The certificate may be required for employment, education, migration, marriage or certain commercial activities, depending on the organisation requesting the document and the purpose of the application.

The service is administered through the ministry’s Criminal Evidence and Information Department, which examines applications according to the documentation and eligibility requirements applicable to each category.

Applicants should understand that the supporting evidence may differ depending on nationality, current residence status and the intended use of the certificate, making it important to review the relevant conditions before submitting a request.

According to Qatar’s official Hukoomi government portal, eligible applicants can request the certificate electronically through the Ministry of Interior’s online services using a smart card for authentication.

Users begin by signing in to the government platform and selecting the appropriate authority to complete the transaction, including the personal account option or an authorised company account where applicable.

The applicant then opens the Certificates and Reports section, selects the Police Clearance Certificate service and chooses the option to submit a new application for the required purpose.

After completing the necessary personal information, the applicant uploads the supporting documents associated with the selected purpose and proceeds to the approved electronic payment process.

The official government portal also confirms that the service is available through the Ministry of Interior’s Metrash mobile application, providing another digital channel for eligible applicants.

Individuals who prefer the paper-based procedure may download the relevant application form, complete the required information and submit the documents to the Criminal Evidence and Information Department.

The ministry allows the concerned individual or an appropriately authorised representative to submit a request, subject to the applicable identification and documentation requirements.

Applicants can also follow previously submitted requests through the official tracking function and provide additional attachments when the responsible authority identifies missing documents.

For Qatari citizens requesting a Police Clearance Certificate for employment purposes, the ministry requires a statement identifying the purpose of the certificate and the receiving organisation.

A copy of the applicant’s Qatar identification card must also be provided, allowing the responsible department to verify the personal information associated with the request.

Expatriate residents applying for employment-related purposes are subject to additional documentary conditions, including the relevant purpose statement and a copy of their Qatar ID.

Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, the ministry may also require a certificate issued by the embassy of the resident’s home country and authenticated by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the competent authorities.

However, the Ministry of Interior identifies specific categories of expatriates who are exempt from submitting this additional certificate from their country of nationality.

These exemptions include foreign residents born in Qatar and individuals who first entered the country when they were younger than sixteen years of age.

The ministry also exempts expatriates who have resided in Qatar for more than ten years, provided their residence has not been interrupted for more than six months under the stated conditions.

These exemptions relate to the additional supporting document required for certain employment applications and should not be confused with a general exemption from requesting the Qatari Police Clearance Certificate itself.

When a certificate is required for use outside Qatar, including education or immigration purposes, the ministry’s published requirements for citizens and current residents include a copy of the Qatar identification card.

Different procedures apply to individuals who previously resided in Qatar but have since departed the country, because their applications may need to be processed through Qatari diplomatic or consular channels abroad.

The requirements for former residents include authenticated fingerprints, passport identification, evidence of previous Qatari residence and two personal photographs according to the published specifications.

Applicants should therefore distinguish the process for current residents from the arrangements for former residents living abroad, since their documents and submission methods are not identical.

Regarding fees, the official Hukoomi service page lists a charge of QAR 10 for each Police Clearance Certificate application submitted through the relevant government service.

After completing the electronic payment process, applicants can obtain a payment receipt and use the tracking service to check whether their request has been processed or requires further information.

Although the electronic submission service is available at any time, successfully submitting and paying for an application does not necessarily guarantee immediate issuance when further verification is necessary.

Applicants outside Qatar may also encounter additional documentation, authentication or delivery expenses depending on the procedure used, which should not be confused with the ordinary domestic application charge.

The Ministry of Interior publishes guidance on Police Clearance Certificate eligibility through its official website, including separate requirements for employment-related requests and certificates intended for international use.

Applicants can also consult the Criminal Evidence and Information Department or use the official digital service channels to confirm the documentation relevant to their individual circumstances.

Citizens and residents are encouraged to verify their personal information, the intended receiving organisation and the accuracy of uploaded supporting documents before submitting their applications.

The procedures described represent an existing government service and should not be interpreted as newly introduced certificate fees or immigration regulations announced in November 2026.

Source: Qatar Ministry of Interior – Criminal Evidence and Information Department, and the official Hukoomi Government Portal.