What Is Life Like As Nigerian In Qatar And Gcc Countries

Qatar is a country where you find everything from a wide variety of Food, Adventurous Spots, Sand Dunes, and of course the Beaches. On the other hand, it is the Most Safest Country which makes it an ideal deal to live here. Not only Qatar but, other GCC Countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are Countries that attract thousands of people to stay here. Are you a Nigerian wanting to stay in Qatar or other GCC Countries and work but, thinking what is life like as Nigerian in Qatar and GCC countries? This article will answer all of your questions as given by Qatar E Visa Online.

 Moving In Qatar and Other GCC Countries: 

Legal Requirements

When you are moving from Nigeria to Qatar or other GCC Countries you need to have a lot of Documents. The Basic Legal Requirements for Qatar are:

• Visa
• Passport( Valid for at least 6 Months)
• Valid work permit in order to have a residency permit

 If you are coming here to work, most of the Process will be done by the Employer. If you are coming for some other purpose, you need to apply for a visa beforehand by yourself.  You also need to get a ‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ from your Home Country.

Religion and Discrimination:

Qatar and other GCC Countries are Muslim-Majority Nations. All of them Follow Islam. If you consider only Qatar, 76% of the population follows Islam. Although you will find people from other Religions and Cultures like Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Most of the Nigerian Expat or an Expat coming from some other country have this question: 

Will you Face any Discrimination?

Quite Honestly, the answer is kinda Mixed. You will find people from Different Cultures and Religions but, here you have to follow the Rules and Regulations that mostly adhere to Islam.

Nigerian people might face Discrimination in some places. Talking about Discrimination it is not that you would be mistreated. In Qatar and other GCC Countries, Strict Rules are Followed. Mostly, everyone here respects each other and know their Boundaries. Now, new Laws are Made for the Welfare of everyone, be it the Citizen or an ex-pat.

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Accommodation, Currency, and Transportation: 

1)Accommodation and Currency

Accommodation here is Very Expensive compared to Nigeria. It all comes down to the Size of the Room and the Location. In Qatar, the Currency used is the Qatari Rial. 1 Nigerian Naira equals-0.0094 Qatari Rial. Let say you live in the Center of Doha(Capital of Qatar). So a One-Bedroom Apartment would cost you QR5,500. It might even range between QR3,500 and QR9,000.

 As said earlier, it depends on the location and what kind of house you want. Just add QR1,000 for every room. So yes, it is costly. Townhouses, Villas, and Apartment Buildings are also available here. In most of the Houses, the Rent you pay covers your Electricity Bill and Water Bill. The best thing here is that you don’t need to pay Income Tax in Qatar and in some other GCC Countries

2)Transportation:

Most people here buy a car as it is very cost-effective. The main mode of transport here is cars and buses. One way Journey in Buses and Metros usually ranges from QR3 to QR10, depending upon your Journey and on the other hand monthly ticket ranges from QR100 and QR200. Metro is really Economical. Petrol and Diesel are priced the same which is QR2/liter. 

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Food and Clothing: 

1)Food: 

You will find a Large Variety of Food both in Qatar and other GCC Countries. Food is Economical and also very expensive. It depends on where are you eating. Mostly you will find Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts in all the Countries. Local food chains like McDonald and KFC run there to provide you food at a cheaper price. A normal meal at McDonald’s will cost you QR25. 

2)Clothing:

Due to the Extreme Hot Weather people in GCC Countries usually wear silk or cotton clothes. Mostly both men and women wear a thawb and an abaya. Clothes are economical and at the same time, expensive depending upon the Brand.

Education:

 High Quality of Education is provided in all GCC Countries. Education again is very expensive. In GCC Free Education is given to the Nationals to a certain level. In certain countries, Education is mandatory to Primary Level and in certain countries, it is up to the Secondary Level.

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HealthCare and Safety:

HealthCare is very cheap in Government Hospitals but is the Reverse in Private Hospitals. In both the Government and Private Hospitals Facility provided is Top-Notch. Doctors are Professionals and Experienced. The best Doctors are found in GCC Countries. If you have a Health Care Card then you will get all the Essential Facilities at a lower price. For Health Card you need to have Resident Permit Card.

 All the GCC Countries are the Safest and you do not need to worry about anything. Even if you leave your Wallet or Mobile in any Restaurant or in some other place you will still find it in the Exact Place hours later.

FAQs:

 1)What is the Basic Legal Requirement to move to any GCC Countries?

Ans: You need to have a Visa, Passport(Valid for at least 6 months), and a valid work permit in order to have a residency permit.

2)Is living in any GCC Country Expensive and Safe compared to Nigeria?

Ans: Living in any GCC Country will cost you a lot more than Nigeria. All the GCC Countries are very Safe.

3)Which Religion of People are found in all GCC Countries?

Ans: Muslim-Majority is found in all the GCC Countries. In Qatar, 76% of the population follows Islam.

If you still have worries about what is life like as Nigerian in Qatar and GCC countries, then hope you will find your answer soon once you reach Qatar!