How to renew the Istimara (Vehicle Registration) during lockdown

13 May 2020

Muroor

Istimara

Lockdown

Renew

Since March 22, 2020, the Traffic Department in Qatar have decided that all vehicles will be exempted from the inspection test. This decision was made in light of tseveral measures the government in Qatar is trying to take in order to stop the spread of the COVED-19 virus.

What are the steps to get your (Istimara) renewed?

1. Insure your vehicle

No need to navigate traffic, no need to look for parking and no need to wait in line – all is at your finger tips, at your convenience time. You can visit any insurnace company that offers online service and buy your insurance policy. We recomend using Doha insurance Group and you can visit their website here.

2. Get the inspection test done (FAHES)

You can do this by downloading the Woqod App (donwnload it for IOS from here, and for Android from here). Then click on FAHES, the click on Request New FAHES Inspection, then fill up the details of your vehicle and make the payment.

3. Renew the Istimara on Metrash2

Go to Metrash2, Click on Traffic, then on Vehicle Services, then on Renew Vehicle Registration, and then fill up the information about your vehicle and make the payment.

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