Health card and health insurance in Qatar

HMC health card, mandatory insurance and where to go.

Qatar3 min readLast updated 29 Oct 2026Fact-checked 29 Oct 2026

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In short

All residents get an HMC health card for public clinics. Since 2022, health insurance is mandatory for expats and visitors; employers pay for employees, while sponsors pay for family.

Health card: QAR 100/yr
Insurance: Mandatory
Public care: HMC / PHCC
Emergency: 999

Step by step

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Online or at a health centre.
1 day

Documents checklist

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QID
Passport photo

Do’s and don’ts

Renew health card with QID

Don’t

Don’t go to A&E for minor issues

Cost estimator

Private GP visitQAR 200–400 without insurance

Your estimateQAR 200 – 400

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Watch out

Visitors need Qatar-approved insurance to enter.

Common questions

Is maternity covered?

Depends on the plan. Check waiting periods.

Official links

HMCwww.hamad.qa

Background and more detail

All residents get an HMC health card for public clinics. Since 2022, health insurance is mandatory for expats and visitors; employers pay for employees, while sponsors pay for family.