What to Do if I Lost My Qatar ID?

What to Do if I Lost My Qatar ID? Follow Step-by-Step Guide

 It might be very frustrating when a person loses one’s Qatar ID card since the holders often doubt what to do. Being the only identity that the Qatari government has issued as the only genuine proof of identification, the loss of this document entails an immediate course of action. It can be entailed that the losses that can be incurred due to not having QID may be severe, particularly bearing in mind that the QID measures may be used fraudulently. Fortunately, this has not been seen as a problem as we shall see.

 This article will guide everyone regarding the procedure if his/her Qatar ID needs to be retrieved. Whether it is as simple as reporting this to the relevant authority or seeking a replacement, we have provided you with a useful checklist. However, it will be important to focus on the following aspect which is what to do in case you have lost the QID.

 Lost Your Qatar ID? Solutions for Residents in Qatar and Non-Residents

 Sometimes people lose their ID, and it just becomes an inconvenience, that even alters one’s schedule, but Qataris and foreigners living in Qatar have choices. One thing worth noting is that you can get a QID replacement irrespective of any reason at all.

 If you have lost your Qatar ID, you should follow these steps:

 Report the loss to the police: This can be done through reporting to the nearest police station with the intent of reporting lost items under the lost and found section.

 Apply for a replacement ID: This can be achieved by first visiting the Expatriates Affairs Department, and filling out a form. You will need to provide the following documents:

 •       Passport

 •       Photo ID

 •       Health certificate; Employment letters; Utility bills (water, electricity, and telephone) that have to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Rental receipts that have to be stamped by the concerned Qatari authority; Bank statements that have to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Visa fee receipt.

 •       A police report

 Pay the application fee: The fee charged for the replacement of an ID is QR 200 when applied through an application.

 Wait for your new ID to be issued: This can take up to 5 days depending on the type of ID that one is being asked to present or that he/she wants to be issued with. Here are some additional tips:

 •       It is advisable that you keep a photocopy of the Qatar ID in a safer place. Thus, if you misplace your original ID the new one can act as an original copy in case of any doubt.

 •       When traveling make sure to carry with you a copy of your passport and Qatari identification card. It will assist you to defend your Sheer and nationality in case you are arrested by the police.

 •       If you are applying for a job then please attach a photocopy of your Qatari ID as well. It will also assist the employer verify your identity and your residency status as required by the law.

 Qatar ID Lost While in Qatar:

 It ought to be noted that new rules have rendered it easier to get a replacement for a misplaced QID in Qatar. Below, here is how to go through the process of obtaining a replacement for your lost Qatar ID.

Step 1: I will make it to go to the Gharafah Immigration Building 2.

 If one gets to Gharafah Immigration Office Building No 2, the captain should then direct to the officer on duty. Here it is not necessary to introduce any token.

 Step 2: Getting the sponsor NOC

 A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from any sponsor is compulsory for the replacement of a Qatar ID and it can be collected from the Immigration Department.

 Step 3: Submit your documents

 At gate number two you have to turn left to access another room. On the left side of the writing, a staff member will hand to you an application form. Your resident permits and your sponsor’s approval you get in the UK are also needed for copies of them. This number you are going to receive from the staff on the left side.

 Step 4: Go to the counter with the ‘L’ label.

 When you take your number to Counter “L” the charge is QR 200, for your card and QRO 10 for the application paper. You will be given a new card and within an hour the new card will be activated.

 Step 5: Arrive early

 It is worth noticing that the immigration office is open from 6:30 AM, so if you arrive before this time, you will be able to avoid a long line.

Documents Required

 The following documents must be presented before you visit the immigration office:

 •       Sponsor letter in Arabic marked by print & seal

 •       Company ID card

 •       Get a copy of the lost Qatar ID

 •       Passport copy

 •       Resident visa copy

 •       Travel document

 Things to do if I lost my Qatar ID Abroad

 In case you lose your Qatar ID when you are in another country, you will only be allowed to come back to Qatar with your Residence Permit. That is why I have provided some possible solutions below.

 Application for the return permit at the Doha airport is done through the following methods:

 If you misplace your QID in any other country and you want to come back to Qatar, you’ll require a return permit from the Ministry of Interior. You do not get return permits upon your arrival but you need to have all the documents as well as information ready before you leave. Now to get the return permit, the following is the way that Doha Airport provides:

 Step 1: Do as stated

 Some of the important requirements during the application for a Return Permit include; you must possess a valid Residence Permit while entering the country and your period of stay out of the country must not exceed six months.

 Step 2: Return Permit

 In case, the client is coming through the Doha airport, he must approach the nearest immigration office to get a Return Permit. You do not have to go seek your employer for this help.

