Household Cleaner & Organizer — Accommodation Provided

As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for domestic workers including cleaning staff is QAR 1,000 per month as of January 2021, remaining in effect through 2026. Employers must provide free accommodation, food allowance of QAR 300 monthly, and medical insurance. Contracts below this wage are invalid.

The Ministry of Labour requires cleaning staff to be at least 18 years old, medically fit with a certificate from an approved clinic costing QAR 100, and no formal education or prior experience needed for unskilled roles. A police clearance certificate from home country is mandatory for work permit issuance. Contracts are approved only for physically capable applicants.

Applicants need a valid passport (6+ months validity), 4 passport photos, medical fitness report, police good conduct certificate, and a signed employment contract attested by the Ministry of Labour. The employer submits these for free work visa entry permit valid 2 months, then converts to 2-year renewable residence permit. Processing takes 1-2 weeks after employer application.

Private sector cleaning staff work maximum 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week with one weekly rest day off, as per Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 updated 2026. Overtime is paid at 125% of basic hourly wage for first 2 hours, 150% thereafter; annual leave is 21 days after 1 year service. Sick leave provides 12 days full pay and 30 days half pay annually.