You need to fulfill all the following requirements to get a Qatar ID:
- Qatar Service Centers must be visited.
- Both the original and a copy of the passport must be valid.
- Two passport-sized photos are required (for people under 12 and those over 65).
- Guardian’s approval (for under the age of 18).
- A valid residency permit is required.
- A copy of the birth certificate.
- Copies of the parents’ ID cards.
- The applicant must be physically present at the Qatar ID Card Office if he is older than 12 and applying for the first time.
- Fingerprints and other biometric data will be collected at the Qatar ID card office.
- Application forms from the MOI website must be completed and attested.
- Medical checkup results should be done, which includes blood typing and X-rays.
How to get a Qatar ID – Online Method
You can follow the steps below to get yourself a Qatar ID:
Step 1: Qatar MOI Website: First, go to the official MOI website provided by Qatar through this LINK.
Step 2: MOI Services: Now click on the “MOI Services” option to access different services.
Step 3: MOI Form: Click on the MOI form to access the department forms page.
Step 4: Forms Page: You can select “By Category,” and then search for “Official Document Services,” and then click on “Passport / ID Card Application”
Step 5: Application Form: An application will open, you can download it and fill it out on your mobile or pc. You need to fill out your name, DOB, nationality, and current address.
Step 6: Other Documents: Ensure that you also upload a copy of your passport, residence permit, and proof of address in Qatar.
Step 7: Uploading: Now upload all the documents with the application form to the Email or Fax given at the end of the form.
A fee for Getting a Qatar ID
The required payment is as follows:
- The smart card fee is 100 QAR
- One year E-gate fee: 100 QAR
- Two-year E-gate fee: 150 QAR
- Three-year E-gate fee: 200 QAR
- Processing Fee: 100 QAR
- Digital documents and E-Signature: QAR 50 to QAR 100
Payment Method for Qatar ID
You can pay the fee for your Qatar ID using:
- Online Bank Transfer
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Cash Payment
Processing Time and Duration of Application
The application can take time, and it can be as follows:
- 5-6 working days, depending on the workload.
- Applicants can receive their ID within 2-3 weeks.
Qatar ID Displayed Information
Qatar ID can be different for Qatari citizens and Qatari expatriates, which is as follows:
