Qatar ID is the most important document for anyone living in Qatar. As a Qatar ID holder, you must be aware of the expiry and renewal date of your QID. Once your QID is nearing the expiry date, you need to renew it at the earliest to avoid any penalties and fines. The QID renewal process is easy and you can do it from the comfort of your home on your smartphone.
The Metrash2 app allows you to renew your QID and is the easiest way to renew your Qatar ID online. Metrash 2 is an official application by the Ministry of Interior of Qatar.
Renew Qatar ID in Metrash2
The Qatar ID renewal process is easy using the Metrash2 app. First, you need to download and log in to your Metrash2 app account. If you do not have the app on your smartphone, you can download it from Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
Once you have logged in to your Metrash2 account, start following the steps below to renew your Qatar ID using the Metrash2 app.
- Open the Metrash2 app and click on the Residency option on the homepage.
- On the next screen, click on the Residency Renewal option.
- Now you will see your QID details. Below the details, you will find two options Personal and Company.
- To renew your QID, select Personal and add your QID number in the blank field, and click Next.
- If you want to renew the QID of somebody else then select the company and enter his/her company name and QID number and click on Next for adding the QID.
- Added QID will show as a list on the next page. Select the QID which you want to renew and click on next.
- On the Next page enter the Zone, Street, Building, and Unit. Click on Next.
- Now the payment window will open. Make the required payment using a credit or debit card.
- Once the payment is done your QID will be renewed and you will get delivery of your QID at your given address.
Congrats!! Your QID has been renewed using the Metrash2 app.
Qatar ID Renewal Charges
The MOI department of Qatar has set a standard fee structure for QID Renewal. Below are the renewal fees for different types of QID holders.
| Renewal Charges for 1 Year | QID Holders |
|---|---|
| QR 300 | Employees on individual sponsorship, farmers, domestic workers and seafarers. |
| QR 500 | Children, Spouse, and family sponsorships. |
| QR 1000 | Employees who are sponsored by institutions, shops, and companies. |
Above are the QID renewal fees. An additional QR 20 is charged by Qatar Post for QID Card delivery.
If one renews the QID for individual sponsorship, family sponsorship, children, and spouse for a period of three years then he/she is eligible for a 20% discount.
Frequently asked questions
The Qatar ID renewal fee for a person above 18 years is QR 500. If you are a domestic worker, seafarer, farmer, and on individual sponsorship, you will only be charged QR 300.
Qatar ID renewal payment methods are direct debit cards and credit cards.
The Qatar ID renewal process can take up to 7 working days.
Yes, a QID holder can renew his/her QID offline by visiting the National and Travel Documents Department. For the offline renewal process, you need to download a specified form for QID renewal from the MOI website.
No, the expired QID cannot be used for money transactions.
No, the renewal fee should be paid at the time of the renewal process.
By using the MOI website you can check the Qatar ID expiry status. Visit the highlighted link for the Qatar ID expiry check.
