After so many years at Qatar I finally decided to get a E Gate. For many who don't know what it is. Qatar E Gate is a smart ID card which allow citizens and residents to pass the passport control / immigration check by just insert the e gate card and scan their fingerprint.
Reason I was hesitated to get it much earlier is because I seldom travel and also thinking moving to the new airport the queue would be better but it is not. Is just the same and while queueing every now and then you have an annoying person bump into you and stick to you like a glue as of the airport running out of space. So to avoid this I decided to get e gate.
I been searching over the Web and so far getting so many of different info especially with the pricing. So here is the latest info I am sharing.
The place to do it the e gate card is a Gharafa. Is a building beside at the round about when you heading to QNCC.
You may click the link below for Google Map location
There is plenty of parking behind the building. Once you enter the building, go to building no 2. Pass the main entrance at ground floor and walk straight and on your right there will be a photo booth, show your Qatari ID to the person in charged and have your photo taken and fingerprint scanned. Then just across the photo booth there is a queue for you to get your number. Queue at the right lane. Tell the receptionist that you are making new e gate and you have taken your photo and fingerprint scanned.
Be seated and wait for your turn. As for me I waited less than 5 minutes. Once your number is called go to the counter and tell the teller the same that you are making a new e gate and get your credit card ready. Sometime the lady may ask for ATM card which also means your credit card. I ask for 3 years validity which is QR300. For 3 years renewal is QR200. Pay and the teller will ask you to be seated to wait for the card to be ready. Sit near to the counter so she or he can see you when your card is ready as they won't shout for your name.
Be seated and wait for your turn. As for me I waited less than 5 minutes. Once your number is called go to the counter and tell the teller the same that you are making a new e gate and get your credit card ready. Sometime the lady may ask for ATM card which also means your credit card. I ask for 3 years validity which is QR300. For 3 years renewal is QR200. Pay and the teller will ask you to be seated to wait for the card to be ready. Sit near to the counter so she or he can see you when your card is ready as they won't shout for your name.
Once you got your card go back to the entrance. There will be two kiosk machine. Over there you can check the card validity or activate the card. You may also check your E Gate validity at MOI website at this link
For renewal just queue to get the number and the rest follows.
Also to my surprise the staff over there are very friendly. I'm very impressed
