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As an Indian citizen living in a foreign country, renewing your passport can seem stressful. However, if you know the updated process, you can do your passport renewal easily without any hassles.
In Qatar, you can renew your Indian passport in three different places: Indian Embassy, ICC (Indian Cultural Center), and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum). You can do the renewal through any of these places, depending on your convenience. All you need is to know the latest procedure and plan in advance.
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do an Indian Passport renewal in Qatar through the Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF. We have also included the documents required, renewal fee, passport validity, locations and working hours.
- When To Renew Indian Passport
- Documents Required For Indian Passport Renewal in Qatar
- Indian Passport Renewal Fees in Qatar
- Indian Passport Validity
- How To Renew Indian Passport in Qatar
- 1. Passport Renewal Through the Indian Embassy
- 2. Passport Renewal Through ICC Qatar
- 3. Passport Renewal Through ICBF Qatar
- Important Points To Note
- FAQ on Indian Passport Renewal in Qatar
When To Renew Indian Passport
An Indian passport can be renewed up to one year before it expires. If the demand for passport renewal is very high during a period, the Embassy may restrict this to three or six months.
An Indian passport may still be renewed irrespective of its expiry date if one of the following conditions applies:
- The pages in the passport have been used up
- Change of personal details in Indian passport (name, address etc.)
- Change in passport holder’s appearance
- Change in passport holder’s signature
- Loss or damage of Indian passport
Note that some countries do not issue new visas if the passport is not valid for at least six months. In such cases, make sure to renew your passport before your travel.
Also, some countries do not accept passports with fewer than two pages remaining. Check your passport to make sure it has enough pages for your visa. Applicants who travel frequently may opt for a Jumbo Passport that contains 64 pages.
Documents Required For Indian Passport Renewal in Qatar
You will need the following documents to renew your Indian passport in Qatar:
- Completed Application Form
- Original Passport
- Copy of the Passport
- Copy of Qatar ID
- Two colour photos (50 x 50 mm) with white background
For minors, you need to present the original passports, passport copies and QID copies of the child’s parents. You will also need parents’ declaration in Annexure D Form. In case the father is not residing in Qatar, the mother should obtain a NOC from the father.
For a newborn passport, you need a child’s Birth Certificate (original + copy), Marriage Certificate and Birth Registration Form in addition to the above.
How To Apply For Qatar Birth Certificate Online
Indian Passport Renewal Fees in Qatar
Below is the fee for Indian Passport Renewal as stated on the Indian Embassy website (updated July 2022):
| Passport Type | Regular Service Fee (Embassy) | Tatkaal Service Fee (Embassy) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-issue of Passports – Ordinary (36 pages) | QR 282 | QR 828 |
| Re-issue of Passports – Jumbo (64 pages) | QR 373 | QR 919 |
| Re-issue of Passports for children below 15 years | QR 191 | QR 737 |
The above fee includes QR 8 towards the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF).
If you renew through ICC or ICBF, they will charge a service fee (QR 10) in addition to the above consular fee.
Indian Passport Validity
Below are the normal validity of regular Indian passports. Under certain conditions, the passport issuing authority can issue a passport for a shorter period.
| Passport Type | Passport Validity |
|---|---|
| Ordinary passports for adults | Ten years |
| Ordinary passports for minors | Five years* |
*or up to attaining 18 years, whichever is earlier. For children having crossed 15 years of age, a 10-year validity passport may also be applied.
How To Renew Indian Passport in Qatar
Indians living in Qatar have three places where they can apply to renew their passport:
- Passport Renewal Through the Indian Embassy
- Passport Renewal Through ICC (Indian Cultural Center)
- Passport Renewal Through ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum)
Please note that the Indian Embassy is the primary authority responsible for issuing the passports on behalf of the Government of India. ICC and ICBF only act as liaison services by collecting the applications from the public and handing them over to the Embassy for processing.
As ICC and ICBF working hours are longer than the Embassy, you can access them even during evenings and Saturdays.
