Forms
1. New Hire Documents
Below is a list of documents necessary to complete the hiring process at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). The documents should be submitted using the button below or in person by visiting the GU-Q Human Resources department. If you have any questions, please contact email guqhr@georgetown.edu.
Non-U.S. Taxpayers
Employees who do not have a tax obligation to the U.S. must provide the following documents:
- Personal Data Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- GU-Q Bank Deposit Form*
- Passport copy
- W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status (Click here for an example of a completed form)
- Benefits and Allowances Declaration Form (if applicable)
- Qatar Residence Permit copy (for residents of Qatar)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
U.S. Taxpayers
Employees who are U.S. taxpayers must provide the following documents:
- Personal Data Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- GU-Q Bank Deposit Form*
- Passport copy
- W-4 Federal Tax Withholding
- Benefits and Allowances Declaration Form (if applicable)
- Qatar Residence Permit copy (for residents of Qatar)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
US Taxpayers must also complete one of the following tax forms, depending on their state of residence:
- VA-4 Virginia State Withholding Form
- Maryland MW 507 Withholding Certificate
- D-4 District of Columbia Withholding Form
- D-4A Certificate of Non-Residence in DC
Employees residing in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia should submit the corresponding withholding form. Employees residing elsewhere should use the D-4A Certificate of Non Residence in D.C. form.
2. Medical Forms
Hamad Medical Corporation Health Card Application Form
Medical Certificate – Family Leave
Medical Certificate – Short Term Disability Leave
Return to Work Form
3. Payroll and Tax Forms
GU-Q Bank Direct Deposit Form*
Statement for Claiming Exemption From Withholding on Foreign Earned Income (673)
Overtime Payroll Sheet (employee login required)
4. Other Forms
Learning and Development Request Form (employee login required)
Homeschooling Verification Form (employee login required)
Sponsored University Associates (SUA) Request Form (employee login required)
*Please note that GU-Q is able to deposit salary into U.S. and Qatar banks only. GU-Q Human Resources can assist in setting up a local bank account. This must be done after the employee has relocated to Doha. Employees with a U.S.-based banking account may opt to have all or part of their salary deposited into either the Qatari-based or U.S.-based bank account.