Do you get gratuity if you resign in Qatar?
Last updated: October 2026. Based on the Qatar Labour Law; not legal advice.
Yes. In Qatar, once you complete 1 year of service, you get your full end-of-service gratuity whether you resign or the employer ends the contract. The law sets at least 3 weeks of your last basic salary for every year. You lose it only if you're dismissed for serious misconduct under Article 61.
Qatar is not like Saudi Arabia
Many workers hear that resigning cuts your gratuity. That is the Saudi rule, where resigning before 10 years reduces the amount. Article 54 of Qatar's Labour Law doesn't link gratuity to who ends the contract, so resigning gets you the same amount.
How much: examples on a QAR 3,000 basic
| Service | Gratuity at 21 days a year (QAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 2,100 |
| 3 years | 6,300 |
| 5 years | 10,500 |
| 8 years | 16,800 |
If your contract gives more than 21 days a year, you get the higher amount.
When you lose it: Article 61
Article 61 lets the employer dismiss a worker without notice and without gratuity for serious misconduct, for example using a false identity or false documents, or being absent without a valid reason for more than 7 days in a row or 15 days in a year.
Before you resign: serve your notice
Give notice in writing: 1 month if you've worked 2 years or less, 2 months after that. See the notice period guide.
The employer can deduct what you owe
By law, the employer may deduct amounts you owe it, such as a loan or salary advance, from your gratuity. Ask for a written breakdown of your final settlement.
Work out your own amount
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