If your domestic worker has left your home without notice and cannot be contacted, Qatar law allows you to file an official absconding report with the Ministry of Interior (MOI). This guide explains when and how to file, your rights, and what happens next.
⚡ Quick Facts
| 📋 Report Name | Domestic Worker Absconding Report |
| 🏛️ Authority | MOI Qatar — Ministry of Interior |
| 🌐 File Online | Metrash2 App / Portal |
| 📞 MOI Hotline | 2347444 |
| ⚠️ Legal Effect | Worker flagged in Qatar immigration system |
⚠️ When Should You File an Absconding Report?
- ✅ Worker has left your home without notice or permission
- ✅ Worker has been absent for more than 3 consecutive days without contact
- ✅ Worker cannot be reached by any means
- ✅ You have reason to believe the worker has run away
⚠️ As long as the work permit is in your name, you are the legal sponsor. Filing the absconding report protects you from liability for the worker's actions in Qatar.
🔄 How to File — Step by Step
Attempt to reach the worker by phone, through colleagues, or their agency. Document all attempts.
Open the Metrash2 app or portal and navigate to 'Domestic Worker Services'.
Choose 'Report Absconding Domestic Worker' and enter the worker's QID and permit details.
Enter the date of disappearance, last known location, and any known information about their whereabouts.
You receive an official report number — keep this for all future references.
After filing the absconding report, formally cancel the domestic worker's work permit through MADLSA.
✅ What Happens After the Report?
- 🔴 Worker is flagged in Qatar's immigration system
- 🛂 Worker may be detained at border checkpoints
- 📋 Your legal responsibility as sponsor is officially reduced
- 🚫 Worker cannot leave Qatar without resolving the absconding case
- 💼 You can apply for a new domestic worker permit
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Am I still financially responsible after filing the absconding report?
Once the absconding report is filed and accepted by MOI, your liability for the worker's actions is significantly reduced. However, you must still formally cancel the work permit.
Can the worker come back after an absconding report?
Yes — if the worker returns voluntarily, you can withdraw the report. You must then either resume the employment relationship or formally terminate the contract and cancel the permit.
What if my maid absconded because I mistreated her?
MADLSA investigates all absconding cases. If the worker files a counter-complaint of abuse or non-payment, MADLSA will investigate both sides. Workers have full legal protection to report employer violations.
How long does it take to cancel the work permit after absconding?
Work permit cancellation is typically processed within 3–5 working days after the absconding report is accepted by MOI.
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📌 Source: Qatar MOI Portal — Updated 2026. Always verify latest requirements at portal.www.gov.qa