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Visit visas at QAR 200 per day with a QAR 12,000 cap. Expired residence permits at QAR 10 per day after a 90-day grace. Rates from consistent secondary sources; confirm the exact figure on Metrash2 before payment.

Last verified: 2026-06

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QAR 200 per day for visit visas and QAR 10 per day for expired residence permits are drawn from consistent secondary sources. The Ministry of Interior official law text was not directly verified. Always confirm the exact amount on your Metrash2 fines screen before settling at the airport or counter.

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Qatar overstay rates and caps

The legal basis for Qatar overstay fines is Law No. 21 of 2015 on entry, exit and residence of expatriates. The fine schedule is administered by the Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Passports. For visit and tourist visas the consistently cited rate is QAR 200 per day from the day after expiry, with a maximum cap of QAR 12,000 regardless of how long the overstay continues. The cap is reached at 60 days of continuous overstay. For expired residence permits (QIDs) the consistently cited rate is QAR 10 per day after a 90-day grace from expiry. If the residence has been cancelled rather than naturally expired, a separate 30-day exit grace applies, after which QAR 10 per day starts.

The official Ministry of Interior law text could not be directly retrieved for the per-day figures, so the calculator above is published with a visible caveat banner. The rates appear consistently across multiple expat-services third-party sources including qatarcheck.com and qatarvisacheck.app. Always confirm the exact amount on the Metrash2 mobile app fines screen before settling at the airport, counter or through the MOI E-Services portal. The Metrash2 figure is the legally binding amount; this calculator is an estimator, not a replacement.

The 90-day QID grace and the cancellation 30-day grace

The 90-day grace from QID expiry reflects the standard sponsor-led renewal window. The Ministry of Interior gives sponsors three months to process the renewal through Metrash2 or the Ministry of Interior service portal before the fine clock starts. The grace is generous compared to most Gulf states and is intended to absorb the typical lag between salary settlement, document preparation and Metrash2 submission. From day 91 onwards the QAR 10 per day fine accrues for as long as the residence remains unrenewed.

The 30-day grace after residence cancellation is a different mechanism. When a residence is formally cancelled, typically because employment has ended, the worker has 30 days to leave the country before the QAR 10 per day fine starts. The 30-day window is designed to allow time to wrap up housing, school transfers and the final exit flight. Exit before the 30-day mark avoids any overstay fine on the residence side.

Worked examples

Example 1: Visit visa, 30-day overstay. Thirty days times QAR 200 is QAR 6,000. The cap of QAR 12,000 is not reached. Payable amount QAR 6,000.

Example 2: Visit visa, 80-day overstay. Raw fine is 80 times QAR 200, that is QAR 16,000. The cap of QAR 12,000 applies and the payable amount is QAR 12,000. The worker also remains liable to deportation and a re-entry ban.

Example 3: QID expired 100 days ago. First 90 days fall within the grace period and are not chargeable. Remaining 10 days times QAR 10 is QAR 100. Payable amount QAR 100.

Days past expiryVisit visa fineQID expired fine
30QAR 6,000QAR 0 (grace)
60QAR 12,000 (cap)QAR 0 (grace)
100QAR 12,000 (cap)QAR 100
180QAR 12,000 (cap)QAR 900

How to pay through Metrash2

The fastest route to pay is through the Metrash2 mobile app. Open Metrash2, log in with your QID number and Smart ID password, and navigate to the fines tab under your QID record. The overstay fine appears as a line item with the exact amount due. Pay through a linked bank card or Apple Pay; the receipt is generated automatically and the violation is cleared in the immigration record within minutes. The MOI E-Services Portal accepts the same payment but requires a Tawakkalna or smart card login. At the airport, the fine can be paid at the General Directorate of Passports counter before the exit stamp is issued. Read the MOI Qatar visa check guide for the broader Metrash2 framework.

