Everything You Need Before You Fly
- 🪪QID and passport validity rules, explained clearly
- 📅The 6-month re-entry rule, and how to avoid losing your residence permit
- 🚗How to check and clear traffic fines before departure
- ⚖️How to check for travel bans or pending legal cases
- 🧳Baggage allowance, medicines, and document prep
- 📱Airport arrival timing and keeping your Qatar number active
A clear, practical 12-point checklist built specifically for Qatar residents preparing to travel — covering your QID, passport, the 6-month rule, traffic fines, travel bans, employer leave approval, baggage, medicines, money, documents, airport arrival, and your Qatar mobile number.
This premium PDF version is formatted for printing or saving to your phone, so you can go through it step-by-step before every trip — not just once.
- 01
Check Your QID Validity
Make sure your Qatar ID will still be valid when you return, or renew it before you travel. - 02
Check Your Passport Validity
Ideally at least 6 months of validity for your trip and any transit countries. - 03
Know the 6-Month Rule
Staying outside Qatar more than 6 months in a row can affect your residence permit without a re-entry permit. - 04
Pay Traffic Fines
Check Metrash for violations and clear them before you fly. - 05
Check Travel Bans
Unpaid loans, bounced cheques or legal cases can lead to a travel ban — check official MOI services if unsure. - 06
Employer Leave Approval
Have your vacation approved in writing and know your return date. - 07
Baggage Allowance
Check your limits in Manage Booking and buy extra baggage online if needed. - 08
Medicines
Carry medicines in hand luggage with the prescription; check destination rules. - 09
Money & Cash
Declare large cash at customs; consider a bank transfer instead. - 10
Important Documents
Photograph your passport, QID, visa, tickets and contract, saved securely. - 11
Airport Arrival
Arrive about 3 hours early for international flights; use e-gates if eligible. - 12
Qatar Mobile Number
Keep it active — it receives OTPs for Metrash, banking and government services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format is this checklist?
A clean, printable PDF you can download instantly after purchase and keep on your phone or print out.
Is this official information from MOI or Qatar authorities?
No — this is an independent, practical checklist based on publicly available rules. Always confirm current requirements (QID renewal, re-entry permits, travel bans, exit approval) on official Metrash / MOI channels before you travel, since rules can change.
Can I use this every time I travel?
Yes — it’s designed to be a reusable pre-departure checklist, not a one-time read.
Is there a free version?
Yes, a free article version of this checklist is also available on MHNTips. This PDF is a formatted, printable, always-on-hand version of the same core checklist.
Support: if you have any issue with your download, contact us at mhntips@gmail.com and we’ll help right away.
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