Qatar Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): Metrash2 Application & CEID Clearance
Issuing Authority: Criminal Evidence and Information Department (CEID) | Supervisory Ministry: Ministry of Interior (MOI)
The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), officially designated in the State of Qatar as the Good Conduct Certificate (Shahadat Husn Seer wa Sulook), is the authoritative background document issued by the Criminal Evidence and Information Department (CEID) under the Ministry of Interior (MOI). The certificate verifies an individual’s complete criminal record status in Qatar and is universally mandated for domestic employment, corporate commercial licensing, marriage authorizations, higher academic enrollment, and permanent immigration applications (such as Canadian PR, Australian GSM, or European golden visas).
| Clearance Metric | Statutory Provision & Procedural Standard |
|---|---|
| Application Channel (In-Country) | Digital application filed via the Metrash2 mobile app or MOI E-Services portal |
| Minimum Residency Threshold | Must hold an active or historical Qatar ID (QID) with minimum continuous residency of at least six (6) months |
| Statutory Issuance Fee | QAR 10 standard issuance fee (payable via debit/credit card during electronic submission) |
| Certificate Validity Period | Three (3) months from the official date of issuance stamped on the certificate |
| Standard Processing Timeline | 5 to 10 business days for electronic issuance and secure PDF download |
1. In-Country Application Procedure via Metrash2
Current residents possessing a valid Qatar ID (QID) and synchronized biometrics can complete the Good Conduct Certificate request directly inside the Metrash2 application:
Step-by-Step Metrash2 Workflow
Step 1: Authenticate into Metrash2 and tap General Services → Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) → Request Certificate.
Step 2: Select Certificate Purpose:
• Inside Qatar: Employment in government, private corporate hire, commercial formation, or university admission.
• Outside Qatar: Emigration, overseas university study, or overseas work visa clearance.
Step 3: Select the requesting entity or foreign destination country, and select preferred certificate language (Arabic or English).
Step 4: Upload supporting PDF documentation (employer formal request letter or embassy instruction letter, academic credentials, and current passport copy).
Step 5: Disburse the statutory fee of QAR 10 using a debit (NAPS) or credit card via the integrated e-payment gateway.
Step 6: Track application status under Query Request. Once approved by the CEID, download the electronically authenticated PDF certificate carrying the official Ministry of Interior verification QR code.
2. Overseas Application Protocol for Former Residents
Former residents who have exited Qatar permanently and no longer maintain active Metrash2 access must procure clearance through one of two authorized international channels:
| Filing Channel | Procedural Mechanism | Estimated Processing Window |
|---|---|---|
| Qatari Diplomatic Mission Abroad | Submit authenticated fingerprint cards, passport copies, historical QID records, and passport photos via the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Qatar. | 4 to 8 weeks (diplomatic courier transmission) |
| Authorized Representative in Qatar | Issue a legalized Power of Attorney (PoA) to a friend, relative, or PRO in Qatar to submit documents directly at the CEID Salwa Road headquarters. | 1 to 2 weeks post-submission |
| Direct Express Postal Dispatch | Transmit attested fingerprint cards directly via express courier to: Criminal Evidence and Information Department, Ministry of Interior, P.O. Box 23004, Doha, Qatar. | 3 to 6 weeks plus international transit |
3. Mandatory Supporting Documentation
The Criminal Evidence and Information Department mandates the following documentary package based on residency status:
Required Dossier Checklist
- 1. Valid / Historical Identification: Clear color copies of your current passport, past passport(s) used during your stay in Qatar, and original/copy of your 11-digit Qatar ID (QID).
- 2. Formal Purpose Justification: Official letter from the prospective Qatari employer addressed to the Director of CEID, or an official instruction letter/case file from a foreign immigration department (IRCC, Australian Home Affairs, US Embassy).
- 3. Certified Educational Credentials: Attested higher education degree (if seeking clearance for professional, executive, or technical employment).
- 4. Legalized Fingerprint Card (For Overseas Applicants): Original 10-finger roll-and-flat print card authenticated by the police department in your country of current residence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Qatar.
- 5. Recent Biometric Photos: Two (2) standard passport photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) against a plain blue or white background.
4. MOFA Legalization & International Acceptance
To utilize a Qatari Police Clearance Certificate for foreign civil procedures, international visa applications, or foreign employment:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation: The digital certificate must be presented to the MOFA Consular Affairs Department in Doha (or an authorized government service complex) for an official ink-stamp verification. Fee: QAR 100.
- Foreign Embassy Legalization: Once stamped by MOFA Qatar, the document must be countersigned by the diplomatic embassy or consular mission of the destination country located in Doha.
- Validity Horizon: Immigration authorities worldwide strictly calculate certificate age against the three-month statutory window stamped by CEID. Submissions beyond this timeframe are routinely rejected, requiring re-application.
Statutory Directory Disclaimer
Qatar.ee is a private, independent civic reference directory. We are not an agency, branch, or representative of the Criminal Evidence and Information Department (CEID), the Ministry of Interior (MOI), or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
We do not access police databases, capture biometric fingerprint impressions, fast-track background investigations, or collect administrative processing fees. All applications must be filed through authorized state channels (portal.moi.gov.qa), Metrash2, or official Qatari diplomatic missions abroad.
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