Enforcement and exit timing

Routine residence overstays are typically not actively enforced for several months while the fine accrues, partly because the 90-day grace absorbs the most common late-renewal cases. Visit visa overstays attract earlier attention because the cap is reached at 60 days. Once enforcement starts, the General Directorate of Passports can detain the worker pending payment and exit arrangements. A re-entry ban of one to five years is the standard administrative consequence of deportation, with the length depending on the duration and any prior violations. Voluntary departure with the fine paid usually avoids a ban; surrendering at the General Directorate of Passports is the cleanest route before enforcement begins.

What to do next

If you are also wrapping up Qatar employment, pair the fine estimate with the Qatar end-of-service calculator to plan the cash flow. For the broader QID and renewal framework, read the QID renewal Qatar guide and the Qatar fines service page. Comparing fines across the Gulf? The GCC overstay fines compared guide and the Kuwait overstay fine calculator are the natural next stops.

Frequently asked

What are the Qatar overstay fines in 2026?

Consistent third-party sources report visit visa overstay at QAR 200 per day, capped at QAR 12,000 regardless of duration. Expired residence permit (QID) overstay is reported at QAR 10 per day after a 90-day grace period from expiry. The legal basis is Law No. 21 of 2015 on entry, exit and residence of expatriates. The Ministry of Interior official text was not directly verified for the per-day figures, so always confirm the exact amount on the Metrash2 app fines screen before settling at the airport or counter.

Is there a grace period for visit visa overstay?

No formal grace period for visit visas. The QAR 200 per day rate starts on the day after the visa expires. The cap of QAR 12,000 is reached at 60 days of continuous overstay, which limits the maximum financial exposure but does not stop enforcement. Beyond the cap the worker remains in violation and is liable to detention, deportation and a re-entry ban.

Why is there a 90-day grace for expired QIDs?

The 90-day grace from QID expiry reflects the typical renewal window allowed for expatriate residents who are renewing through their sponsor. The grace gives time for the sponsor to process the renewal through Metrash2 or the Ministry of Interior service portal. Beyond 90 days from expiry the QAR 10 per day fine starts to accrue. If the residence is cancelled rather than expired, a 30-day exit grace applies, after which QAR 10 per day starts.

Where do I pay the Qatar overstay fine?

The fine is paid through the MOI E-Services Portal, the Metrash2 mobile app, or at the airport before departure. The fine must clear before the exit stamp is issued. Metrash2 is the fastest route: open the fines tab under your QID, select the overstay fine and pay through linked bank card or Apple Pay. The MOI E-Services Portal accepts the same payment but requires a Tawakkalna or smart card login.

Can my employer pay the overstay fine for me?

Yes. The sponsor company can settle the fine through its corporate Metrash2 account or through the MOI corporate portal. In practice the employer settles the fine in the same workflow as the exit visa cancellation. Disputes about who is responsible are common when the overstay is caused by employer delay in processing the renewal; document the timing if you intend to pursue reimbursement.

What happens after the QAR 12,000 cap is reached?

The fine itself does not grow beyond QAR 12,000 for visit visa overstays but the violation continues. Workers in continuous overstay after the cap remain liable to detention, deportation and a re-entry ban of up to five years. The cap is a financial ceiling, not an enforcement pause. Voluntary departure with the fine paid usually avoids a ban; surrender at the General Directorate of Passports is the cleanest route before enforcement starts.

Are dependents charged the same Qatar overstay fines?

Yes. Dependents are charged at the same rates as the primary visa holder. A family with multiple QIDs in overstay pays separately for each QID. The 90-day grace also applies to each dependent's QID individually, calculated from each card's own expiry date rather than the principal holder's date.

How long does enforcement typically take?

Routine residence overstays are typically not enforced for several months while the fine accrues. Visit visa overstays attract earlier attention because the cap is reached at 60 days. Once enforcement starts, the General Directorate of Passports may detain the worker pending payment and exit arrangements. A re-entry ban of one to five years is the standard administrative consequence of deportation, with the length depending on the duration and any prior violations.