How to Change Profession in Qatar ID (QID) (2026 Guide)
Updated: 8 hours ago
Changing your profession in Qatar ID (QID) is an important step when your job title changes and your official residency records need to be updated. Whether you have been promoted, moved to a different role within the same company, or need to update your registered occupation, understanding the applicable requirements and procedures can help you avoid unnecessary delays. In Qatar, employers can submit profession change requests online through the Ministry of Labour's official portal on behalf of their employees, eliminating the need for in-person visits to the Ministry or its external offices; then employees will need to contact the Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Nationality, Ports, and Expatriate Affairs to complete the remaining procedures.
In this article, you will learn more about the eligibility criteria for changing your profession in Qatar, the required documents, and a lot of information about the process.
Who Can Change Their Profession in Qatar?
Employees residing in Qatar who wish to update their registered job title are eligible to apply for a profession change if they meet the applicable requirements. This includes employees who have been promoted, transferred to a different role within the same company, or assigned new responsibilities that require their official occupation to be updated. The process generally requires approval from the relevant authorities, and the new profession must be consistent with the employee’s actual job duties and supporting qualifications.
Eligibility Rules
According to the Ministry of Labour, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to change their profession in Qatar:
No restrictions on the employer: The establishment must not have any restrictions that could prevent the profession amendment process.
Required documents: All supporting documents required for the profession change application must be provided.
Qatar ID Copy: A copy of the Qatar ID of an authorised signatory of the establishment must be attached, such as an authorised establishment representative, a mandoob, or another officially authorised person.
All applications and approvals remain subject to the conditions and requirements announced by the Ministry of Labour.
Changing Profession within the Same Company
You need to update your registered profession on your Qatar ID in situations such as:
Starting a new role that requires a different job title
Receiving a promotion that changes your official designation
If You Don’t Have a Degree
Not all professions in Qatar require a university degree. However, certain specialised and regulated roles require relevant academic qualifications, professional licences, or other supporting documents. Depending on the profession, applicants may need to submit officially attested educational certificates to support their profession change request.
Documents and Information Required to Change Profession in Qatar ID
The profession change application requires the following information and supporting documents:
Employee Information
Personal ID number
Full name
Nationality
Current profession
Current salary
Employee's mobile number
Current Employer Information
Establishment registration number
Establishment name
Establishment telephone number
Fax number
Mobile number
Email address
P.O. Box
Application Details
New profession
New salary
Employment commencement date
Reasons for the profession change
Required Attachments
Copy of the authorised signatory's Qatar ID
Copy of the applicant's Qatar ID
Copy of the establishment registration card
Copy of the municipal licence
Copy of the Commercial Registration (CR)
Copies of educational certificates, attested by the relevant official authorities
Attested Certificates
Educational or professional certificates are required for certain professions. Make sure your certificates are properly attested before submitting your application.
How to Change Profession in Qatar ID Online?
You can apply to change your profession online through the official website of Qatar's Ministry of Labour. Simply visit the Ministry's website, navigate to Services, and select the Profession Change service. Then, enter the required information and upload the supporting documents to complete your application.
Using Metrash2
In Qatar, changing a profession is done electronically through the Ministry of Labour's online portal, where the employer submits the profession amendment request on behalf of the employee, without the need to visit the Ministry's building or its external offices. However, if the request is approved by the Ministry of Labour, employees will have to contact the Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Nationality, Ports, and Expatriate Affairs to complete the remaining procedures.
Via the Ministry of Labour Service Centers, If Relevant
If you cannot complete the process online, contact the Ministry of Labour service center to confirm the applicable procedure and whether you need to visit in person.
Profession Change Fees in Qatar
According to the latest update on Qatar’s Hukoomi platform in September 2023, the profession change service is completely free of charge.
How Long Does Profession Change Take?
According to Qatar ID Check, the profession change process in Qatar typically takes between 2 working days and 2 working weeks. However, processing times may vary depending on the application and the required approvals.
How to Check Profession Change Status?
After the request is completed, a text message containing the application number and details will be sent to the same mobile number used to log in to the service. A similar message will also be sent to the employee benefiting from the profession change request.
This confirms that the application has been successfully submitted and is now under review by the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry will review the application, all submitted information, the employment contract, and the attached documents before the relevant officials take the necessary action.
The employee will receive a text message notifying them of any updates to the application, including approval, rejection, or any other action taken. If the application is approved, the current employer will also be notified, in addition to the employee.
The user may also receive a text message requesting changes to the application or the submission of additional documents that were not initially attached.
To check submitted applications or track their status, users can access the relevant section under Services and navigate to the designated page.
Please note that approval from the Ministry of Labour does not complete the entire process. Once the employee receives a text message confirming approval, they must contact the Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Nationality, Ports, and Expatriate Affairs to complete the remaining procedures.
Is a Passport Required?
A passport is not required to apply for a profession change in Qatar. Only copies of the Qatar IDs of the applicant (the authorised signatory) and the employee requesting the profession are required in the initial step that is completed through the website of the Ministry of Labour. But a passport may be required after approval when the employee contacts the Ministry of Interior – General Directorate of Nationality, Ports, and Expatriate Affairs to complete the procedures after getting the change of profession approval from the Ministry of Labour.
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