Residents face QR10,000 fine for not carrying ID

Bajirao Singham
By Bajirao Singham

All residents should always carry their Residence Permit ID Cards or proof of residence and should produce it whenever asked by authorities concerned, said Brig Nasser Mohamed Eisa al-Sayed, director, Search and Follow-Up Department, during a community interaction seminar held at the headquarters of the Traffic department on Sunday.

Those who violate the rule will be fined up to QR10,000. Brig al-Sayed also said that the Ministry of Interior can transfer the sponsorship of expatriates, if they proved that they were abused by sponsors as per the Law No 4/2009.

Addressing various community leaders in Qatar, Brig al-Sayed said that the Ministry of Interior would publish guides on rights and obligations of expat workers in different languages. He pointed out: “We spend maximum efforts in providing proper help and solve the problems of expats without any discrimination as all are equal before law. All expats irrespective of their identity and culture shall abide by the rules of the county.”

Specifying some of the rules and regulations, the official said that the use of private vehicles as taxis was a clear violation of the traffic law. He said: “Fines will be levied upon the offenders. It may also lead to deportation as the person violates the purpose of residence permit given to him, which is a clear violation of Residence Law No 4/2009.”

He further said that sheltering workers and housemaids who abscond from their employers is a crime. He said: “Violators of this rule will be dealt with strictly to eliminate the issue of absconding. Providing shelter for absconding workers is punishable as per Qatari Penal Code with imprisonment not exceeding two years and fine of maximum QR 10,000 or any one of them.”

The official added that if a person engages in selling items at public places or on streets on his own, it is a crime. “This is in violation of Article 11 of Residential Law No 4/2009 which stipulates that one should stick to the purpose of residence permit. He has to work for his sponsor and should not work on his own,” he added.

Brig al-Sayed observed that if any sponsor refuses exit permit to any worker or if the sponsor is out of country and nobody is there to represent him, the Search and Follow-up Department (SFD) has some legal procedures that will ensure the travel of a migrant worker.

He explained: “If any expatriate faces a problem from his sponsor with regard to getting the exit permit for him, the SFD will study the application to get an exit permit to allow him leave the country temporarily or permanently and the department will implement the rules and regulations in this matter.”

Further to this, al-Sayed highlighted that the violators of the law No 4/2009 who voluntary surrender to SFD for leaving the country, will never be detained and will be sent back home without detention after completing the procedures.

“If an expatriate, against whom an absconding complaint has been registered, approaches us with an application, we will study it without arresting him. We will facilitate the violators for reconciliation and payment of reconciliation fine instead of taking legal procedures against them,” he added.

Source: Gulf Times

By Sulieman• 14 Jul 2013 12:55
Sulieman

brit ,, As you are talking about Jogging , i thought i will be safe jogging in Doha Jadeed during Ramadan

Well, it is not :O(

By npers07• 14 Jul 2013 10:42
npers07

Britexpat.... Hope that persong would be taken to neccessary department and you have to seek help to bring your ID card, if you have. I have seen a scene and heard the same

By britexpat• 11 Jul 2013 22:00
britexpat

Damn.. Now Sulieman will continue jogging in his Speedos :O(

OK: Question - If I am an illegal and I get stopped by police. I promise to produce my ID card / papers at a later date. What happens if I don't ? How do they track me ?

By BlueBull• 11 Jul 2013 17:08
Rating: 2/5
BlueBull

This has been clarified in today's newspapers as being slightly different. The clarification allows time for producing the ID card and only the failure to do so will make one liable to QR 10000 penalty.

It's not that you have to carry it all the time. Offcourse it's better if you do.

By frez.joe• 11 Jul 2013 10:34
frez.joe

Indeed mursua, i have done the same, also i have carried my copy of the passport, they won't bother much if they see all of this valid docs!

By timebandit• 11 Jul 2013 10:32
timebandit

Well Brig Nasser Mohamed Eisa al-Sayed, apparently you are wrong.

Read this: http://www.qatarliving.com/node/15961886

By mursua• 11 Jul 2013 10:27
mursua

yes i brought with me the copy of my id and visa... u think they can consider that? thanks...

