hmc.org.qa Apply For Health Card Qatar : Hamad Medical Corporation

Name of the Organization : Hamad Medical Corporation
Type of Facility : Apply For Health Card
Country : Qatar
Website : https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Patient-Information/How-To-Get-A-Health-Card/Pages/default.aspx

HMC Apply For Health Card

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

Related : HMC Qatar Health Card Application Status

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

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 pharmacy at subsidized rates.

How to Get?

To obtain your Health Card, please visit the nearest government health center if you are married and your family is living in Qatar.

For other cases, you need to visit any of the expatriate health centers to complete the necessary forms. You will be issued a PHCC health file number.

Requirements

Please take with you :
** Qatari Adults : Copies of your passport or ID, a passport-size photograph (4cm X 3cm) and a fee of QR50
** Qatari Children : Birth certificate with Qatar personal identity number or passport, passport-size photograph, vaccination card (for first time issue) and a fee of QR50

** GCC National Adult Residents : Copy of passport or ID with Qatar personal identity number, a passport-size photograph, your old health card (in case of renewals) and a fee of QR50

** GCC National Child Residents : Birth certificate or passport with Qatar personal identity number, one passport-size photograph, vaccination card (for first time issue for childern born in Qatar), old health card (in case of renewals) and fees of QR50

** Adult Residents : Valid QID or passport with valid residence permit, a passport-size photographs and a fee of QR100

** Children : Passport with valid residence permit, a passport-size photograph, vaccination card (for first time issue and for those born in Qatar or who had their vaccinations in Qatar) and a fee of QR100

** Domestic Staff : Valid passport with a valid residence permit, a passport-size photograph, original QID of sponsor and a fee of QR50 (as for professions approved by MOI for personal sponsorship)
** All : A copy of a utility bill (phone, water/electricity) – this proves where you live.

You must pay using a credit card. No cash is accepted. The health center will either issue you with your card immediately or ask you to return within a few days to collect it.

Please note, health cards are issued during morning working hours only.