Qatar & Oman Probashi Tools Hub (কাতার ও ওমান প্রবাসী টুলস ও গাইড)
Tools and guides for the 275,000+ Bangladeshi community in Qatar and the 737,000+ in Oman: consular workflows in Doha and Muscat, ADLSA and Oman labour protections, gratuity calculators under both countries' laws, and rial remittance with the 2.5% incentive.
Consular Jurisdictions & SOPs
Two full-service missions cover Qatar and Oman. Both run e-passport enrolment, NVR for newborns, power-of-attorney attestation and police clearance — the workflows below show what to prepare before you go.
Embassy of Bangladesh, Doha (Qatar)
Ain Khalid, Zone 56, P.O. Box 2080, Doha • +974 4467 1927
- Consular services: e-passport & MRP renewal, NVR, PoA attestation, PCC, welfare & labour complaints.
- Regional consular outreach teams visit Doha Industrial Area and Al Wakrah.
Embassy of Bangladesh, Muscat (Oman)
Villa 4207, Way 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat • +968 2469 8660
- Consular services: e-passport & MRP renewal, NVR, PoA attestation, PCC, welfare & labour complaints.
- Outreach desks serve Salalah, Sohar and the Batinah coast on rotating schedules.
Labor Rights & Wage Protection
State of Qatar framework
- Non-discriminatory minimum wage: QAR 1,000 plus QAR 500 food & accommodation allowance (2021).
- Wage Protection System (WPS): wages must arrive by bank transfer within 7 days of the due date.
- NOC abolished (Law 18/2020): change jobs after notice without employer consent; passports cannot be held.
- Gratuity: at least 3 weeks' basic wage per year of service after one year (Law 14/2004).
Sultanate of Oman framework
- Labour card and registered contract required before starting work; pay slips must be issued.
- New Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023, effective 2025): gratuity of at least one month's basic wage per year.
- Job mobility with 30–60 days' written notice; passport retention is prohibited.
- Midday outdoor work ban June 15 – August 31 (12:30–15:30) and mandatory health insurance.
Dual Currency Remittance Desk
Both currencies are pegged to the US dollar, so rates move little — what matters is the channel. Formal banking or exchange-house transfers to Bangladesh earn the automatic 2.5% government incentive.
Qatari Riyal (QAR) → BDT
1 QAR ≈ ৳33.95 — sending 1,000 riyal lands about ৳34,799 with the incentive.
Open the QAR calculator →Omani Rial (OMR) → BDT
1 OMR ≈ ৳321.60 — sending 100 rial lands about ৳32,964 with the incentive.
Open the OMR calculator →Qatar & Oman tools
Qatar & Oman Consular & Labor Desk
Bangladesh Embassy Doha (Ain Khalid) and Muscat (Shatti Al Qurum) workflows: e-passport, NVR, power of attorney and welfare support.
Open the desk →Qatar & Oman Labor Rights Desk
Qatar's QAR 1,000 minimum wage and WPS wage protection, Oman's labour card and job-change rules under the new 2025 Labour Law.
Open the desk →End of Service Gratuity Calculator
Qatar Law 14/2004: at least 3 weeks' basic wage per year. Oman's new law: one month per year; the old law's 15-day rule also supported.
QAR / OMR to BDT Remittance Calculator
Qatari riyal and Omani rial to taka with the 2.5% Bangladesh Bank incentive, from banks and licensed exchange houses.
GCC Bangladesh Consular Directory
Emergency welfare contacts and jurisdiction notes for every Bangladesh mission across the Gulf, including Doha and Muscat.
Qatar & Oman hub FAQ
How many Bangladeshis live in Qatar and Oman?
Around 275,000 Bangladeshis work in Qatar and more than 737,000 in Oman — together one of the largest Bangladeshi communities in the Gulf, mostly in construction, services, hospitality and domestic work.
Where do I renew my Bangladesh passport in Qatar or Oman?
Enrol at epassport.gov.bd, then give biometrics at the Bangladesh Embassy in Doha (Ain Khalid, Zone 56) or the Bangladesh Embassy in Muscat (Villa 4207, Way 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, office Sun–Thu 8:00–16:00). Fees follow the same Dhaka schedule as other missions.
How is my end-of-service gratuity calculated?
In Qatar, Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 guarantees at least three weeks' basic wage per year of service once you complete one year. In Oman, the new Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) pays at least one month's basic wage per year; older contracts follow 15 days for the first three years and one month after. Use the calculator above with your exact years of service.
Can my employer keep my passport in Qatar or Oman?
No. Both countries prohibit passport retention: Qatar's ADLSA fines violators and Oman's Ministry of Labour treats confiscation as a labour violation. Keep only a copy with your employer and report confiscation to the ministry and your mission's labour wing.