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Applicants may apply for a UAE entry visa through the official digital platforms and authorized channels in the UAE, including the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), subject to the applicable visa type, eligibility criteria, and requirements.
Applications may be submitted through the ICP Smart Services platform. For assistance, please contact ICP at +971 600 522222.
The UAE’s Digital Attestation Service enables customers to complete the required attestation by the UAE Mission and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs through one application.
- Personal and commercial documents: attestation applications may be submitted through the MoFA Document Attestation service on the Ministry’s website or mobile application.
- Commercial invoices and certificates of origin: must be submitted through the eDAS 2.0 system.
Applicants should review the requirements for their document type before submitting the application.
UAE nationals and residents may apply for a Police Clearance Certificate, also known as a Good Conduct Certificate, through the digital channels of the UAE Ministry of Interior.
Applications may be submitted through the Ministry of Interior website or the MOI UAE mobile application.
If the certificate will be used outside the UAE, the applicant may select the attestation option during the application process, where available, or submit a separate application through MoFA’s Document Attestation service.
UAE nationals seeking to obtain the supporting certificate required to exchange their UAE driving license in Qatar should contact the Embassy and provide the following:
1. A clear copy of the valid UAE driving license.
2. A completed driving license form.
3. Payment of the applicable AED 150 fee.
The exchange of the driving license remains subject to the requirements and approval of the competent authorities in the State of Qatar. Applicants are advised to contact the Embassy before visiting to confirm the latest requirements.
UAE citizens residing in Qatar should contact the Embassy to obtain a To Whom It May Concern certificate confirming the reason for their stay in the country, where required.
The citizen may then complete the passport renewal application through the digital channels of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, in accordance with the applicable requirements and procedures.
A UAE citizen wishing to marry a non-UAE citizen in Qatar must obtain the required prior approval through the relevant UAE authorities and complete the applicable marriage and document-attestation procedures.
Applicants should contact the Embassy’s Consular Section before proceeding to confirm the requirements applicable to their circumstances.
In a medical emergency, UAE nationals should contact the local emergency services and their overseas medical insurance provider immediately.
For treatment approvals and insurance assistance, UAE citizens may contact:
• Telephone: +971 4 278 1335
• Email: approvals@sea.msh-intl.com
UAE nationals should also retain copies of their identification documents, insurance information, medical reports, and treatment records.
Parents must first register the birth with the competent Qatari authorities and obtain the child’s official birth certificate. The required documents must then be attested in accordance with the approved procedures.
One of the parents or the legal guardian may subsequently apply for an electronic Return Document for the newborn through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or mobile application. The Return Document enables children of UAE citizens born abroad to travel to the UAE.
After entering the UAE, the parents should apply for the child’s passport and complete the remaining identification procedures through the relevant UAE authorities.
For the requirements and application process, please visit the Return Document for Newborns service.
UAE nationals should report the loss of identification documents immediately to the nearest police station in Qatar and obtain an official police report.
- If the passport has been lost: apply for an electronic Return Document through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or mobile application using UAE PASS and upload the required documents, including the police report.
- If the Emirates ID has been lost: report it and apply for a replacement through the digital channels of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
For further assistance, please contact the Embassy or visit MoFA’s Return Document service.
UAE citizens traveling to Qatar with personal medication should review the requirements of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health before departure, particularly if the medication is controlled.
Travelers may be required to:
1. Carry a recent medical prescription or report issued by a licensed healthcare provider, clearly stating the patient’s name, prescribed medication, dosage, and duration of treatment.
2. Keep the medication in its original packaging.
3. Carry only the quantity required for personal use, generally not exceeding a 30-day supply for controlled medication.
4. Obtain prior electronic approval from Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, where required.
Travelers should verify the latest requirements and permit procedures through the official Qatar Ministry of Public Health website before traveling
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