change my nationality in Qatar RP

Mariaza
By Mariaza

How long does it take to change my nationality to another one. Recently received canada citizenship ( canada and India). What is the process? 

Can i travel during the processing time.

By georgycv• 8 Dec 2019 23:18
georgycv

So did the QID number change to a new one when you change the nationality? Whether the country code in the QID changes?

By georgycv• 8 Dec 2019 23:18
georgycv

So did the QID number change to a new one when you change the nationality? Whether the country code in the QID changes?

By MusafirQAT• 17 Apr 2019 09:57
MusafirQAT

Can you please tell your QID number changed after changing Nationality?

Thanks for your advanced prompt reply.

By jma_1977• 27 Jan 2019 13:05
jma_1977

Just to provide an update on my comment below, which I believe will help others who are going / will go through the same situation (change of nationality). Yes, after 2 months and 27 days, my nationality has been changed and was updated on my QID. I have to pay QR200 for change and QR100 for QID printing.

By jma_1977• 6 Dec 2018 12:04
jma_1977

I am currently on process. Submitted the change nationality form (downloadable on the MOI website and filled up) and attached a copy of new passport (new nationality) and old passport (previous nationality) and copy of QID, submitt at 1st floor Gate 1 Garaffa Immigration. I don't really know how long because for me I have submitted last Nov. 1, 2018 and they asked me to come back after 1 month, after that they asked me again to come back after 1 week, then another 1 week, I went this morning Dec. 6, 2018 and still they are saying to come back after 1 week, so I don't really know how long. I hope someone had done this before and they can inform how long really to process the change of nationality.

For travel during the process, I guess it will be ok, since it will depend on the QID itself, just bring both passport. I will be traveling for in 2 weeks time, and I guess there is no issue at all.

Please update me as well if you have more information. Thanks. I hope this helps.

By luke ignatius• 27 Nov 2018 01:13
luke ignatius

hi normally it takes max 2 working days ie once you submit for your nakkal kafala/ sponsorship transfer after signature verification from your previous employer to the current employer , if its approved same day itself you can pay the govt fees and transfer your visa & get a new Qid

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