The service is intended to simplify administrative procedures associated with correcting personal information, enabling users to submit applications, upload supporting documents, and monitor the progress of their transactions electronically.

According to the official Hukoomi government service guide, no government fee is required for this application, although applicants must meet the relevant conditions and provide sufficient documentary evidence.

Accurate personal information is particularly important when discrepancies appear between Qatari identification records, passports, birth certificates, or other official documents used in residency and administrative procedures.

The service allows users to request a name change or date of birth correction by signing in to the Metrash application using their Qatar identification number and account credentials.

Applicants then navigate to the Residency section and select Change Personal Information, where they can access the relevant application and follow-up options.

The system allows users to enter their own Qatar ID number or that of an eligible family member, select the required type of correction, and complete the necessary application information.

Submitting an electronic request does not automatically guarantee approval, as the relevant authorities must examine the supporting documentation and determine whether the proposed amendment satisfies official requirements.

Regarding documentation, applicants must provide a written letter explaining the reason for the requested change and describing the circumstances that make the correction necessary.

The service also requires a copy of the previous passport showing the information before modification and a copy of the current passport reflecting the updated information.

An authenticated birth certificate certified by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is another requirement identified in the official government service guide.

Applicants should ensure that all submitted documents are clear, complete, and consistent with the information entered in the electronic application to avoid unnecessary delays.

After entering the required information and uploading supporting documents, applicants complete the electronic submission process until the system confirms that the application has been successfully registered.

The status of the request can subsequently be monitored through the application’s follow-up section using the Qatar identification number of the applicant or the person whose information is being corrected.

When an application requiring a newspaper announcement receives the relevant approval, an authorized advertisement form is sent to the registered email address for completion of the publication procedure.

Applicants should follow the instructions provided by the authority and should not assume that preliminary approval means all administrative steps have already been completed.

One important requirement concerns the publication of an announcement in a newspaper accredited in Qatar for applications where such publication is mandatory.

The appropriate newspaper language is determined according to the nationality and relevant identification records of the applicant, as explained in the official service instructions.

Applicants must then return to the application, select the newspaper announcement upload option, provide the required information, and attach a copy of the published notice.

The government guide states that completion of the procedure requires 14 days from the date the announcement is published in the newspaper for applications subject to that requirement.

However, the Ministry of Interior’s service instructions provide an important exception for children under seven years of age, whose personal information change applications do not require a newspaper advertisement.

This distinction can be particularly relevant to parents seeking to correct their children’s identification information, since the publication requirement depends on the applicant’s age.

The exemption from newspaper publication does not remove the need to provide the required documents or obtain approval from the relevant government authorities.

The official instructions also specify that applications for this electronic service must be submitted while the applicant is inside Qatar.

For individuals unable to complete the application electronically, the service guide provides information about a paper application option, with supporting documentation depending on the nature of the requested amendment.

Although the application itself is free of government service charges, applicants should distinguish this from any separate costs that may arise from document authentication or newspaper pub