The Office of International Education will liaise with the Qatar Foundation immigration department to process QF-sponsored student requests. See below for procedures, documents and timelines.
Exit Permits
Students planning to travel outside of Doha must submit a request for an Exit Permit five to ten business days before travel. If you submit a request with less than five business days before your travel date, you risk not receiving your permit in time. Plan ahead and make the request early!!!
Procedure:
• Fill out the Exit Permit Request Form [doc]
• Print and sign the form
• Make a copy of your passport and Qatar RP
• Bring all documents to the Office of International Education
Timeline:
• Carnegie Mellon Review for Approval: 1 day
• Education Division Review for Approval: 2–3 days
• Immigration Office Processing: 2–3 days
RP (Residence Permit) Renewals
If your RP is close to expiring, you must submit a request for renewal at least ten business days before the date of expiry. If you submit a request too late, you risk not receiving your new RP in time and/or incurring a fine. Plan ahead and make the request early!
Procedure:
• Fill out the RP Renewal Form[RP Renewal Form.pdf]
• Print and sign the form
• Atach a colored photograph of yourself (4.8 x 3.8cm, non-white background)
• Have your passport and old Qatar ID card ready to submit with the form
• Bring all documents to the Office of International Education
Education City Housing
For information regarding student housing within Education City and housing application forms, contact housing@qf.org.qa
Incoming International Students
Please use the checklist [doc] to ensure that all admissions materials are ready.
