{
  "id": 5949004,
  "title": "Users can now extend on-arrival visas online through MOI website",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/users-can-now-extend-on-arrival-visas-online-through-moi-website",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T09:09:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/09/2026/users-can-now-extend-on-arrival-visas-online-through-moi-website"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Interior (MOI) in Qatar has introduced an online process for users to extend or renew their on-arrival visas through the official MOI website, eliminating the need to visit the General Directorate of Passports or service centers in person.\n\nTo begin the visa extension process, users must visit the MOI website at moi.gov.qa and select the \"Inquiries\" option. From there, they should choose \"Visa Services,\" followed by \"Visa Extension\" and then \"Inquiry and Extension.\"\n\nApplicants need to input their visa details, including the sponsor, representative, or authorized person's ID number, as well as the submission date of the application. The system allows inquiries to be made using these criteria.\n\nBefore proceeding, applicants must ensure they meet the health insurance requirements. The website provides a link to a list of approved health insurance companies that applicants can reference.\n\nOnce the requirements are verified, users can select their desired extension period, pay the necessary fees electronically, and complete the online process.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) urged users to extend or renew their on-arrival visas electronically through its website without the need to visit the General Directorate of Passports or service centres.</p> <p>The ministry said users can complete the visa extension process online by following a series of steps on the MOI website.</p> <p>Applicants should first visit moi.gov.qa,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Interior introduces online visa extension process.",
    "Users can extend/renew on-arrival visas via MOI website.",
    "Applicants must meet health insurance requirements and pay fees online."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}