1. Passport Renewal Through the Indian Embassy
With effect from 15 December 2022, an online appointment is NOT required to visit the Indian Embassy in Qatar for passport renewal or any other consular service.
Below are the steps for passport renewal through the Indian Embassy:
Step 1: Create an application form using the Passport Seva portal
Here is the link to the new Passport Seva portal.
- On this page, select the country “Qatar”.
- Create a USER ID by clicking on the “Register” link.
- Login using the USER ID.
- Click on “Apply for Ordinary Passport”; Select “Applying for Re-issue of Passport” and the reason for re-issue.
- Select the application type and booklet type; Click “Next”.
- Enter applicant details, family details, address details, previous passport details etc.
- Once you complete all the forms, you can see a preview of the new passport. If you need to change something, you can go back and make changes.
- Submit the form online.
Step 2: Take a printout of the application form
Once the online application is completed, your EAP-1 Form will be generated as a PDF file. Take a printout of this for taking to the Embassy.
Step 3: Affix your recent coloured photograph
You will need two colour photographs (50 x 50 mm) with white background. Taking photos with coloured or dark glasses or wearing a uniform is unacceptable. Refer to the passport photo guide for more details.
TIP: Get your latest photo taken in a professional photo studio as they would know the required quality. Bad photo is a common reason why many applications get rejected.
You can approach any typing centre if you need assistance filling out the forms. During the Embassy working hours, you can also see some freelancers near the Embassy entrance who will fill up the form for a small fee.
Step 4: Go to the Indian Embassy
- Parking space is limited at the Embassy premises.
- Show the printed application form at the first counter. They will review the form and give them back to you.
- Please be seated in the waiting area.
Step 5: Submit the documents and pay the required fees
- When your name is called, go to the counter.
- At the counter, submit the printed application and the required documents, and pay the fee.
- The signature must be done in the presence of the Embassy’s Submission Officer.
- You will be given a receipt with the date for collection. Normally this is the fifth working day after submission. In case additional verification is required, this may take a few weeks.
Step 6: On the collection day, go back to collect the passport
- For collection, a prior appointment is not needed.
- At the Embassy entrance, show the submission receipt for entry.
- Please be seated in the waiting area. When your name is called, go to the counter.
- You can get the new passport as well as the cancelled old passport.
Indian Embassy Qatar Location
The Embassy of India is located at Al Eithra Street in Onaiza near Doha West Bay.
Address: Villa No 86 & 90, Street No. 941, Al Eithra Street, Zone 63, Onaiza, Doha.
Telephone: +974-4425 5777
Here is the Google map for the location of the Indian Embassy in Qatar.
Indian Embassy Qatar Timing
Below are the working hours for the Embassy of India in Qatar:
| Embassy working hours | Sunday to Thursday | 09:00 am to 05:30 pm |
| Submission of documents | Sunday to Thursday | 09:15 am to 12:15 pm |
| Collection of passport | Sunday to Thursday | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
| Collection of visa, OCI or miscellaneous consular documents | Sunday to Thursday | 04:00 pm to 05:15 pm |
Indian Embassy Qatar Passport Renewal Tracking
The Indian Embassy in Qatar does not offer a tracking system for passport renewal applications. When you submit the documents for renewal, you will be given a receipt with the date for collection. You can directly go to the Embassy on the mentioned date.
2. Passport Renewal Through ICC Qatar
Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) is an apex body of the Indian expatriate community functioning under the patronage of the Embassy of India for the advancement of social and cultural activities of the Indian community in Qatar.
Renewal of Indian passports can also be done through the ICC office at Abu Hamour. Currently, the consular services at ICC do not need prior appointments.
The documents required and the application process are the same as the Indian Embassy. Just like the Indian Embassy, you can also find some freelancers near the ICC entrance who can fill up the form for a small fee.
For consular services through ICC, there is an additional service fee of QR 10 other than the normal Embassy fee. You can also track your application status on the ICC website.
For the collection of passports from ICC Qatar, a prior appointment is not necessary. You have to show the original receipt given at the time of submission of the application.
