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As an Indian citizen living in a foreign country, renewing your passport can seem stressful. However, if you know the updated process, you can do your passport renewal easily without any hassles.
In Qatar, you can renew your Indian passport in three different places: Indian Embassy, ICC (Indian Cultural Center), and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum). You can do the renewal through any of these places, depending on your convenience. All you need is to know the latest procedure and plan in advance.
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do an Indian Passport renewal in Qatar through the Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF. We have also included the documents required, renewal fee, passport validity, locations and working hours.
Table Of ContentsAn Indian passport can be renewed up to one year before it expires. If the demand for passport renewal is very high during a period, the Embassy may restrict this to three or six months.
Note that some countries do not issue new visas if the passport is not valid for at least six months. In such cases, make sure to renew your passport before your travel.
Also, some countries do not accept passports with fewer than two pages remaining. Check your passport to make sure it has enough pages for your visa. Applicants who travel frequently may opt for a Jumbo Passport that contains 64 pages.
You will need the following documents to renew your Indian passport in Qatar:
For minors, you need to present the original passports, passport copies and QID copies of the child’s parents. You will also need parents’ declaration in Annexure D Form. In case the father is not residing in Qatar, the mother should obtain a NOC from the father.
For a newborn passport, you need a child’s Birth Certificate (original + copy), Marriage Certificate and Birth Registration Form in addition to the above.
Below is the fee for Indian Passport Renewal as stated on the Indian Embassy website (updated July 2022):
Please note that the Indian Embassy is the primary authority responsible for issuing the passports on behalf of the Government of India. ICC and ICBF only act as liaison services by collecting the applications from the public and handing them over to the Embassy for processing.
As ICC and ICBF working hours are longer than the Embassy, you can access them even during evenings and Saturdays.
With effect from 15 December 2022, an online appointment is NOT required to visit the Indian Embassy in Qatar for passport renewal or any other consular service.
Below are the steps for passport renewal through the Indian Embassy:
Here is the link to the new Passport Seva portal.
Once the online application is completed, your EAP-1 Form will be generated as a PDF file. Take a printout of this for taking to the Embassy.
You will need two colour photographs (50 x 50 mm) with white background. Taking photos with coloured or dark glasses or wearing a uniform is unacceptable. Refer to the passport photo guide for more details.
TIP: Get your latest photo taken in a professional photo studio as they would know the required quality. Bad photo is a common reason why many applications get rejected.
You can approach any typing centre if you need assistance filling out the forms. During the Embassy working hours, you can also see some freelancers near the Embassy entrance who will fill up the form for a small fee.
The Embassy of India is located at Al Eithra Street in Onaiza near Doha West Bay.
Address: Villa No 86 & 90, Street No. 941, Al Eithra Street, Zone 63, Onaiza, Doha.
Telephone: +974-4425 5777
Below are the working hours for the Embassy of India in Qatar:
Indian Embassy in Qatar Working HoursThe Indian Embassy in Qatar does not offer a tracking system for passport renewal applications. When you submit the documents for renewal, you will be given a receipt with the date for collection. You can directly go to the Embassy on the mentioned date.
Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) is an apex body of the Indian expatriate community functioning under the patronage of the Embassy of India for the advancement of social and cultural activities of the Indian community in Qatar.
Renewal of Indian passports can also be done through the ICC office at Abu Hamour. Currently, the consular services at ICC do not need prior appointments.
The documents required and the application process are the same as the Indian Embassy. Just like the Indian Embassy, you can also find some freelancers near the ICC entrance who can fill up the form for a small fee.
For consular services through ICC, there is an additional service fee of QR 10 other than the normal Embassy fee. You can also track your application status on the ICC website.
For the collection of passports from ICC Qatar, a prior appointment is not necessary. You have to show the original receipt given at the time of submission of the application.
The above fees include QR 10 service fee by ICC.
ICC Qatar is located in Abu Hamour near Doha Expressway. Here is the location map for ICC Qatar.
Address: Al Maadeed St, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4468 6607
Below are the working hours for ICC Qatar:
ICC Qatar Working HoursYou can track the status of your passport renewal application using the tracking page on the ICC website. All you need to do is enter the application number.
Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) is one of the four apex bodies under the aegis of the Indian Embassy of Qatar, carrying out its task completely selfless, non-profit-oriented and philanthropic manner to help generally the needy and the working class from the community.
Renewal of Indian passports can also be done through the ICBF office at Nuaija. Currently, consular services at ICBF do not need prior appointments.
The documents required and the application process are the same as the Indian Embassy. ICBF Service charge is QR 10 for each service.
The above fees include a QR 10 service fee by ICBF.
ICBF office is located in Nuaija (Al Thumama) behind Teyseer Petrol Station. Here is the location map for ICBF Qatar.
Address: Integrated Indian Community Center Building (IICC), Villa No:47, Ibn Al Mustawfi Street, Nuaija, Al Thumama, Doha.
Telephone: +974-44670060, 77867794
Below are the working hours for ICBF Qatar:
ICBF Qatar Working HoursOnce your passport has been renewed, make sure to update the new passport number on your QID. Here is how you can easily do it through the Metrash mobile app:
A new passport can be applied for within one year of the expiry of the old one. It is recommended that applicants submit their passport renewal applications at least three months before their passport expires.
You can renew your Indian passport in Qatar by filling up the online form from the Passport Seva website and visiting the Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF. Documents required are the application form, passport photos, old passport, passport copy and QID copy.
Fresh and re-issued passports are normally delivered on the fifth working day after submission. This may be delayed in cases where verification is required.
Indian passport renewal cannot be done online in Qatar. You will have to complete the application form online, take a printout and visit Indian Embassy, ICC or ICBF with the documents.
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