Doha, June 17 -- Qatar has reduced the grace period for expatriates to leave the country after their residence permits are cancelled, shortening it from 30 days to 14 days, Gulf Times reported.

The change was announced by Captain Ali Ahmed Ali Al Kuwari of the Airport Passports Department during a webinar on safe travel procedures organised by the Ministry of Interior's Public Relations Department.

"Earlier it was 30 days, but currently it is two weeks," Al Kuwari said. He added that individuals who remain in Qatar beyond the 14-day period will be fined QR 10 per day.

The revised rule is expected to affect thousands of expatriates, including Indian workers, who may need to make travel or employment arrangements within a shorter timefra...