ICC Qatar Passport Renewal Fees
| Passport Type | Regular Fee (ICC) |
|---|---|
| Re-issue of Passports – Ordinary (36 pages) | QR 292 |
| Re-issue of Passports – Jumbo (64 pages) | QR 383 |
| Re-issue of Passports for children below 15 years of age | QR 201 |
The above fees include QR 10 service fee by ICC.
ICC Qatar Location
ICC Qatar is located in Abu Hamour near Doha Expressway. Here is the location map for ICC Qatar.
Address: Al Maadeed St, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4468 6607
ICC Qatar Timing
Below are the working hours for ICC Qatar:
| Submission of documents | Sunday to Friday | 09:00 am to 01:00 pm 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm |
| Collection of passport | Sunday to Friday | 09:00 am to 01:00 pm 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm |
ICC Qatar Passport Renewal Tracking
You can track the status of your passport renewal application using the tracking page on the ICC website. All you need to do is enter the application number.
3. Passport Renewal Through ICBF Qatar
Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) is one of the four apex bodies under the aegis of the Indian Embassy of Qatar, carrying out its task completely selfless, non-profit-oriented and philanthropic manner to help generally the needy and the working class from the community.
Renewal of Indian passports can also be done through the ICBF office at Nuaija. Currently, consular services at ICBF do not need prior appointments.
The documents required and the application process are the same as the Indian Embassy. ICBF Service charge is QR 10 for each service.
ICBF Qatar Passport Renewal Fee
| Passport Type | Regular Fee (ICBF) |
|---|---|
| Re-issue of Passport – Ordinary (36 pages) | QR 292 |
| Re-issue of Passport – Jumbo (64 pages) | QR 383 |
| Re-issue of Passports for children below 15 years of age | QR 201 |
The above fees include a QR 10 service fee by ICBF.
ICBF Qatar Location
ICBF office is located in Nuaija (Al Thumama) behind Teyseer Petrol Station. Here is the location map for ICBF Qatar.
Address: Integrated Indian Community Center Building (IICC), Villa No:47, Ibn Al Mustawfi Street, Nuaija, Al Thumama, Doha.
Telephone: +974-44670060, 77867794
ICBF Qatar Timing
Below are the working hours for ICBF Qatar:
| Submission of documents | Saturday to Thursday | 12:00 pm to 07:30 pm |
| Collection of passport | Saturday to Thursday | 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm |
Important Points To Note
- Only residents holding valid Qatar IDs can submit their applications in person for the reissue of passports.
- In the case of casual visitors, only Emergency Certificate is issued for return to India.
Once your passport has been renewed, make sure to update the new passport number on your QID. Here is how you can easily do it through the Metrash mobile app:
READ NEXT: How To Update Passport Number in Qatar ID After Passport Renewal
FAQ on Indian Passport Renewal in Qatar
How many months before we can renew Indian passport?
A new passport can be applied for within one year of the expiry of the old one. It is recommended that applicants submit their passport renewal applications at least three months before their passport expires.
How can I renew my Indian passport in Qatar?
You can renew your Indian passport in Qatar by filling up the online form from the Passport Seva website and visiting the Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF. Documents required are the application form, passport photos, old passport, passport copy and QID copy.
How many days will it take for Indian Passport renewal in Qatar?
Fresh and re-issued passports are normally delivered on the fifth working day after submission. This may be delayed in cases where verification is required.
Can I renew my Indian passport online in Qatar?
Indian passport renewal cannot be done online in Qatar. You will have to complete the application form online, take a printout and visit Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF with the documents.
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I understand that handwritten passports are no more valid. I got my passport renewed (in Qatar) in April 2014. It was issued for one year and then it was endorsed for validity extension in August 2014 for balance 9 years. This endorsement on the passport is handwritten as a normal practice earlier. Will this be valid after the cut off date of 24th Nov, 2015 OR do I have to get the passport renewed again to show the final expiry on the laminated printed page?
Dear Mukesh,
Please check this link : http://nricafe.com/2015/07/how-to-upgrade-to-machine-readable-passport/
If your passport has machine readable characters (as per image shown in the article), there is no need to upgrade.
