork visa and Qatar Visa Center
You apply to the Ministry of Interior for each work-entry visa. Using the visa reference number, the worker books a Qatar Visa Center appointment for biometrics, the medical test and signing of the employment contract (Gulf Times). We prepare candidates and coordinate the bookings.
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Dar Ul Ayesha + WorkerProtector registration and briefing
The Foreign Service Agreement is registered with the Protector of Emigrants, the worker pays the BEOE fees through the bank and receives the Overseas Employment Certificate, then attends our pre-departure briefing.
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You (Employer)Travel, residence permit and Qatar ID
Because the medical and biometric checks are done before departure, the QVC system is designed to let workers start soon after they land (Gulf Times). You complete the residence permit and Qatar ID in Doha.
We handle steps 2 to 7 on the Pakistani side through our emigration processing and visa documentation services.
Where are the Qatar Visa Centers in Pakistan?
There are two. Appointments are booked with the visa reference number (Marhaba).
Our Rawalpindi office is in the same twin-city area as the Islamabad centre, which keeps travel simple for candidates from northern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
How long does recruitment from Pakistan to Qatar take?
It depends on two things on your side (how quickly your recruitment approval and visas are issued) and one on ours (how fast we can fill and test the trades). We confirm a schedule in writing once we have your demand. Use this table to see where the time goes.
| Stage | Handled by | What drives the timing |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment approval | Employer, Qatar Ministry of Labour | Company eligibility and quota; can take from several days to a few weeks |
| Demand permission | Dar Ul Ayesha with the Protector of Emigrants | Complete, correctly attested demand letter and power of attorney |
| Sourcing and trade tests | Dar Ul Ayesha | Trade, headcount and test-centre schedule |
| Interviews and selection | Employer | Your interview dates and decision speed |
| Work visa and QVC | Employer (Ministry of Interior) and worker | Visa issue and QVC appointment availability |
| Protector registration and travel | Dar Ul Ayesha and worker | Ticket date |
| Residence permit and Qatar ID | Employer, in Qatar | Whether QVC steps were completed before travel |
One seasonal point: outdoor work in Qatar is banned from 10:00 to 15:30 between 1 June and 15 September (Qatar Tribune). If a large crew arrives in summer, plan the shift pattern before they land.
Who pays what when you hire from Pakistan for Qatar
Clear cost terms protect you and the worker. Pakistani law fixes what a worker may be charged, and Qatar’s Labour Law prohibits recruiters from collecting recruitment fees or related costs from workers (Migrant-Rights.org summary).
| Cost | Usually paid by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment approval, work visa, residence permit | Employer | Employer-sponsored under Qatari rules |
| QVC medical and biometrics | Employer | Part of the employer-sponsored visa process |
| Accommodation and food | Employer | Provided directly, or paid as allowances of at least QAR 500 (housing) and QAR 300 (food) |
| Air ticket to Qatar | Set in the contract | Varies by demand; it is written into the Foreign Service Agreement |
| Dar Ul Ayesha recruitment service | Employer | Quoted per demand, based on trades, headcount and testing |
| BEOE government fees | Worker | Welfare fund Rs 4,000, State Life insurance Rs 2,500, registration Rs 500, OEC Rs 200 (Rs 7,200) |
| OEP service charge | Worker | Capped at Rs 15,000 (Rs 6,000 for processing-only cases), paid through a bank, never in cash |
What a worker legally pays
Government fees under the BEOE emigrant fee structure:
The worker figures come from the BEOE emigrant fee structure. Anything above them is not a legal charge. See our fees page for the full breakdown.
See the full fees breakdownSalaries for Pakistani workers in Qatar (2026 reference)
Qatar’s minimum wage is QAR 1,000 basic per month for every worker, plus QAR 300 for food and QAR 500 for housing when the employer does not provide them (ILO). Skilled trades are paid above that floor. These basic salaries appear on Qatar demands approved and published by BEOE during 2026:
| Trade | Basic salary on published 2026 demands (QAR per month) |
|---|---|
| Mason, carpenter, steel fixer | 1,100–1,800 |
| Electrician, plumber | 1,100–1,800 |
| Painter | 1,500 |
| Driver | 1,800–2,500 |
| General labour, helper, loader | 1,200–1,850 |
Qatar labour rules that affect your hiring plan
The minimum wage applies to every contract.
Contracts below QAR 1,000 basic are not approved by the Ministry (Lockton).
Workers can change employer.
Since August 2020 workers no longer need a no-objection certificate to change jobs. They give one month’s notice with two years’ service or less, and two months’ after that (Addleshaw Goddard). Retention now depends on fair pay and decent conditions, which is why we walk candidates through the contract before they sign.
