Qatar Visa Extension 2024: What is the Visa Renewal Process in Qatar?

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Updated September 2024

Given Qatar’s many attractions, some visitors may find that they need a lot of time to see the country fully. To extend your stay in Qatar a little bit, it is best to know when your visa will need to be renewed.

Read on as Wego offers a guide on extending or renewing your Qatar visa.

How to extend a Qatar visa online?

Qatar has simplified the visa extension process through its online Ministry of Interior portal. To renew your tourist, business, or any other type of Qatar visa:

1. Visit the Ministry of Interior Portal
2. Log in using your original visa or passport number and nationality to log in
3. Complete the captcha verification
4. Provide the necessary information and select your desired extension period
5. Pay the required fees to finalize the renewal process

How to extend a Qatar visa via an offline form?

You can renew your visa offline by following these steps:

1. Obtain a copy of the visa extension form and fill it out completely
2. Go to the General Directorate of Passports department
3. Present your passport, return ticket, and completed visa extension form
4. Pay the required visa renewal fees

For inquiries or assistance, contact the department at 44890212.

To avoid fines, ensure you renew your visa before it expires. A late fee of AED 200 will be charged for each day of overstay.

How to check the status of a Qatar visa extension?

You can check your visa status and extended validity on the Ministry’s Visa Inquiry & Printing portal. Enter your original visa number or passport number and your nationality.

Qatar visa extension fee

Administrative fees are AED 200 per month. For a maximum 3-month renewal, the total fees would be AED 600.

Requirement of medical examination

Those who wish to apply for an extension of Qatar’s family visit visa or the official visa must undergo a medical examination at a Ministry of Public Health center.

During the examination, you must present a copy of your passport and visa. The health center will automatically send the medical exam results to the Ministry of Interior.

The fee for this medical exam is AED 100 using payment cards.