How To Get Qatar Residency Permit For A Baby In 2024. As an expatriate living in Qatar, you need to obtain a residence permit for your precious newborn, whether the baby was born domestically or overseas. It is a joyous and challenging life transition. You cannot legally reside in the country without this vital document.
This guide aims to simplify the process in 2024, even though it may be challenging to gather the necessary documents and navigate administrative procedures during an already busy period. From obtaining a birth certificate and passport to securing that small plastic card that grants your child residency status, we walk you through the process step-by-step.
You can use this handy guide to avoid stress and successfully obtain your child’s Qatari residency permit as you embark on your new journey in Qatar.
Obtain Baby’s Birth Certificate
You need to register your baby’s birth if they are born in Qatar so you can obtain identification documents. For babies born in Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) issues birth certificates. Qatari nationality is not granted to foreign nationals. Additionally, expatriate parents must obtain a passport and register their baby’s birth with the embassy of their respective country.
An attested birth certificate from the hospital where your baby was born, along with a passport, are required if your baby was born outside Qatar.
Apply for Baby’s Passport
You can apply for your baby’s passport at your Embassy in Doha once you have obtained their Qatar birth certificate. Your embassy will specify the documents you need to submit.
Gather Documents for RP Application
A certified translation service can help you gather and translate the following documents into Arabic in order to apply for your baby’s RP at the Immigration Office:
For Baby Born in Qatar:
- Copies of parents’ residency permits (Qatar ID cards)
- Marriage certificate of parents
- Copies of passports (parents and baby)
- A letter from the company verifying the father’s employment (attested by the Ministry)
- No objection letter from father’s employer (with job details, salary, and contract type)
- Contract of employment attested by the Father’s Ministry
- Education certificates attested, notarized, and legalized by father
- Bank salary statements signed and sealed by father for the last six months
- Rental agreement attested by the ministry
- The utility bill shows the Qatar residence of the parents
- Birth certificate from the hospital for the baby
- Vaccination card for baby
- Passport photos of 4+ babies (blue background)
For Baby Born Outside Qatar:
- Copies of the passports of the parents and the baby
- Qatar resident permits for parents
- Marriage certificate notarized, attested, and legalized by parents
- Contract of employment attested by the Father’s Ministry
- Education certificates notarized, attested, and legalized by the father
- A signed and sealed six-month salary statement from the bank for father
- Birth certificate notarized, attested, and legalized for the baby
- Notarized, attested, legalized vaccination card for baby
- 4+ photos of your baby (blue background) for passports
Additional Documents if Baby Sponsored by Mother
The baby’s father’s no objection letter approving the sponsorship.
Fill Out Arabic Government Form:
Before submitting documents, you must fill out an Arabic form.
Submit Documents at Immigration Office
To avoid additional trips, take a queue token and submit your documents to the officer. They will review completeness. If any documents are missing, you should return with additional documents.
After submitting the visa application, you will receive a receipt with the application number.
Check Visa Status on Metrash2
Check your baby’s Qatar visa status on Metrash2. When the status shows “Ready to Print”, the Qatar visa is ready.
Collect Printed RP
You will need your baby’s original passport, a blue background passport photo, and visa receipt back to the Immigration Office. You will need to pay the QR 500 printing fee by credit card.
Newborn Visa for Babies Born Outside Qatar
After the baby is born, mothers can travel back to Qatar with their baby on a free Newborn Visa if they meet the following requirements:
- Qatari parent with valid residency permit
- 6-month-old baby
- Presenting the original birth certificate and separate passport
Apply for RP Within 2 Months of Arrival
Within two months of your baby’s birth in Qatar or arrival from abroad, you must apply for their RP.
Penalties for Delayed RP Application
You will be charged QR 10 per day until you submit your RP application within two months.
Conclusion
Before age two months, all babies must have a Family Residence Permit that is tied to their expatriate parents’ sponsorship in Qatar. Parents can obtain an RP for their babies born in Qatar or arriving from other countries by gathering the necessary documents, following visa application procedures, and paying the required fees. Checking visa status online and picking up your final ID card completes the application process. You can avoid daily penalties by applying within 2 months.