Summer heat rules.
Ministerial Decision No. 17 of 2021 stops outdoor work from 10:00 to 15:30 between 1 June and 15 September, and work must stop at any time if the heat-stress index (WBGT) passes 32.1°C (PreventionWeb).
End-of-service and leave.
Workers earn at least three weeks’ basic wage per year of service as gratuity, and three weeks’ paid annual leave, rising to four weeks after five years (Property Finder Qatar).
Driving licences.
Pakistani licences cannot be converted in Qatar. New drivers must complete a course at a Qatari driving school and pass the tests (The Peninsula), so allow time before a new driver goes on the road.
What you get from Dar Ul Ayesha
A licence you can verify.
OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024, issued by BEOE. See our licence details or check the BEOE list yourself.
Tested candidates, not just CVs.
Electricians, plumbers, shuttering carpenters, steel fixers and masons take practical tests at our NAVTTC-registered partner centre in Rawalpindi before you review them.
Paperwork done under Pakistani law.
Demand permission, attestation, Foreign Service Agreement registration and Protector clearance, in line with the Emigration Ordinance 1979.
Workers who know the rules.
Our briefing covers Qatari law and culture, labour rights, workplace expectations and site safety (HSE).
One hire or a full crew.
We recruit a single specialist or a complete project team to your trade list through our manpower recruitment service.
The roles on this page reflect typical Qatari demand. They are not a guarantee of current vacancies.
Looking for a job in Qatar? Apply safely
If you are a worker in Pakistan, these checks protect you whichever agency you use.
- Check the agency’s licence on the BEOE list of OEPs. Ours is OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024.
- Ask for the BEOE permission number of the Qatar demand and find the job on the BEOE foreign jobs page.
- Pay only the legal amounts: an OEP service charge of no more than Rs 15,000 through a bank, plus Rs 7,200 in government fees. Keep every receipt.
- Read the contract you sign at the Qatar Visa Center. The salary, allowances and job title should match what you were promised.
- Travel only on a work visa with Protector registration, so you have insurance cover and BEOE support abroad.
Want us to call you when a Qatar demand matches your trade?
Register your trade with us How to verify a licensed OEPFrequently asked questions about recruitment from Pakistan for Qatar
How do I hire workers from Pakistan for Qatar?
Get labour recruitment approval from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour, then send a demand letter and power of attorney to a licensed Pakistani OEP. The OEP gets demand permission from the Protector of Emigrants, sources and tests candidates, and you select. You then apply for work visas, workers complete biometrics, medicals and contract signing at a Qatar Visa Center, register with the Protector and travel.
Is Dar Ul Ayesha licensed to recruit for Qatar?
Yes. Dar Ul Ayesha holds Overseas Employment Promoter licence OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024 from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, Government of Pakistan. You can confirm it on the BEOE list of licensed OEPs.
Where is the Qatar Visa Center in Pakistan?
Pakistan has two: Islamabad (1-A, I&T Centre, G-6) and Karachi (37-B, Block 6, Main Shahra-e-Faisal, PECHS). Workers book an appointment with their visa reference number for biometrics, a medical test and contract signing.
What is the minimum salary for workers in Qatar?
QAR 1,000 basic per month under Law No. 17 of 2020, plus at least QAR 300 for food and QAR 500 for housing if the employer does not provide them. It applies to all workers of every nationality.
How much can a recruitment agency in Pakistan charge for a Qatar job?
Under the BEOE schedule, an OEP may charge a worker no more than Rs 15,000 (Rs 6,000 for processing-only cases), paid through a bank. Government fees add Rs 7,200, making Rs 22,200 in total.
Which trades are in demand in Qatar for Pakistani workers?
BEOE-approved Qatar demands in 2026 regularly ask for masons, carpenters, steel fixers, electricians, plumbers, painters, drivers and general labour, along with machine operators, foremen and some professional roles.
Do Pakistani drivers need a new licence in Qatar?
Yes. Pakistani licences cannot be converted. Drivers must take a course at a Qatari driving school and pass the theory and road tests before they can drive for work.
Can workers in Qatar change employers?
Yes. Since August 2020 they do not need a no-objection certificate. They must give one month’s notice with up to two years’ service, or two months’ notice after that.
Can I interview candidates before selecting them?
Yes. You can interview shortlisted, trade-tested candidates at our Rawalpindi office or online before you confirm names.
Do you also recruit for Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Yes. We recruit for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. See our pages for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and all Gulf countries.
