Graduating Student Visa Extension

The program supports graduates from Qatari universities and higher education institutions by allowing them to extend their residencies and search for jobs.
Graduates can apply to extend their residency permits directly through Qatar Manpower Solutions Company’s (Jusour) Sahem e-platform.
Eligibility
Candidates for this program must meet the following criteria:
- The Graduate must be currently enrolled or previously enrolled at an accredited university or higher education institution in Qatar within the last six months.
- The Graduate’s age must be between 18 to 28 years old.
- The Graduate must be a resident of Qatar and completed his/her study in a university or accredited higher education institution in the country.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- Graduation Certificate or Expected Graduation Statement from a university or educational institution accredited in Qatar
- Copy of Qatari ID (valid for up to three months after the expiration of the residency permit)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the University
- High-quality personal passport-sized photo (Size 6x4)
- Copy of passport (ensure the passport is valid for at least six months)
Terms and Conditions
The following conditions relating to the extension of the residency permit must be met:
- The residency extension program allows graduates to extend their stay for a year, enabling them to stay in Qatar while they search for a job.
- The graduate’s residency is extended under the current sponsor (either the university or the accredited higher education institution in Qatar).
- University graduates can apply for an extension of their residency permit within six months of graduation.
Program Fees:
Program services are free for all program beneficiaries.