By frez.joe• 11 Jul 2013 10:25
frez.joe

Well, in that case u can carry ur visa copy n ID copy with u!

By mursua• 11 Jul 2013 10:11
mursua

what if your visa is being process under renewal can I bring a copy of my id and visa only?

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 19:47
frez.joe

Lol buoy! u need Nestle Cerelac

By azamat• 9 Jul 2013 18:49
azamat

"The official added that if a person engages in selling items at public places or on streets on his own, it is a crime"

This makes QATAR LIVING classifieds illegal.

By Sulieman• 9 Jul 2013 18:12
Sulieman

Brit ,, Hehehe

I think i will be banned from the place, without asking about the QID

but the good thing, i could have some followers :O)

By britexpat• 9 Jul 2013 18:04
britexpat

Is it really that hard to carry an ID card ?

Sulieman: Just put it down the front. It will impress the onlookers.

By alex brod• 9 Jul 2013 17:57
alex brod

I wear it like dog tags!

By Sulieman• 9 Jul 2013 15:22
Sulieman

Is that applicable in swimming pools, My speedo has no pockets :O(

By npers07• 9 Jul 2013 15:14
Rating: 2/5
npers07

There are many people out here, and they don't listen what an expat person want to convey... All I heard "kalash, kalash".

There are very less chance to explain your concerns. So, its better to carry they proofs at all the time.

Why don't they focus against corruption. Its a well known one. E.g., I heard that there are few driving schools and they won't let you get the license unless you pay something. Even during your course you should pay few bugs to trainer. Why don't the traffic deparment do a regular check up on this.

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 13:05
Iamthexxx

Khananan: I know chances of me getting stopped by a cop is very slim. but still there is a tiny possibility isn't it?

I am not bothered anyways!

By landloverreview• 9 Jul 2013 12:45
Rating: 4/5
landloverreview

With respect to this para

"Those who violate the rule will be fined up to QR10,000. Brig al-Sayed also said that the Ministry of Interior can transfer the sponsorship of expatriates, if they proved that they were abused by sponsors as per the Law No 4/2009."

I think this upto 10,000 is not cuz u dont carry an ID. If you have it in your car or home..they wont penalize u more than few hundreds...it is about sponsors delay to renew their employees ID etc..

By Khanan• 9 Jul 2013 12:43
Khanan

can make fuss of anything.

Be happy, in some place it shoot on site in case of no id shown. (during time of conflict) ..no sarcarsm ..

and it is not like that they will stop you from jogging to ask your id.

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 12:34
frez.joe

Yes show them 20 notes of 500 , u simply awesome bro!!!

i heard that they accepting cheques either!!!

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 12:15
Iamthexxx

Show off?

what exactly is showing off in running?

the last place i want to show off is to qatari authorities!

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 12:10
frez.joe

Simply u wanna show ur attitude in front of Qatari Authorities,,,

By hegikharen• 9 Jul 2013 12:00
hegikharen

maybe more :)

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 11:58
Iamthexxx

while running there is a bright possibility it might jump out of my pocket. possibility of me noticing it is very slim.

i cant run with one hand in my pocket to protect it from falling as well.

its a nuisance to carry anything unnecessary while running!

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 11:56
frez.joe

About 10KG+ ,,, Lol buoy grow up!

By hegikharen• 9 Jul 2013 11:55
hegikharen

suggestion get a small waist bag n put id there so it wont be in ur pocket,:)

By britexpat• 9 Jul 2013 11:52
britexpat

How much exactly does an ID card weigh ?

By chew118• 9 Jul 2013 11:51
chew118

thats not jogging.. thats showing off :P

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 11:48
Iamthexxx

point taken! on both my sarcasm and id! :)

seriously wat am i supposed to do while am jogging like someone asked before?

my shorts dont have pockets! :( even if it had one i dont like weight in my shorts while am running.

By hegikharen• 9 Jul 2013 11:43
hegikharen

anyway the point is always make sure that ID is with u anytime outside ur home.:)

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 11:35
Iamthexxx

frez.joe: relax . i was being sarcastic!

