Change Date of Birth in Qatar ID Online

It is a legal requirement to have accurate data in your Civil ID documents, as wrong information could lead to severe penalties. To ensure the right process, we help you Change Date of Birth in Qatar ID Online using the Metrash2 app.

Change Date of Birth in Qatar ID

You can change your date of birth in Qatar ID by following these steps.

Step 1. Collect the Required Documents

To change the date of birth on your Qatar ID, you will need to collect the following documents.

1. Your original Qatar ID copy (both front and back)
2. A copy of your passport (both front and back)
3. A copy of your birth certificate, Qatar residency permit (RP) or employer’s ID verifies your correct date of birth.
4. A request letter stating the reason for the change.

Step 2. Use the Metrash2 App

The Metrash2 app is a user-friendly mobile application that allows Qatar’s residents to update their personal information such as their names and birthdates, easily and conveniently. To change your personal information, follow the steps below.

1. Get download and open the Metrash2 app and log in using your ID and Password.
2. Click on ‘Residency’ and select ‘Change Personal Information.’
3. Click on the “Apply Qatar ID Application” window, then enter your QID number or that of your family member, and click on the search icon.
4. Choose the service you require, which can be changed by name, change date of birth,’ and enter your Qatar ID number.
5. Attach the following documents:
6. The old copy of the passport before changing personal information
7. Request a letter stating the reason for the change
8. Birth certificate attested by the Foreign Ministry

After that, you will receive a confirmation message once you have submitted all of the required documents: “This application has been registered successfully.”

Step 3. Track Status of Your QID Application After Changes

After submitting your application for Qatar ID check changes, you will be given a tracking number that you can use to keep track of your application’s progress.

The entire process typically takes up to two weeks, and you can use the following steps to check the status of your Metrash2 application:

1. Login to your Metrash2 app.
2. Click on the “Follow-up Applications” window and enter the QID of the applicant or owner.
3. Input your QID number and application type.
4. You will then be able to view your application’s status and the expected completion date.

Once the update is complete, you will receive an email or Metrash2 message confirming the changes. After that, you can check your Qatar ID status online.

Step 4. Upload and Post the Newspaper Memo

To update your date of birth on your Qatar ID, you must publish a newspaper notice. This notice should be published in a local Arabic or English newspaper.

However, it is more convenient to complete the memo uploading process via the Metrash2 app. Although the process may take up to two weeks, it is straightforward and easy to complete.

1. In the Metrash2 app click “Residency” from the main menu
2. Click on the “Upload Newspaper Memo” window, and select the application type as “change of birth.”
3. Choose a newspaper and language according to the nationality registered in the identification documents.
4. Fill out the required data and attach a copy of the advertisement, specifying its start date, and you will receive a message stating that you have completed the process.

Important Notices for QID Applicants

1. Children under 7: If the application is for a child under the age of 7, there is no need for a newspaper advertisement.
2. Newspaper Advertisement: The announcement of the application will be made in newspapers accredited in Qatar and the language will be based on the residency document’s language.
3. Service Time: It takes 14 days to complete the service from the date of the advertisement’s publication in the newspaper.
4. Location of Application: Applications must be submitted only from within the State of Qatar.

With updated QID, you can now check fine on Qatar ID online. This helps you avoid inconvenience during international travel.

Processing Time for Change Qatar ID Date of Birth

The processing time for changing the date of birth on your Qatar ID through the Metrash2 app typically takes between 5 working days to 2 weeks to process.

Request Rejected for Changing the Date of Birth in QID

If your request for changing the date of birth on your Qatar ID through the Metrash2 app is rejected, you need to visit the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and submit a new request with the required documents. You may also need to provide a valid reason for the change.