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For Egyptians in Qatar: passports, the "Egyptian Abroad" app and consular services in Doha
How Egyptians living in Qatar renew or replace a passport, use the embassy's new "Masry Bel-Kharij" (Egyptian Abroad) app, renew a national ID card, register a child born in Qatar, make a power of attorney (tawkeel) and get help with work problems.
Last reviewed: 8 November 2026
- Where
- Embassy of Egypt, Diplomatic Area, Onaiza (Dafna), Doha; tel 4483 2424 or 4483 2192
- New app
- "Masry Bel-Kharij" (trial from Oct 2026): approval for a lost or damaged passport replacement
- National ID
- A Civil Status committee visited the embassy 17–27 Oct 2026; watch the embassy page for the next visit
- Fees
- Set by Egypt and not published for Doha; ask the consular section
Most official paperwork Egyptians in Qatar need from their own government goes through the consular section of the Embassy of Egypt in Doha, in the Diplomatic Area at Onaiza. The embassy renews passports, replaces lost or damaged ones, registers births, certifies powers of attorney (tawkeel) and handles other civil papers, and it has a labour attaché for work problems. In October 2026 the embassy began a trial of the "Masry Bel-Kharij" (Egyptian Abroad) app, which for now lets you request approval for a replacement passport without a visit. This guide follows the order most people need things: check your passport and national ID, renew or replace, register children, then powers of attorney, military status and help in emergencies. The Qatar side, such as moving your residence permit to a new passport, is covered in separate guides linked below; rules and fees are set in Egypt and change often, so confirm with the embassy before you go.
Before you start
- Your current Egyptian passport (original and a copy of the photo page)
- Your Egyptian national ID card (required from age 16 for passport renewal), even if expired, or at least its 14-digit number
- Valid Qatar ID (QID) and a copy of front and back
- Recent passport photos that meet the Egyptian Passport Authority's specifications
- For men of conscription age: a document showing your military service status
- For a lost passport: the police report from Qatar's Ministry of Interior
- For a child born in Qatar: the Qatari birth certificate attested by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both parents' passports and the Egyptian marriage document
- For a power of attorney: the full name, national ID number and address of the person in Egypt you are appointing
- A smartphone with the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app (App Store or Google Play) if you need a replacement passport
Step by step
Know where the embassy is and who does what
The Embassy of Egypt is in the Diplomatic Complex in the Diplomatic Area at Dafna–Onaiza, Doha. Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists its phone numbers as 4483 2424 and 4483 2192. The consular section handles passports, civil papers and powers of attorney, and the embassy has a labour attaché for problems with employers. Opening hours change in Ramadan and on holidays, so call or check the embassy's official Facebook page before you go, and arrive early.
Check your passport and national ID dates
Look at the expiry dates on your passport and your national ID card. Qatar needs a valid passport to renew your residence permit (QID), and airlines usually want at least six months left. Egypt asks for a valid national ID from anyone aged 16 or over when renewing a passport, so renew an expired ID first if you can. Start early: anything that has to be checked with authorities in Egypt takes weeks, not days.
Read guide: Renew your Qatar ID →Renew your passport at the consular section
Passport renewal is still done in person at the embassy; the new app does not cover it yet. Bring your old passport, valid national ID, photos and, for men of conscription age, proof of your military status; some cases also ask for your educational qualification. You fill in the form, hand in the documents and pay the fee, and the embassy tells you when to collect. Keep the receipt.
Register the new passport in Qatar
Your Qatar residence permit is linked to your old passport number, so the new passport has to be added to Qatar's immigration record. Your employer's PRO or your sponsor usually does this through Metrash or the government services portal. Do not travel on the new passport until it has been updated, or you may have problems at Hamad International Airport.
Read guide: Got a new passport? Updating it in your Qatar residence record →Lost or damaged passport: police report, then the app
If your passport is lost or stolen in Qatar, report it to the Ministry of Interior first and keep the report. Before the embassy can issue a replacement it needs an approval from Egypt; since October 2026 you can request that approval for a lost or a damaged passport through the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app without visiting the embassy. The embassy has posted a video on its Facebook page showing the steps. Once approved, follow the embassy's instructions to submit photos and documents; if you need to travel urgently, ask whether an emergency travel document can be issued.
Read guide: Lost something in Qatar? Reporting it and getting it back →Renew your national ID at the embassy committee
Egypt's Civil Status Authority is sending committees to its missions abroad to issue national ID cards. The last visit to Qatar was scheduled for 17 to 27 October 2026 (first-time cards, renewals, lost-card replacements and data corrections); visits are announced on the embassy's Facebook page, so check there for the next one. Contact the embassy to book a slot and ask what to bring before you go. If you miss it, you can renew the card at a civil registry office on your next visit to Egypt.
Register a child born in Qatar
First get the Qatari birth certificate and attest it at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; because it is already in Arabic, it usually needs no translation. Take it to the consular section with the original and a copy of both parents' passports and your Egyptian marriage document (or a foreign marriage contract attested in Qatar and by the embassy). The embassy sends the file to Egypt, and the Egyptian birth certificate takes about 6 to 8 weeks; it is handed only to a parent. A parent in Egypt can also apply faster at the births-abroad office in Abbassia, Cairo.
