Visas & Residency
Step by step guides to Qatar visas and residency: work and family visit visas, Hayya, QID status checks and renewal, Metrash and Tawtheeq, medical commission, police clearance, exit permits, travel ban checks and your embassy in Doha.
17 guides in this hub
Guides in this hub
Tawtheeq (National Authentication System) Qatar: How to Register & Fix Login Issues
Tawtheeq is Qatar's National Authentication System (NAS), the single login for many government e-services. This guide covers registration fo
Metrash2 Qatar: Complete Guide to Registration, Services, OTP & Common Errors
Metrash2 was discontinued on 1 March 2025 and replaced by the Ministry of Interior's Metrash app. This guide covers downloading the genuine
Philippine Embassy Qatar & POLO-OWWA: Services, Appointment & Requirements
The Philippine Embassy, MWO and OWWA are three separate offices in Doha with different addresses and different booking rules. Passports need
Indian Embassy Qatar: Services, Timings, Appointment & Passport Renewal Guide
The Embassy of India in Doha runs a walk-in consular service with no appointment system, and every passport application starts online on the
Duhail Immigration Office Qatar: Location, Timings & Services
The building people call the Duhail Immigration Office is the MOI complex in Wadi Al Banat that took over from Al Gharafa in 2023. It houses
Medical Commission Qatar: Test Process, Status Check, Abu Hamour Timing & Fees
How the Medical Commission Qatar test works, what documents to bring, how appointments are booked, the Abu Hamour centre's location and timi
Umrah Visa from Qatar for Residents: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply
Qatar residents of any profession can now apply for a Saudi visa online and perform Umrah. Here is what you need, what it costs, how the fre
Health Card Qatar (HMC): How to Apply, Renew Online & Fees
How to apply for a Health Card Qatar registration through Nar'aakom, renew it online on Hukoomi, what the fees are by category, how to check
QVC Qatar (Qatar Visa Center) 2026: Appointment, Medical Report and Status Check
QVC Qatar explained: how to book a Qatar Visa Center appointment, what happens at contract signing, biometrics and the medical, and how to c
How to Get Police Clearance Certificate in Qatar
How to get a Police Clearance Certificate (Good Conduct Certificate) in Qatar: application channels, the QR10 fee, documents by purpose, and
How to Check a Travel Ban in Qatar
How to check a travel ban in Qatar through the official MOI portal, what the result shows, and how a court-ordered ban differs from a Public
Qatar Family Visit Visa 2026: Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Qatar family visit visa 2026: who can sponsor, minimum salary, eligible relatives, documents, the Metrash application process, fees, extensi
Qatar Work Visa 2026: Requirements, Process, Fees & How to Apply
Qatar work visa 2026: how employer sponsorship works, the QVC biometric and medical process, entry visa and residence permit fees, and the f
How to Apply for Hayya Card Qatar 2026: Requirements & Steps
Apply for a Hayya Card Qatar 2026 step by step: current A1-A4 and F1 categories, documents, QAR 100 fee, status tracking and entry requireme
Qatar Exit Permit Check 2026: Who Needs It and How to Check Online
Most expats no longer need a Qatar exit permit in 2026. Here is how to check online with your QID on the MOI portal, what the result means,
Qatar ID Renewal 2026: Requirements, Fees, Online Process and Status Check
Qatar ID renewal explained for 2026: who initiates it, which official MOI channels handle it, what documents are needed, why fee figures onl
QID Check Online: Qatar ID Status, Expiry and Renewal (2026 Guide)
How to do a free QID check on the official MOI portal: Qatar ID status, validity and expiry date, renewal tracking, and card delivery throug