Qatar - Domestic Helper Agencies
Browse verified agencies and find the perfect domestic helper
📍 Qatar — 12 agencies
Browse verified agencies and find the perfect domestic helper
📍 Qatar — 12 agencies
Qatar's domestic worker sector is regulated by the Ministry of Labour. Licensed agencies in Doha and Al Wakrah provide recruitment services for housemaids, nannies, drivers, and caregivers. Qatar's labour reforms have strengthened worker protections with standardised contracts, minimum wage requirements, and the Wage Protection System. Agencies listed here are verified and hold valid Qatari recruitment licences, offering transparent pricing, contract guarantees, and replacement policies for employers seeking domestic help.
262 verified recruitment agencies are currently listed in Qatar, serving families in cities including المنطقة, الغرفة, الوكرة, الدوحة.
Recruitment agencies in Qatar must be licensed by the Ministry of Labour (formerly MADLSA). Before paying any agency, ask for its licence number and verify it with the Ministry of Labour, and ensure your contract follows Qatar's unified domestic worker contract under Law No. 15 of 2017, which guarantees the QAR 1,000 minimum wage, rest days, and end-of-service benefits.
Official licensing authority: Ministry of Labour — State of Qatar
Use a Ministry of Labour-licensed agency: define your needs (live-in or live-out, languages, children's ages), compare licensed agencies in Doha and Al Wakrah from the 260+ Qatar listings in this directory, interview candidates, then sign Qatar's unified domestic worker contract which the agency processes along with the visa, medical checks, and Qatar ID.
Recruitment packages in Qatar typically run QAR 4,200–12,000 depending on the worker's nationality, on top of a monthly salary of QAR 1,200–1,600 for housemaids (nannies QAR 1,400–2,000). Qatar's legal minimum wage is QAR 1,000 plus food and accommodation allowances when not provided.
Law No. 15 of 2017 guarantees domestic workers a written contract, maximum working hours, weekly rest day, paid annual leave, and end-of-service pay, with wages paid through the Wage Protection System. Hiring through a licensed agency ensures your contract is registered and enforceable.
Look for agencies with the “Verified” badge on their profile. These agencies have been checked for valid government licences, active office presence, and positive customer reviews. You can also filter the listing above to show only verified agencies.
Agencies in Qatar offer recruitment services for housemaids, live-in nannies, babysitters, cooks, caregivers for elderly family members, personal drivers, and general household staff. Some agencies specialise in specific nationalities or worker categories.
Costs vary by agency, worker nationality, and contract duration. Contact agencies directly through their profile page for detailed pricing. Most agencies provide transparent fee breakdowns including visa, medical, travel, and contract fees.
The typical recruitment timeline in Qatar ranges from 2 to 8 weeks depending on the worker's nationality, visa processing, and medical clearance requirements. Agencies with workers already in-country can often complete placement within 1-2 weeks.