Qatar Health Card Renewal Online: Step By Step Guide (2023)

Health care services in Qatar are available to citizens and residents at a heavily subsidized rate at government clinics and hospitals. These subsidized services can be accessed using the government-issued Health Card, popularly known as Hamad Card, referring to Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

This article explains the step-by-step process for Qatar Health Card renewal.

Advantages of Qatar Health Card

Hamad Health Card entitles the holder to subsidized consultations and prescriptions. Consultations or non-emergency treatments may cost extra but will be subsidized for those with valid health cards. Holders of a health card can also have their prescriptions filled at a government-run pharmacy at subsidized rates.

People with private medical insurance are also encouraged to apply for a Health Card in case they need to visit one of the government facilities.

Here is our step-by-step guide on getting a Hamad Health Card in Qatar.

Unlike other government-issued cards in Qatar, Health Card does not have the expiry date printed on it. The expiry date is updated in the online system. Even after you renew the card, you will not be issued a new card, and you can continue to use the old Health Card.

Before renewing the Health Card, you may want to check the expiry status of the card. Below is how you can do that:

How To Check Health Card Validity Online

Step 1: Go to Health Card E-Service page on Qatar Govt Portal (Hukoomi)

Here is the link to Health Card E-Services page

Step 2: Enter the QID number, select “Check Expiry”, and click Next

Step 3: You can see the expiry status of the card

If the card has not expired, you can see the status as below:

If the card has expired, you can see the status as below:

You can directly click on the “Renew Health Card” link to proceed for renewal.

Qatar Health Card Renewal Cost

Qatar Health Cards can be renewed at the below rates per year:

Expatriate residents (adults or children)	QR 100
Qatari citizens (adults or children)	QR 50
GCC nationals (adults or children)	QR 50
Domestic staff	QR 50

How To Renew Hamad Health Card Online

Step 1: Go to Health Card E-Service page on Qatar Govt Portal (Hukoomi)

Here is the link to Health Card E-Services page

Step 2: Enter QID, select “Renew (Update Expiry Date)” and click Next

Step 3: Fill up the Application Form

Select the number of years required. Enter your telephone number. If you need to receive the payment receipt by email, enter your email id. If you need to receive the SMS notification, enter your mobile number. Click “Next”.

Step 4: Check and confirm the details

If the details are correct, click “Next”. If you need to modify anything, you can click on “Previous”.

Step 5: Enter payment details

Enter your credit card details on the next screen and make the payment.

Step 6: You can see the confirmation screen

You may print the receipt if needed or click on “Finish”.

That’s it. Your card will be instantly renewed. You will receive the confirmation by SMS and email if you have opted for it. If needed, you may also double-check the card expiry, as explained earlier.

You will not be issued a new card after the renewal. You can continue to use the same card as the expiry date will be updated in the system. The card renewal is immediate and can be done 24×7, including holidays.

How To Renew Hamad Health Card Offline

Health cards can also be renewed by visiting any HMC facility or the PHCC centre nearest to your home. Offline renewal is only available during the morning working hours.

You will need to carry your valid Qatar ID, expired Health Card and credit/debit card for payment. It is also better to carry the renewal fee in cash as some Health Centres accept only cash payments for card renewal.

How To Reprint A Lost Or Damaged Health Card

You can follow the same online steps as above to replace a lost or damaged Health Card. On the first page of the Health Card E-Services page, select the “Reprint” option and follow the instructions.

If you lose your Health Card, but it is still valid, Qatari nationals will need to pay QR50 for a replacement, and non-Qataris will need to pay QR100 for a replacement. 

If you lose your Health Card and it has expired, Qatari nationals will need to pay QR100 for a replacement, and non-Qataris will need to pay QR200 for a replacement. 

The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has stressed that, as of 1st July 2020, Health Card renewal will be considered necessary to easily receive health services without paying additional charges.

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FAQ on Qatar Health Card Renewal

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