How to get a police certificate – Qatar
If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.
Name of the document you need
Police Clearance Certificate
Police certificate and IRCC requirements
You must provide a police certificate when you apply for:
- permanent residence
- citizenship
- some temporary residence programs
Check your application package or instructions for details.
How to apply
For Qatar residents
Apply online through the Metrash portal, with the MOI form. You can also apply in person or ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Qatar with power of attorney to apply on your behalf at the Criminal Evidences and Information Department or at your nearest Qatari embassy or consulate.
Special considerations
If you are in Qatar on a Visitor Status Certificate: Qatar does not issue a residence ID card to visitors. Police clearance certificates are only issued to residents of Qatar with an ID card number. If you were a visitor before you became a resident, you are required to provide a written explanation with the dates of your visitor status and a copy of your passport with your entry stamp to Qatar.
If you request a police clearance certificate through the Metrash portal, the clearance will be sent directly by email to IRCC.
Contact information
Ministry of Interior (MOI)
Director of Criminal Evidences and Information Department (CEID)
P.O. Box 23004
Doha, State of Qatar
Telephone: 974-450-8666
Location: Gharrafat Al Rayyan” area in the “Al Rayyan municipality, Zone no.51
Email inquiries: ceid@moi.gov.qa
For more information, refer to the MOI website.