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Many expatriate women residing in Qatar go to their home countries during pregnancy as they wish to be close to their extended family during the delivery. When they return Qatar provides free visas on arrival for newborn babies, provided they arrive in Qatar within few months of their birth. This article outline the conditions required and steps to receive an on-arrival visa for baby born outside Qatar.
Current Status of Visa on Arrival for Baby (2025)
As per the recent experiences, babies less than six months are being allowed entry to Qatar if mother is under father’s sponsorship. However please note that:
Babies entering Qatar before two months are being issued a New Born Visa, which can be directly converted to a Residence Visa. With this visa, the parent can easily apply for issuing QID.
If the baby is older than two months (but younger than 6 months) a Visa On Arrival is being issued (valid for 30 or 60 days) instead of a Newborn Visa. This means that the parent has to apply for baby’s Residence Visa through Metrash mobile app. This can be done through the option labelled “Issue Residence Permit”.
For this option, the following documents have to be submitted:
- Attested birth certificate from the home country
- Original passport of the baby
- Valid QID and passports of both father and mother
The fee is QR 500 + QR 20 for Q-Post delivery.
Conditions To Get Visa For Baby Born Outside Qatar
Earlier, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior had tweeted the conditions for issuing on-arrival visas for babies born outside Qatar on arrival at the port of entry.
According to MoI, here are the conditions for granting an on-arrival visa for a baby born outside Qatar:
1) Residence Permit for father and mother
It is an absolute must that the father and mother should have valid Residence Permits in Qatar
2) The baby should be no more than six months old
The baby cannot be more than six months old. If the parents cannot bring the baby to Qatar before they reach six months, they must apply for a Family Residence Permit first.
3) The wife should be on the sponsorship of the husband
Another condition is that the wife should be under the husband’s sponsorship. If the father and mother are under company sponsorships, they cannot get a visa on arrival for the baby.
4) Original birth certificate and a valid passport for the baby
You should also bring the original birth certificate for the baby. A copy of the birth certificate may not be accepted. Also, the baby should have a valid passport from your home country.
Cost of the Visa
The visa is provided free of cost for newborn babies on arrival along with their parents at the entry border.
Once the baby enters Qatar, the parents must apply for a Residence Permit Card (QID) through Metrash or any Ministry of Interior Service Centre.
Another thing to remember is that if the mother has stayed out of Qatar for more than six months, it would be considered an overstay, and she would need a return permit to come back.
If your baby is older than six months, please check with Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 regarding your options.
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FAQ on Visa For Baby Born Outside Qatar
Can babies born outside Qatar get visas on arrival?
Yes, babies younger than six months can get visas on arrival if both parents hold Qatar Residence Permits.
What are the conditions for getting a Qatar visa on arrival for a baby?
The parents should have residence permits, the wife should be under the husband’s sponsorship, plus the baby’s original birth certificate and passport are also required.
What is the cost of an on-arrival visa for a newborn baby?
The visa on arrival for newborn babies is free in Qatar.
Can the baby get a Residence Permit card at the airport?
No, once the baby reaches Qatar, parents must apply for a Residence Permit card through the Metrash app or any Ministry of Interior Service Centre.
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hi is it easy to get RP for babys after reaching qatar before 6 months or it will take delay as usual of family RP
The Kerala government is no longer issuing original birth certificates in physical form. Currently, they can only be downloaded from government portals. In such cases, will these printed copies from the government portal be considered as original?
Hi DG Team,
My wife under my sponsorship, and we are planning to come Qatar along with new born baby before turn 3 months old. shall we get the visa for new born baby at airport directly?
is it mandatory attestation for birth certificate?
Hi I will be travelling to Qatar with new born baby by 2nd week of April. Baby will be 45 days old by that time. I have QID under my husband sponsorship. My husband is now in Qatar. Does my husband need to travel with us to get on arrival with for baby? Thanks in advance
Hey, I assume that you and your newborn is now with your husband in Qatar now. I wish to bring my wife and 1 month old new born to qatar in a month. So i was wondering if you could share us your insights and procedures, you went through. It would be helpful if you could share us the details, Thanks.
Hi…
My wife is pregnant, and she will visit Qatar after delivery period. Please let me know, do i need to apply for RP visa of newborn baby. or My wife’s RP visa which will be applied soon and My QID will be enough to travel newborn baby without visa.