Changing Jobs Without NOC in Qatar 2025: A Full Guide

According to the decisions in force in the State of Qatar for the year 2025, all expatriates can change their employer without the need for a NOC certificate, which was previously required from the Ministry of Interior. However, there are several requirements for changing employers, including: The application must be submitted by the worker or the new employer.

Rules for Changing Jobs Without NOC in Qatar

The following list includes the rules for changing jobs without obtaining an NOC certificate in Qatar:

• There must be no ban on the worker preventing them from changing their employer.
• There must be no other requests to change their employer under consideration.
• The worker’s residency in the State of Qatar must be a work permit.
• There must be no ban on the new establishment preventing it from using the service.
• The worker’s ID must be valid for establishments.
• The worker’s phone number must be registered in their name.

How to Change Your Jobs Without NOC in Qatar

To change your jobs without NOC in Qatar, follow these simple steps:

• Go to Service of notification of change of employer “from here“.
• Click on the Apply icon from the bottom.

• Click on Labors and Individuals Portal.
• Proceed to Service of notification of change of employer.
• Continue following the instructions and uploading the required attachments.
• Submit the application upon completion
• Wait for approval from the Ministry.

Requirements for Changing Jobs Without NOC in Qatar

Below is a list of all the requirements for changing jobs without a NOC certificate in Qatar.

• The national address should be registered for all parties involved:
  • New employer.
  • Old employer.
  • Worker.
• For Establishment:
  • Smart card to verify the identity of establishment personnel authorized to use the service
  • Service is only available for authorized signatory.
• For Individuals:
  • Individuals who are not registered on NAS can use the following link to register. However, before doing so, they must ensure that their mobile number is registered with their QID.
  • Individuals who has previously registered with the National Authentication System (NAS) can enter the Individual Portal to use the service.
• Only the new employer and the worker can submit the application

Employee rights when changing jobs without NOC in Qatar

The worker is entitled to all the following rights if he changes his employer without a NOC certificate according to the new decisions in Qatar:

• The worker is not required to pay any additional fees for changing employers.
• The worker is entitled to receive an end-of-service gratuity from the previous employer if they have worked for that employer for at least one year.
• The employee receives any allowances for unused annual leave.
• The worker receives full pay for the notice period specified by the applicable Labor Law.
• The worker is entitled to obtain a new Qatari ID card and health card, the cost of which is covered by the new employer.

Conclusion

Expatriates residing in Qatar do not need a NOC to change employers, according to the decisions effective in 2025. However, there are several requirements for changing employers, including: The application must be submitted by the new employer and the expatriate worker.