Thanks NRI cafe.you are doing good service to society. So electricity bill will have all details like my name , name of building owner flat number Street number area etc. I am new to Qatar that’s why I am asking so many questions. For address proof my name should be there along with full street address.this should be case if karama connection is in my name. Please reconfirm.
Hi Raman, Thank you for the kind words.
Electricity bill under your name is all you need. It would have all the details and is accepted as address proof for all official procedures.
Thanks a lot. My other query is how to get address proof in Qatar. Does Electricity Bill ( Karama has both Name & House address ( Not PO Box) . Does Telephone ( Landline) or Internet bill has full address like street number/house number etc.
Hi Raman, Only electricity bill has complete home address including name of building owner and unique electricity number. Telephone bill has only account number and postal address.
My Indian Passport is issued from foreign Indian Mission ( Not from India). My RP is valid unto July 2016. I am going for vacation & I will renew my Indian Passport there. Will there be any problem in entering Qatar If I bring both Old & New Passport . After I arrive I will change my ID Card to new RP System with New passport.
Raman
Hi Raman, There is no issue if you travel with both the passports, as long as your RP (in expired passport) is valid.
Dear sir,
I am in VISIT VISA and my visa validity is 2 month i have 2 month can stay in Qatar. can i renew my passport .my passport is expiring in April 2016 please advise.
Deat Misbah, You can try to renew. Sometimes Embassy accepts the passport for renewal while on visit visa (for urgent cases). But the risk is that some passports need verification from India, which can take 4-6 weeks. Since you are on visit and you need to leave / renew when it expires think twice before you apply, especially since there is 9 more months passport validity.
Hi Sir,
In 2012 I applied for change of address (support document Telephone Bill) and my address was changed in my passport from Indian Embassy in Qatar in hand written and stamped by Embassy. Now I applied for UK visa but they refused since my address is hand written,What should I do ?
Secondly if I get a new passport with new number what I should do with the new RP system .My visa valid till end of Nov ‘2015 and my wife’s visa till March’2016 . Should i wait till my RP renewal ?
Hi Sanjay,
1) You have to renew your passport (as per above procedure) to apply for UK visa.
2) Since your RP expires in November, you don’t have to change RP now. You can travel with two passports and change the passport number when your sponsor renews RP in November.
Hi … I intend to get my flat registered in Mumbai, hence I need a POA here. Can you please let me know the documents required for the same for self and other party? Can the POA done on white paper or is stamp paper easily available in consulate ?
Hi Amol,
For attestation of Power of Attorney, Fill the application form available here : http://indianembassyqatar.gov.in/Embassy%20Forms%20Pdf/Form%20C2.pdf
You will need : Original document (to be signed in presence of consular officer), Copy of the Original document, Two photographs, Passport original of executant, Passport copy of executant, Witness/s
Fees : QR 75/-
Embassy does not prescribe any specific format/type of paper for Power of Attorney document. The same should be as per your requirements, whether Plain paper or Indian Stamp Paper. Stamp paper is available at Embassy.
The person(s) signing the Power of Attorney must present himself at the Counter. Don’t sign on documents before going there.
Thank you so much and well noted the contents.
hello..i got new qatar id..and there is a pasport number and expire date also…my pasport expire on nov 2015…if i renew my pp..there pp number also changing …so what is there any problm in my qa id….
Dear Sameer, Once you get new passport, you have to visit MoI service center and request to correct in their system. Sometimes they issue new Residence Card which would cost you QR 100.
hi sir my question is ..my passport expire in dec 12 2015.and now i have to go for vacation until october 10..2015..can i come back and renew my pasport or must be renew before going vacation…
Hi Zulf, You can come back and renew. Minimum validity of 6 months is for visa stamping, not travel.
Hi sir
How can I renew passport in Qatar
I’m a new in Qatar just two days before I came here
My passport expired December 2015
Dear Syed, Please read the article above. It explains everything in detail.
