The E-Gate system (Smart ID) allows air passengers and officials to enter and exit the country with ease. Holders of the E-Gate Card may bypass the immigration formalities at the Doha International Airport by punching their cards at the gate and pressing their index fingers on an electronic scanner.

Qatari citizens and residents, as well as GCC nationals who are interested in obtaining an E-Gate card should visit the immigration department in Madinat Khalifa.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

• Visit the office for E-Gate Cards.
• Show your ID or GCC passport.
• Pay appropriate fees.

Fees

• One year: QR200
• Two years: QR250
• Three years: QR300

Go to the immigration department Gate 2 in Madinat Khalifa with your ID card (Residency card)

Have your photo taken at a booth, and fingerprint both your hands. (Immigration staff will assist you)

Get in line to get a token number and wait for it to be called.

When you're called, go to the counter. Tell them you did your fingerprinting on the system and request for the Smart ID for one or two or three years. You can pay for the E-Gate card/Smart ID for up to 3 years.

Immigration will then swap your Residency ID for a chipped ID card (as shown in photo). With this E-Card you should be able to skip immigration and passport control and use the e-Gate, as long as you have your exit permit.

Photo is just for illustrative purposes