Read guide: Newborn in Qatar: birth certificate, passport and residence permit →Make a power of attorney (tawkeel)
A tawkeel lets a relative or lawyer in Egypt act for you, for example to sell property, deal with a bank or follow a court case. You must attend the embassy in person with your valid national ID or passport and the full name, national ID number and address of the person you are appointing. You choose the type (general, special, litigation, sale or purchase), sign in front of the consular officer, pay and collect the original, usually within 1 to 3 days. Property registries in Egypt sometimes ask for extra checks before accepting a tawkeel made abroad, so ask your agent what they need.
Read guide: Making a power of attorney in Qatar →Sort out attestation and other papers
Egyptian degrees and marriage certificates used in Qatar, for a job or a family visa, are attested in Egypt and then in Qatar. The embassy also handles papers for use in Egypt, such as document attestation, a criminal record certificate request, a no-objection to marriage and divorce certification. A Qatari police clearance is a separate document issued by Qatar's Ministry of Interior.
Read guide: Attesting marriage and birth certificates for Qatar →Check your military service status
Egyptian men of conscription age need a document showing their military status to renew a passport, and an unsettled status can stop a renewal. Egypt has run time-limited schemes for Egyptians abroad to settle their status permanently, applied for on tagneedinit.gov.eg; the 2023 round asked for a payment of USD or EUR 5,000. Ask the consular section whether a scheme is open now before you plan a trip to Egypt or a renewal.
Before you visit Egypt: your phone
Since 21 January 2026 the general exemption for mobile phones brought into Egypt has ended. Egyptians living abroad can get an exemption for one personal phone per visit, valid for 90 days, by contacting the mobile governance hotline 15380 or its WhatsApp. Other phones must be registered and any fee paid within 90 days through the "Telephony" (تليفوني) app or bank channels, or the phone is cut off from Egyptian networks.
Get help with work problems and emergencies
For unpaid salary, a dispute with your employer or ill-treatment, contact the embassy's labour attaché, and use Qatar's Ministry of Labour complaint system at the same time. If an Egyptian dies in Qatar, the embassy helps with the papers needed to send the body home. Follow the embassy's official pages for notices on service changes, and ignore agents who charge to 'speed up' consular work. When sending money home, use licensed exchange houses or banks.
Read guide: Filing a labour complaint in Qatar: unpaid salary and other disputes →
What it costs
| Passport renewal, replacement, tawkeel and other consular fees in Doha | Not published for Doha; ask the consular section (fees are set by Egypt) |
Official fees at the time of review. Fees change, so confirm before paying.
Common mistakes
- Waiting until the QID renewal is due before renewing an Egyptian passport that is about to expire
- Trying to renew a passport with an expired national ID card or without proof of military status
- Expecting the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app to renew a passport: in the trial it only handles approval for a lost or damaged replacement
- Going to the embassy about a lost passport without first getting the Qatar police report
- Travelling on a new passport before Qatar's immigration record has been updated
- Missing the national ID committee dates and then finding the ID can only be renewed in Egypt
- Sending someone a tawkeel that is the wrong type (general vs special) for a property sale
Questions people ask
Can I renew my Egyptian passport through the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app?
Not yet. In the trial launched in October 2026, the app only lets you request approval to issue a replacement for a lost or damaged passport. The embassy says other passport approvals will be added later, so normal renewals are still done at the consular section.
My national ID card has expired. Can I renew it in Qatar?
Only while a Civil Status committee is visiting the embassy. The last visit was scheduled for 17 to 27 October 2026; watch the embassy's Facebook page for the next one, or renew in Egypt. It handles first-time cards, renewals, lost cards and corrections. Contact the embassy to book; otherwise renew at a civil registry office in Egypt.
I lost my passport in Doha. What do I do first?
Report it to the Ministry of Interior and get the police report. Then request the replacement approval through the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app and follow the embassy's instructions. Once the new passport is issued, have it registered with Qatar's immigration system.
How do I get an Egyptian birth certificate for my baby born in Qatar?
Attest the Qatari birth certificate at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and submit it at the embassy with both parents' passports and your marriage document. It takes about 6 to 8 weeks. A parent in Egypt can apply faster at the births-abroad office in Abbassia.
Do I have to go to the embassy in person for a tawkeel?
Yes. The person giving the power of attorney signs in front of the consular officer, with a valid national ID or passport. It is usually ready within 1 to 3 days.
I am of conscription age. Can I still renew my passport in Qatar?
You need a document showing your military status. If your status is unsettled, ask the consular section whether a settlement scheme for Egyptians abroad is open; past schemes ran for limited periods and were applied for on tagneedinit.gov.eg.
Will I pay customs on my phone when I visit Egypt?
Egyptians living abroad can get an exemption for one personal phone per visit for 90 days by contacting the hotline 15380. Other phones must be registered and the fee paid through the Telephony app within 90 days.
Who do I contact about a problem with my employer in Qatar?
Call the embassy and ask for the labour attaché, who can advise and follow up with Qatari authorities. File a complaint with Qatar's Ministry of Labour as well; our labour complaint guide explains how.
Official sources
- Al Raya: Egyptian embassy in Qatar launches the "Masry Bel-Kharij" app (Oct 2026) ↗
- Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Egypt's embassy in Doha ↗
- Maspero: Civil Status committees to issue national IDs abroad (Sept 2026) ↗
- Egypt Telegraph: getting a tawkeel or birth certificate from a consulate (2026) ↗
- Al-Dostor: renewing an Egyptian passport — documents (2026) ↗
- Al-Ahram Gate: new rules for phones brought into Egypt (Jan 2026) ↗
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