I am going to renew my daughter’s passport in India.But the RP is pasted on the old passport.What is the formality to update the new passport with MOI.Any problem while entering Qatar with the old passport and the new passport?
Hi Dhrubajyoti, There is no issue in coming back. Just show both the passports at immigration. After coming here, go to MoI and they would issue RP Card for your daughter upon paying QR 100.
Finally, we have someone here to rely on. You are doing a great service, keep it up. Thanks a ton for your prompt feedback… Regards
Thank you Anil for your kind words ! Glad to be helpful.
Sir/Madam, I got my new passport in Doha but my work visa is still in my old passport. I am going on vacation on 27th(Monday) and immigration will open only on Sunday for me to transfer my visa to new passport. My question, will I be able to travel to India from Doha with visa on my old passport along with my new passport? my only worry since old passport is stamped as cancelled, will they allow me to exit and any problems at while coming back to Doha.
Dear Anil, It is fine to travel with two passports. Passport change doesn’t matter as long as your RP is valid and you have a new passport. You have to show both the passports at immigration.
Sir , my passport going to expire on 16 Feb 2016 and I am traveling to India now I will come back in Oct 1 St.I have residential permit .is there any problem to enter in Qatar as my passport have only 3 month of validity ??
Hi Deepa, Since expiry is in February, there is no problem to travel. Just make sure that you come back before expiry date and apply for renewal. Good luck!
THANK YOU SIR
sir. my passport will expire in october. I have to travel to India urgently in this week. is there any problem to travel.
Hi Shemeer, Since expiry is in October, there is no problem to travel. Just make sure that you come back before expiry date and apply for renewal. Good luck!
I applied passport for reissued in india jalandhar before my passport issued in qatar now jalandhar passport office send for verification to qatar how manytakes time
Dear Subhash,
Normally it takes 2-3 weeks. However it varies from place to place.
Please check with Jalandhar Passport Office. Only they can tell you the exact days.
HELLO SIR
I WANT TO GO TO INDIA IN AUGUST 2015 AND MY PASSPORT WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER 2015 . ONE OF MY FRIEND TOLLED ME I NEED 6 MONTH VALIDITY IN MY PASSPORT BEFORE EXIT. I THOUGHT I CAN RENEW MY PASSPORT FROM INDIA. WHAT I HAVE TO DO TELL ME PLEASE.
Dear Shejeer, It is better that you renew your passport from here before you leave. In normal cases you would get it renewed in 1-2 weeks. Follow the steps given in the article and embassy would tell you the date for collecting new passport.
Sir
I applied to renew my passport on May 15 through an employee who works in embassy. He informed it would take 45 days to get renewed as me it requires verification from calicut, Kerala.
is it true? My vacation starts on 1 st of June so if I give extra money I will get at the earliest. Will it take more than 45 days.pls help me sir.
I got my fresh passport in 2005.
Dear Abbas, In normal cases the passport is renewed in one week. But in cases where verification is needed, it might take upto 45 days. You can apply through Tatkal Scheme for fast delivery but it is accepted only in emergency cases. Please check with the embassy directly and only they can advise the exact date of delivery.
Hi ,
I am living in Doha but travel most of time .I am out of the Passport Visa pages.Could you please help me out the procedure to be followed and total time for the process,As i need to travel almost 3 days a week .
Thanks in Advance
Hi Gautam, Normally it takes 5 working days only. If you are frequent traveller go for Jumbo passport that has more pages.
Hello sir,
in my daughter passport, I need to change the name of her. now in passport the old name is Sithara and I need to change the name to Lakshmi. I have already change the name in birth certificate, now what shall I do, to get the new passport and new visa, my daughter is in Qatar.
Dear Rajesh, You have to apply for new passport with all above documents + old passport + Two advertisements in original – one at the place of permanent residence in India and the other in Qatar (Recently there were reports that newspaper ads are not mandatory for name change, but website of Indian Embassy in Qatar still shows this as a requirement. You can check with them before giving the ads)
Thanks Sir, after getting the passport I will issue for the visa changes