 Step 3: Submit the Loss Report

 It is important that you inform the relevant authorities of the loss of your Qatar ID as soon as possible and this includes informing your sponsor or employer.

 Step 4: Losing A Residence Card

 In the immigration system, after getting a Return Permit your Residence Card (Qatar ID) will be declared as missing.

 Step 5: Expectations of airline and immigration problems

 In some cases, one may be permitted to travel if he/she has a valid travel document at the time of applying for the Return Permit at the port of boarding or the home country as the case may be.

Step 6: Go to Immigration

fill out an application for a Qatar ID, attach the necessary documents required for the application, and wait for it to be processed.

 In Qatar, when you get a substitute, you have to surrender the original Qatar ID, and after you have come back, you have to submit additional documentation and fees for the replacements.

 You can read the How to Apply for Qatar ID step-by-step guide.

Method 2: Sponsorship by the employer of return permits

 The last solution is the safest one: get a return permit if you lose the Qatar ID issued by your employer or sponsor, and you are outside the country. Depending on the permits, the sponsored person must come back to Qatar at some given period. It is valid for 14 or 30 days whereby.

 Establishments and companies sponsored

 1. A sponsor can use the Metrash2 application or walk into any MOI Service Center to apply.

 2. For Metrash2 select “Leave Notification” and “Return Permit.” Choose the operation type as “Lost ID” within 6 months at QR 200. The permit will be sent to the email address you provide therefore, you should confirm the correct email that you want the permit to be sent to.

 3. For the in-person applications, the sponsor must produce an establishment card for the said company as well as copies of the passports of the sponsored person including the Lost Passport Certificate and the old and new passports.

 Expatriate Personal Sponsorship

 1. How to apply Online by using Metrash2 or for physical submission to one of the MOI Service Centers.

 2. Metrash2 enables users to pay via credit or debit card, therefore to do this, the option “Leave Notification” should be selected and then “Return Permit.”

 3. Sponsored persons who apply personally also need to attach other documents including a copy of the sponsored person’s passport and, a copy of both the old and new passports of the applicant as well.

 Sponsorship of a Qatari National

 1. To apply for a meter, you can do so through Metrash2 or any MOI Service Center.

 2. To pay through a credit /debit card, choose “Leave Notification” and “Return Permit” in Metrash2.

 3. Applicants have to provide a photocopy of their ID card, the photograph and features of the sponsored person with his or her current valid passport, the Lost Passport Certificate, and a photocopy of the old and new passports depending on the circumstances a person is in.

 Qatar ID Renewal outside Qatar: Passport × Health Certificate × visa × Vaccination Records × Marriage Certificate.

 When renewing your Qatar ID outside Qatar, you will need to provide these documents:

 •       Sponsor’s Arabic, stamped, & signed letter.

 •       It lost the copy of the Qatar ID.

 •       Residence visa copy.

 •       A passport copy.

 •       The company card. Lost Qatar ID Replacement Fees

Replacement is possible for lost Qatari ID if you currently reside outside Qatar. However, a fee is applied based on your absence period.

Replacement Fee

In case of a lost Qatari ID, the replacement fee is QR 200 for those who have been out of Qatar for less than six months.

Return Permit Fee

To obtain a new QID, you must pay QR 500 for a return permit if you have been away from Qatar for more than six months.

FAQS

If I lose my Qatar ID, where can I travel to?

 That is unadvisable since a valid identification document would be required on several occasions during the trip. The absence of the Qatar ID documents might put travelers in a fix since they wouldn’t be able to travel internationally. One should get a replacement ID as soon as possible before thinking of going on any travel.

 How soon can one get a replacement for the Qatar ID?

 The time taken to complete a new Qatar ID might take some time. As for the timeframe of the procedure and updates, it is better to check the information with QID Services or turn to the MOI Qatar ID website.

 Is there any charge when one replaces the lost QID of Qatar?

 Yes, there is a charge to get a Qatari ID once it has been lost and one needs a replacement. The amount of fee again can be different and to get the current fee structure the best way would be to visit the site of Qatar’s Ministry of Interior.

 Am I allowed to use a photocopy of a lost Qatari ID for identification?

 No, a photocopy of the lost Qatar ID cannot be used as an identification document had been lost. You have to get a replacement ID which involves certain procedures provided by MOI.

 Conclusion

 One can reduce the extent of calamity due to a lost Qatar ID by making a report on the loss and requesting a new one. Also, you must keep your ID from being lost in the future, and for any problem that you encounter, you will need to report them. In case you misplace, destroy, or have your QID to get it replaced without compromising your emotions today.