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Background: The current research study discusses the lived experiences of the working Filipino visual artists currently living in Qatar and their experiences with the change of environment in Qatar from the Philippines. Filipino Workers have migrated to different countries to look for better opportunities than in the Philippines, with better opportunities abroad. Method: The researchers utilized a phenomenological research design to understand the lived experiences of Filipino Visual Artists in Qatar and find the difficulties and issues that Visual Artists faced in the State of Qatar relative to the central question: "What are the challenges commonly encountered by Filipino visual artists in Qatar?" Findings: The findings show that the struggles between working In Qatar and the Philippines are due to Qatar's culture and religion that have impacted their work environment. The Constant Difficulties that Filipino Visual Artists face are Cultural Barriers, Stress, and Time Management. Conclusion: Qatar's Cultural, Linguistic, and Religious backgrounds have created difficulties in the work of Filipino Artists. Despite the setbacks, Filipino Visual Artists have learned to live and adapt to the work environment in the State of Qatar.