As per Qatar government rules, the citizens or residents must obtain a Qatar health card and renew it time to time. The health card is mandatory for all citizens and residents in Qatar. The Qatar health card makes the card holder eligible to access free healthcare facilities and treatments at PHCC’s health centers as well as facilities and hospitals of Hamad Medical Corporation.
The health card check online service allows the card holders to check their health card expiry date. If your health card is expired or its expiry date is near, you can apply online for Qatar health card renewal at Hukoomi website.
Qatar Health Card Expiry Check Online
You must provide your 11-digit Qatar ID Number to check your health card status and expiry online. The government of Qatar provides health card check online service on Hukoomi website, it is a free-to-use service available for all citizens and residents living in the State of Qatar.
Kindly follow the simple steps given here to check your health card expiry online in two minutes.
Step 1: Go to Hukoomi website @hukoomi.gov.qa.
Step 2: Select Services tab and click on View All.

Step 3: Type expiry in the search box and click on Check Expiry of Health Card option.

Step 4: Read service description and click on Instructions.

Step 5: Click on Health Card E-Service Page.

Step 6: Enter your Qatar ID Number and select Check expiry option. Then click on Next button.

Step 7: Your Qatar health card expiry date will appear on screen.
Health Card Expiry Date Check at PHCC
It is an offline method for checking your health card status in-person. This free service is available at all PHCC health centers in Qatar. You can go to your nearest health center to check your health card expiry date easily.
- Click Here to find your Nearest PHCC Health Center.
- Visit your nearest PHCC health center.
- Ask the service employee to check your health card expiry.
- Provide your QID Number and health card details.
- The service employee will check your health card expiry date and tell you the same.
In this way, you can check your Qatar health card expiry date online at Hukoomi portal and offline at PHCC health centers in Qatar.
Health Card Application Status Check Online
The citizens/residents who do not have a health card yet, are required to apply for Qatar health card at one of the PHCC health centers. After applying for health card, the applicants can check their Qatar health card application status online by QID number.
The online facility to check Qatar health card status is available at Hukoomi website portal. Here I provide a step-by-step guide for checking health card application status online by Qatar ID number.
Step 1: Go to Hukoomi website portal @hukoomi.gov.qa.
Step 2: Select Services section and click on View All.

Step 3: Type application status in the search box and click on Inquire About Health Card Application Status.

Step 4: Read service description, click on Instructions.

Step 5: Now, click on service link to Hukoomi portal.

Step 6: Enter your QID Number and click on Next button.

Step 6: Your Qatar Health Card Application Status will show up on screen, scroll down to view it. If you submitted multiple applications for health card, enter your Application Number and Receipt Number to check your desired application status.
So, this is how you can check your health card application status to know if it is approved or still under process.
What If My Health Card is Expired?
If your health card is expired, you should immediately apply for its renewal. There are two ways to renew your Qatar health card, you can renew it online at Hukoomi portal or you can renew it offline by visiting a nearby PHCC health center.
Benefits of Qatar Health Card
The Government of Qatar has made health card mandatory for all citizens and residents in Qatar. Because the health card provides many benefits and also saves valuable money of the card holders. Here I provide some key benefits of Qatar health card as follows;
- Free Consultations with Doctors.
- Access to HMC Facilities and Hospitals.
- Access to PHCC Health Centers.
- Blood Tests.
- Health Screening Tests (X-Ray, MRI, CT-Scan and more).
- Health Treatment by Medication and Surgeries.
- Both the physical health and mental health are covered.
In addition to above, the health card helps the doctors to access entire medical history of a patient to offer them the best possible treatment in the least time.
Summary
The Qatar health card is as important as the Qatar ID Card. The QID Card gives access to all government services, while the health card gives access to all healthcare services available in the State of Qatar.
Whether you are a Qatari citizen or a foreign citizen working in Qatar i.e. an expat resident, you must obtain a health card to access healthcare services including medical treatments, surgeries, etc. in Qatar.
If you already have a health card, you can check your health card validity online by using the online and offline methods above. For more queries, you can ask them in the comment section below.
FAQs
How do I check my Qatar health card expiry?
You can check your Qatar health card expiry/validity with help of your Qatar ID Number.
Where do I check my Qatar health card expiry date?
You can check your Qatar health card expiry date online at Hukoomi website portal @hukoomi.gov.qa. You can also visit your nearest PHCC health center to inquire about your health card expiry date in-person.
Can I renew my health card online in Qatar?
Yes, you can renew your health card online in Qatar at Hukoomi web portal.
Which hospitals accept health card in Qatar?
All hospitals of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and all health centers of Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) accept the health card in Qatar.