Will the fact that I was deported from the UAE effect me getting a visa for Qatar?

hi xavier,....thanks for the complements,....whats the thing that im wondering is,...one of my friend who is being jailed also there at uae,....he is being hired now in qatar,....and now he is worrying what would be happened on him when he got fingerprinting,...it might possible that the record what he has in uae would be visibly saw at their system? thanks,.....God bless

Hi Jamilla

This is the kind of situation that occurs quite often but is complicated by the fact that each individual case is unique. Each country has its own visa laws and Qatar is no exception. 

Generally speaking, if you are asked about immigration breaches, refusals or deportations on your visa application, this would jeopardise your chances of getting into the country in the first place (I wouldn't recommend lying). 

It is very unlikely that you will be imprisoned for minor crimes committed in another country, I think your biggest risk is being allowed into Qatar.

I'd suggest getting hold of an immigration lawyer in Qatar, or asking at a consulate. 

To get a broader idea of how the visa process works, see Visas in Qatar. I'd also have a look at Working in Qatar to understand the work culture there.

Good luck,

Xavier