Guides
Step-by-step help with official links and a last-reviewed date.
New to QatarYour first 30 days in QatarA simple, sensible order for the essentials after you arrive — so nothing blocks the next step.ResidencyGet your Qatar ID (residence permit)Medical exam, fingerprints and QID — what happens, in what order, and what to bring.ResidencyBring your family to QatarWho can sponsor, who can be sponsored, the documents to attest, and the Metrash steps.Everyday lifeGet your health cardApply online or at your local health centre, what to bring, and what it costs.DrivingGet a Qatar driving licenceTransfer your home licence if you can, or go through a driving school. Documents, tests and costs.HousingRent a home with confidenceViewing, contracts, registering your lease and connecting KAHRAMAA — a renter’s checklist.Work & moneyUnderstand your end-of-service payHow gratuity is worked out under Qatar’s Labour Law, what counts, and what to ask your employer.LeavingLeave Qatar without loose endsA calm exit checklist: final pay, visas, bills, deposits, car and bank.ResidencyRenew your Qatar IDCheck your expiry date, who renews it, what you need and how to avoid daily late fines.DrivingRenew your car registration (Istimara)Insurance, Fahes inspection and the Metrash steps — done in an afternoon.ResidencyInvite family on a visit visaBring parents, siblings or other relatives to visit — who qualifies, salary rules, insurance and extensions.Work & moneyOpen a bank accountThe documents banks ask for, the salary letter they’re picky about, and how long it takes.