HOW TO GET THE QID (QATAR IDENTIFICACTION DOCUMENT)

If you are new in Doha, you will have to follow the following steps to get your Qatar ID following the next steps:

  1. Medical examination & Blood Group Test: After 2 – 5 days from your arrival, a medical exam is scheduled to have an X-Ray and a Blood test at the medical facilities. Normally, the Medical result is cleared within 2-4 business days, unless the Medical Commission finds the assignee unfit, and assigns to him/her special procedures for the Medical result clearance. That might take between 1 week to 1 month, depends on the health condition.
  2. Fingerprints. Once the Medical result is cleared, you will have an appointment for the Fingerprints procedure.
  3. Residence Permit & Qatar ID card issuance. The Fingerprint is usually cleared within 2-4 Days. Consequentially, Qatar ID /Residence permit is issued.