Istimara renewal and Fahes inspection: a checklist

Updated 6 November 2026

A short, general checklist for renewing your car registration (Istimara) in Qatar and preparing for the Fahes technical inspection, with links to the official sources.

This is a general checklist for information only, not an official source. We don't list fees or exact rules because they change; always check the official sources below.

Steps

Check when your Istimara expires. The date is on the registration card and in the Metrash app. Start well before it runs out.
Make sure your insurance is valid. The car needs valid insurance to be renewed. Renew it with your insurer first if needed.
Check for traffic fines. Unpaid traffic fines can stop the renewal going through. You can see them in Metrash or on the MOI website.
Find out whether your car needs a technical inspection. It depends on the car's age and type. Check the current rules with MOI or Fahes before you go.
Book Fahes if needed. Some Fahes stations work by appointment through the Woqod app and others take walk-ins. Check the station and time before you go.
Get the car ready for inspection. Lights, tyres, wipers, seat belts and brakes working, and no warning lights on the dashboard. A garage can do a pre-inspection check.
Renew the registration. Once any inspection is passed and the insurance is valid, renewal is usually done in the Metrash app or on the MOI website. The fee is shown when you pay.

Official sources

Help before the inspection

If the car needs a fix or a check first, these are listed on Markaba:

Inspections Mechanics Tyres and wheels Glass Window tinting

For general information only. Markaba is a free, non-commercial community directory and does not speak for any government body or business. Rules, fees and prices can change: always check the official source or the business itself.