QATAR POLICE CLEARANCE

[helloitsme 2]

Hi!

 

Does anyone here request for a police clearance in qatar even you're in the philippines? how long and how?

 

i think i need it as my requirement for K1 interview since  i worked there for 2yrs.

 

Also i need your advice, should i schedule my interview now and i will just tell the CO that im still processing my police clerance in qatar (because case is ready for a month already and whats holding me back  is because i dont have yet my police clearance in qatar..) or better to gather all the requirements first before scheduling?

 

Thank you!!!

[ImagineMe 35]

Yes, you need a police clearance in every country that you have lived in. So both Qatar and the Philippines. I dont know how each country works, but as far as I know you need to go to any police station to request it and ask that it be translated to English. I'm sure all countries have the service and it could take a week to several weeks. Ours in South Korea took 3 weeks to complete.

 

Personally I'd wait until you have all your documents ready before scheduling the interview. If you don't have everything, and you go to the interview, they will give you a 221g form which puts everything on hold until you provide that documentation. So it could add on more time. It's happening to us because we scheduled the medical appt only 2 days before the interview. But it took a week for the medical to arrive.

Edited July 15, 2018 by ImagineMe

[helloitsme 2]

5 minutes ago, ImagineMe said:

Yes, you need a police clearance in every country that you have lived in. So both Qatar and the Philippines. I dont know how each country works, but as far as I know you need to go to any police station to request it and ask that it be translated to English. I'm sure all countries have the service and it could take a week to several weeks. Ours in South Korea took 3 weeks to complete.

 

Personally I'd wait until you have all your documents ready before scheduling the interview. If you don't have everything, and you go to the interview, they will give you a 221g form which puts everything on hold until you provide that documentation. So it could add on more time. It's happening to us because we scheduled the medical appt only 2 days before the interview. But it took a week for the medical to arrive.

thank you! was just worried because i think its so hard to have the earliest schedule here in the philippines. And thinking better to schedule now since it will take couple of weeks or months to have my own slot and maybe by that time my police clearance will arrive. it is very risky tho, since im not sure if it will arrive before my schedule interview

[ImagineMe 35]

I totally understand. But its similar to what they say in this process about scheduling flights before having your visa in hand. You could end up disappointed and cost you more time. Unfortunately you have to continue having more patience. Better to try to do it all one time without having to go back to do more. This being the reason everyone hates getting issued an RFE as well.

[helloitsme 2]

Just now, ImagineMe said:

I totally understand. But its similar to what they say in this process about scheduling flights before having your visa in hand. You could end up disappointed and cost you more time. Unfortunately you have to continue having more patience. Better to try to do it all one time without having to go back to do more. This being the reason everyone hates getting issued an RFE as well.

 yes, actually you have a point. thank you!  

[Amadia 711]

Hi,

You must submit a police cert from every country where you have lived in.

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greeting!

This link may help you.

Reference:https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Qatar.html

Police Certificates

Available

Fees:  10 Qatari Riyals for residents.  10 U.S. dollars for nonresidents to be paid in dollars or riyals.  (From inside the country QAR 10 From outside the country USD 10)

Document Name:           

وسلوك  سيرة حسن شهادة
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

Issuing Authority:           

Ministry of Interior Qatar

General Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Criminal Evidence and Information Department
P.O. Box 23004
Salwa Road, Exit 15
Doha, Qatar

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  A4-size paper carrying State of Qatar, Ministry of Interior seal as a watermark in Arabic with colored Ministry of Interior insignia on the top center of the document.  The applicant’s photograph is on the upper left corner with a Ministry Of Interior General Directorate of Criminal Investigation criminal evidence and Information Department wet seal on top of the photograph.  A similar seal is also placed on top of the signing authority’s name and signature.  The certificate carries information in Arabic and English.  It is not necessary to notarize the certificate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Director of Criminal Evidence and Information Department

Registration Criteria:  Any current or former resident may apply.  The applicant’s first entry date and last exit date in Qatar is required.

Procedure for Obtaining:   Residents of Qatar can apply by visiting the Office of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations in person.  Former residents now living outside Qatar can apply via mail by including a return envelope and a processing fee of 10 U.S. dollars in cash.  They may also ask a friend or relative to act on their behalf by applying in person and paying the in-person processing fee of 10 Qatari Riyals.  Details on the application procedure are available at the Ministry of Interior’s website at moi.gov.qa

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents

Exceptions:  Applicants are required to submit evidence of their legal stay in Qatar.  If someone is unable to provide evidence or details of his/her entry into or exit from Qatar, that applicant is required to visit the Directorate of Expatriate Affairs at the Ministry of Interior to get a certificate of entry/exit record.  

Comments:  For residents, it can take up to two weeks to issue a certificate.  For applicants from outside Qatar, it can take one month or longer.  The certificate is valid for six months from the date of issuance.

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https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Qatar.html

 

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