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Resident’s Permit and Healthcare

When you arrive in Qatar you will need to apply for a Residents Permit (RP). You and all of your family members will need an RP in order to remain in Qatar. Usually someone from your company will help you with the procedure which on the face if it can be quite daunting.

Hospitals in QatarYou and all of your family will need to undergo a medical which will involve a blood test, chest X-ray and blood group analysis. You will also need to have your finger prints taken. Make sure you have at least 20-30 passport size photos as you will find that everything you apply for requires a photo! It is best to have photos taken here as passport photo sizes and backgrounds can vary from country to country. There are many studios located in the malls and the cost is minimal.

Qatar has a lot to offer in terms of healthcare. It boasts not only one of the most advanced neonatal care programs in the world but also some of the most advanced medical equipment. There are also many highly qualified specialists in Qatar from all around the world. Medical facilities are being improved continually and by 2012 Qatar will have increased the number of hospital beds from 1,000 to 2,000 with the opening of several new clinics including Hamad medical city.

Hamad Hospital is the government hospital in Qatar and you will need a medical card in order to receive treatment. The medical card will cost QR100, however they will see anyone in an emergency. There are also many other private hospitals and clinics such as Al Ahli Hospital and Doha Clinic. The fees here are quite a lot higher than at Hamad, however most employers offer private medical care through an insurance company such as ALICO or QIC. Some hospitals / clinics will directly bill the insurance company whilst some work on a reimbursement basis. All hospitals and clinics have English speaking doctors. Most clinics have a dental clinic and they are also many private practices.

Qatar’s health sector and medical facilities have highly qualified doctors and medical staff as well as some the most advanced medical equipment in the world. It is only one of 4 countries in the world that offers services like its neonatal programme that screens newborn babies for inherited disorders.

Hamad medical cooperation (HMC) hosts a number of medial conferences that result in attracting a number of experts and world authorities. HMC is state sponsored and subsidised, it also has one of the highest expenditures in the gulf region.

Some of the well-known HMC hospitals are:
  • Women’s Hospital (Generally Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
  • Al Khor hospital (Ranges Form Dermatology, Obstetrics to Dental & Plastic Surgery)
  • Al Amal Oncology Hospital (Cancer treatment- detection therapy counseling, Rehabilitation & Education)
  • Hamad General Hospital (Surgery, Pediatrics Laboratory Medicine and Pathology)
  • Rumailah Hospital (Plastic Surgery, ENT and ophthalmology)
  • Health care services are free for Qatari nationals, however, expatriates will have to pay for the use of medial and dental facilities.
Alternative medicine is not recognised and is banned by the Ministry of health. Nationals and expatriates seeking this type of treatment travel abroad to places known for particular treatments.


List of Clinics & Health Centres:
  • Abu Bakar Clinic - 4468 1795
  • Abu Hamour Health Centre - 4469 1261
  • Airport Health Center - 4467 5633
  • Al Gharrafa Health Centre - 4488 6348
  • Al Montaza Health Centre - 4443 5784
  • Apollo Clinic - 4441 8441
  • Al Jazira Polyclinic - 4435 1155
  • Al Rafa Polyclinic - 4444 0499
  • Al Shahaniya Clinic - 4471 8995
  • Al Shefa Polyclini - 4466 0330
  • Doha Chiropractic Centre - 4456 0012
  • Elaj Medical Center - 4443 1254
  • Euro Clinic - 4444 0156
  • Elites Medical Complex - 4467 3043
  • Qatar Medical Center - 4444 0606
  • Umm Bab health Centre - 4471 1704
  • Pediatric Emergency Centre - 4439 2948
  • Radiology Department - 4439 3876
  • West Bay health Centre - 4438 7788

List of Government Hospitals:
  • Al Amal Oncology Hospital - 4439 7830
  • Hamad General Hospital - 4439 4444
  • Al Rumailah Hospital - 4439 2222
  • Women's Hospital - 4439 6666

Health cards
Citizens and residents of Qatar may apply for a Health Card to access services at any of the Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) government-run health care facilities or hospitals.

The card is the same size as the Driving License. It contains the ID number, nationality, photo and date of expiration.

Consultations or non-emergency treatments may cost extra but will be subsidized for those who hold a valid Health Card. Any patient not holding a Health Card will be charged as a visitor.
Health Card holders may also fill out prescriptions at a government-run pharmacy at subsidized rates.
To obtain your Health Card, visit a Health Card Office at any HMC clinic or at the Rumailah Hospital to complete the necessary forms. Please bring the following:
• Qataris: Copies of your passport or ID, a photograph (4cmX3cm) and a fee of QR50.
• Residents: Copies of your passport and visa or ID, two photographs (4cmX3cm) and a fee of QR100.
• Children: valid birth certificate and vaccination card.

Cards can be renewed online on the Hukoomi Government Website or at a Qatar post office. Cards should be received two to three weeks after the application is filed. For more information visit portal.www.gov.qa.


List of Private Clinics & Health Centers:
  • Al Ahli Hospital - 4489 8888
  • Al Emadi Hospital - 4466 6009
  • American Hospital - 4442 1999
  • Doha Clinic Hospital - 4438 4333
  • Family Medical Centre - 4431 0707
  • Consultant Dental Center - 4467 7166
 
 
 
 
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