By Pie Tan Are you an expat in Qatar who recently got married or still have your maiden name and would like to update your passport, but you just can't because of not getting enough information regarding the requirements and procedures on how to change your name as well in the Residence Permit? Well, we were on the same boat then, until I decided to go for it. Since I was not able to get specific information on this process (even in the internet), I have to spend a lot of riyals for the back and forth transportation just to get the requirements done completely. I DO NOT WANT YOU TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES I DID! To make sure that you get things right in the first attempt, here are the documents you need to acquire before proceeding to the Ministry of Interior Qatar in Al Gharaffa. 1. Applicant’s New Passport Copy (Married Name) 2. Applicant’s Residence Permit Copy (present - still maiden name) 3. Marriage Certificate Copy
4. Original Letter written in Arabic stating the reason for changing your name (old and new names should be mentioned in English letters)
5. 2x2 Picture with blue background (1pc.) 6. Original Form (Application for Modifying Resident's Details) download the file below
7. Company Registration Card Copy 8. Husband’s Passport Copy 9. Husband’s Residence Permit Copy (if husband is also a Resident of Qatar) Once the above are accomplished, submit the documents in MOI at Al Gharaffa, "Committee Into Looking For Change Name Requests" Office, 2nd floor of Bldg. 2, gate/ entrance 2 or 3. Requirements complete? Check the Detailed Procedures for Qatar ID & Residence Permit Name Change.
Currently on this stage? Please let me know if you have any questions, I'll be glad to help!
26 Comments
Joanne
17/9/2017 08:49:20 am
Hello, I just want to ask if I have to give the original marriage certificate to the moi officer ? Or just the a copy as the stamp attested is in the back of the original marriage certificate.pls advice thank you.
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Joanne
17/9/2017 09:20:08 am
Great. Thank you for your fast response, also I want to ask if you have an Idea if I need to get my marriage certificate stamp again from the PH embassy and MOFA as I already have it done back in 2014 as it was required for my husband's company. Cheers
Cath
19/10/2017 10:50:44 am
Hi, this post is very helpful! Thank you for sharing this. I just have some questions. Is the NOC required? I saw from your previous post that you requested for an NOC from your company but did not mention it here. Also, for requirement number 4, is there any format for the arabic letter, or can I just address it to the Ministry? Thanks again!
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Anne
6/11/2017 10:40:05 am
Where will I go to get the company's stamp and signature in the downloaded MOI form? I work in Women's hospital (HMC) and I went to our HR office but they said they don't do the stamping. Thanks!
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Lyn
1/9/2018 02:45:58 pm
Hi! By any chance, do you know what are the docs needed for residence permit change if you need to revert back to your maiden name? I am annuled, so need to work with these - Married to Single. Thanks!
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Åä. Àmïrà Dìänë ?
11/3/2019 01:12:45 pm
Hi
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Clairy
8/7/2019 07:13:57 pm
Hi, i just want to ask, is there any format for this "Original Letter written in Arabic stating the reason for changing your name"?? thanks in advance.
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jhen
11/11/2019 04:54:37 pm
is cert of change of name from Phil embassy required? or not? thanks
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JOANA ROSE
19/12/2019 03:16:53 pm
Hi,
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Hi,
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Gemmalen
23/11/2020 12:35:31 pm
Hi po. Question lang...since original marriage contract ang need for attestation for both the embassy and MOFA ito rin ba dapat i submit sa MOI or a copy will do?
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Gem
24/11/2020 07:52:13 pm
Thank you. How about sa MOFA attestation, can you still remember which window or counter ka pumunta?
Gem
26/1/2021 12:12:11 am
Thanks. Pagkatapos po n ma aatest sa PH Embassy ang marriage certificate, sa MOFA na susunod. Bukod sa PH Embassy attested marriage certificate my iba pa ba sila hihingin na documents? Pwede malaman location ng MOFA for attestation? Salamat ulit ng marami.
leepoty
2/12/2020 04:04:57 pm
Hi! Our marriage certificate is already stamped by PH Embassy and MOFA. Need po ba red ribbon pa sa Philippines? Thank you!
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Michelle
28/8/2021 11:05:31 pm
Hi Pia,
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Jec
14/9/2021 02:55:48 pm
Hi miss P,
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