My sarcasm doesnt work well it seems :(

By hegikharen• 9 Jul 2013 11:32
hegikharen

thanks Frez.joe i always wanted to go out n look around doha but always they told me to be careful,but i told them i have pasport n id so no need t be afraid.

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 11:29
frez.joe

hegikharen ,,, u r safe, but be sure that ur visa is valid one.

Iamthexxx, ur country might proud to have a citizen like u

By mybenj• 9 Jul 2013 11:23
mybenj

freakin unfair!

By hegikharen• 9 Jul 2013 11:16
hegikharen

Mmm for my case now,i dont have id here all i have is my passport but i have my visa, am i questionable as well?

By britexpat• 9 Jul 2013 11:08
britexpat

Or put on the next plane home //

By GodFather.• 9 Jul 2013 11:07
Rating: 2/5
GodFather.

Thanks to the ID requirements to enter Bars and CLubs. I never leave home without my ID.

I think they should stop people at the Malls, and those that don't have valid ID's should be turned away!

By Iamthexxx• 9 Jul 2013 11:05
Iamthexxx

"All expatriates irrespective of their identity and culture shall abide by the rules of the county.”

All expats? Now Qataris have different rules on paper also? Nice

"He further said that sheltering workers and housemaids who abscond from their employers is a crime."

COOOOLLL I can rape my maid every day. If she leaves me she will get arrested.if someone gives her place to they will pay the fine tooo.GRRRREAT!! I can rape at will now!!

Whoever thinks of these laws must be a genius in Human rights!

By ubus• 9 Jul 2013 10:57
Rating: 2/5
ubus

Government Fee for QID is QAR 100/-.

Penalty for not producing it on demand by concerned authority is QAR 10,000/- !!!

By jiff0777• 9 Jul 2013 10:48
jiff0777

Woman!!! they have to carry the handbag while jogging..

By chew118• 9 Jul 2013 10:24
chew118

need to carry QID even out for a jog?

By britexpat• 9 Jul 2013 10:21
britexpat

The fine is excessive. Just put them on the next plane home.

By knor• 9 Jul 2013 10:00
Rating: 2/5
knor

So if happens your drive your car but forgot to bring your wallet, and you are in the wrong place at the wrong time when police set a check point.

Driving without license QR500

Going Out without QID QR10,000

Qatar is really a rich country and will be getting more richer at the expense of workers mean earnings.

By cherukkan• 9 Jul 2013 09:29
cherukkan

Is that your new ID Baji?

By 08C6• 9 Jul 2013 09:18
08C6

Hilarious, in a non-funny way how people actually applaud this Orwellian mindset!

Big Brother is watching and will overwhelm you punitively with an abhorrent fine!

9 times out of 10 I carry my QID, but I should be penalized 10k for not carrying it! Ridiculous.

No wonder people like me, skilled people, have no incentive to stay here long term!

"There’s no incentive for people to stay long in Doha," says Matthew Green, head of research at real estate consultancy CBRE in Dubai.

Is this a government run website?

WTF?

By Dilgeer• 9 Jul 2013 09:08
Rating: 2/5
Dilgeer

My cousin arrested when he surendered in STF and took 1.5 month to get him travel...

By MarcoNandoz-01• 9 Jul 2013 08:46
MarcoNandoz-01

Following in the footsteps of big brother Saudi?

Soon we will start hearing about checkpoints and midnight house to house raids

By jade03• 9 Jul 2013 08:41
jade03

Nothing new - These are all existing rules of law and what it meant to me is there will be vigilance on it.

By Krisp• 9 Jul 2013 08:31
Rating: 2/5
Krisp

yeah just wait there at the exchange, some ppls want to send money home but they are not carry any identification, dont know which bank/which account to transfer money but they do carry mobile phone... then.. call someone for information that they should bring it in... amazing

By frez.joe• 9 Jul 2013 08:19
frez.joe

Good to hear!

By zackm• 9 Jul 2013 07:37
zackm

Good move!

By britexpat• 9 Jul 2013 07:27
britexpat

Huzzah!

By Mr M.• 9 Jul 2013 07:24
Mr M.

The Government should impose many more stricter measures like these to combat illegality here.

By Billaz Montana• 9 Jul 2013 07:12
Billaz Montana

No other choice :p

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