Solution 2 : Return Visa processed by employer / sponsor
In case of losing the Residence Card, the safest option will be to get a Return Visa processed by your employer / sponsor. Even though it is a costly affair, this will guarantee that you will not face any hassle during travel.
Return Visa or Re-entry Permit is a temporary document that has 14/30 days validity. The sponsored person has to return to Qatar within the validity period. Return visa can be issued even in cases where the person has stayed out for more than 6 months (provided that his Residence Visa is still valid).
Here is how your employer / sponsor can get the Return Visa :
1. For those on sponsorship of companies and establishments
This visa is granted for an expatriate on the sponsorship of an establishment, whose residence permit is still valid. The sponsor can apply through MoI Service Center.
Requirements:
• Submission of the application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Copy of the establishment card of the company
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 500 (Pay by credit / debit card)
2. For those on personal sponsorship of an expatriate resident (family members)
This visa is granted for family members of a resident whose residence permit is still valid.
The sponsor can apply online (Metrash 2) or through MoI Service Center. Here is the how to apply through MoI Service Center :
Requirements:
• Submission of the application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Passport copy or the ID card copy of the sponsor
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 500 (Pay by credit / debit card)
3. For those on personal sponsorship of a Qatari national
This visa is granted for house maids and others who are on the personal sponsorship of a Qatari national.
Here is the how to apply through MoI Service Center :
Requirements:
• Submission of an application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Copy of the ID Card of the sponsor
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 200 (Pay by credit / debit card)
NOTE : If you lose your passport and get a return visa / permit, your lost passport becomes invalid / blacklisted. You cannot use that passport in case you get it back.
Solution 2 : Return Visa processed by employer / sponsor
In case of losing the Residence Card, the safest option will be to get a Return Visa processed by your employer / sponsor. Even though it is a costly affair, this will guarantee that you will not face any hassle during travel.
Return Visa or Re-entry Permit is a temporary document that has 14/30 days validity. The sponsored person has to return to Qatar within the validity period. Return visa can be issued even in cases where the person has stayed out for more than 6 months (provided that his Residence Visa is still valid).
Here is how your employer / sponsor can get the Return Visa :
1. For those on sponsorship of companies and establishments
This visa is granted for an expatriate on the sponsorship of an establishment, whose residence permit is still valid. The sponsor can apply through MoI Service Center.
Requirements:
• Submission of the application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Copy of the establishment card of the company
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 500 (Pay by credit / debit card)
2. For those on personal sponsorship of an expatriate resident (family members)
This visa is granted for family members of a resident whose residence permit is still valid.
The sponsor can apply online (Metrash 2) or through MoI Service Center. Here is the how to apply through MoI Service Center :
Requirements:
• Submission of the application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Passport copy or the ID card copy of the sponsor
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 500 (Pay by credit / debit card)
3. For those on personal sponsorship of a Qatari national
This visa is granted for house maids and others who are on the personal sponsorship of a Qatari national.
Here is the how to apply through MoI Service Center :
Requirements:
• Submission of an application from the sponsor (Form can be downloaded here or obtained from any typing center)
• Copy of the ID Card of the sponsor
• Passport copy of the sponsored person
• In case of passport loss, a copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required.
• Fee: QR 200 (Pay by credit / debit card)
NOTE : If you lose your passport and get a return visa / permit, your lost passport becomes invalid / blacklisted. You cannot use that passport in case you get it back.