Government Services in Qatar
MOI Qatar and Metrash2 - QID, exit permits, and the daily essentials.
Overview
Qatar centralises resident services under the Ministry of Interior, with the Metrash2 mobile app as the main daily channel.
- •Qatar ID (QID) required for all residents
- •Metrash2 app handles most renewals
- •Exit permits no longer required for most expats since 2018
Main government portals
MOI Qatar - Ministry of Interior - Qatar
Handles residency permits (QID), entry visas, and exit permits in Qatar.
Metrash - Metrash (formerly Metrash2)
Qatar Ministry of Interior's official mobile app for residents. The old Metrash2 app was discontinued and all its services moved to the updated Metrash app: QID renewal, visa services, traffic fines, and exit permissions from your phone.
Government services
Residence Permit (RP)
Issuance, renewal, and transfer of GCC residency permits.
Qatar ID (QID)
The unified resident identity card across GCC states.
Qatar Driving Licence
Obtaining, renewing, or converting a foreign driving licence.
Istimara (Vehicle Registration)
Registering a new or transferred vehicle and renewing yearly Mulkiya/Istimara.
Family Residence Visa
Sponsoring a spouse, children, or parents to live with you in the GCC.
Work Permit (Labour Card)
Issuance, transfer, and renewal of employment permits.
MOFA Attestation
Legalising educational, marriage, and birth certificates for use in the GCC.
Fines & Overstay
Checking, contesting, and paying traffic, immigration, and overstay fines.
Exit & Re-Entry
Travel permits for residents to leave and return.
Hamad Health Card
Government health insurance enrolment and renewal.
Commercial Registration (CR) & Trade Licence
Setting up and renewing a commercial licence for a business.
Good Conduct Certificate (PCC)
Obtaining a Good Conduct certificate for visa or job applications.