e-GATE card in Qatar?

Xplorer
By Xplorer

Please tell me if 'e-GATE' card facility is available in Qatar?

(e-Gate: A card that can be used at Airport to save time & hassle from standing in immigration Queue)

If YES, how to obtain the card?

Thank you.

By galloper48• 26 Oct 2008 08:56
galloper48

In the departure area in the airport, just opposite to QNB office, there is an immigration office. Just enter there, ask for the form to apply, you will be asked for ID and maybe Company ID. You pay the fee depending on what do you want (1, 2 or 3 yrs). Then they will get your biometric data. And after all that (which could be up to 10 mins) you are done. You have your e-gate card.

Also as a reminder be aware that you will need to have an "exit permit" in order to be able to use it either when leaving the country or when returning.

Best of luck....have a great day.

By Turbo• 25 Oct 2008 19:45
Turbo

Yes, its very much available.

Although i have to warn you that it does have a mind of its own and can leave u stuck between the gates till 1 of the officials "on duty" finishes the mobile call he/she is on & comes to open the gates for u!

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By anonymous• 25 Oct 2008 19:20
anonymous

Yes it is available, I used my today :) It is really great , no queues when arriving in Doha. you can get it for 1,2,3 years. an E-Gate card for 3 years is 350 Rials if I remember right.

By baldrick2dogs• 25 Oct 2008 19:14
baldrick2dogs

Yes it is. Just ruck up at the departure lounge and apply for one

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