How to get New Qatar Smart Card ID??

Getting the Smart Card will take around 1-2 hrs

1) Fill & Print the 2 Forms(Arabic) which is available at Qatar MOI site. Or go to typing center and ask for smart card forms.Do Tell them to add Hukoomi & Egate facility. (Qr3-5) [10-15mins]

Form 1 - http://www.moi.gov.qa/PermitForm/smartCard/inputForm.jsp (4 English - Use Google Translate)
Form 2 - http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/arabic/eServices/index.html

2) Go to the Immigration & Passport Department (Building 1)(Location) in Al Gharafa (Morning only) for Photography, digital signature, IRIS scan and fingerprinting. Be ready for a photoshoot. [10-15mins]

3) Take a token and wait for your turn. [10-45mins]

4) Return your old ID card and pay using credit/debit/ecard. Wait for new Smart ID card. (Qr350-550) [5-15mins]

5) For Card Activation & PIN Setup you need to go the a system/kiosks which is setup near to the entrance (immediate left once inside). You need to insert card and authorize using your finger print.(A person is posted to help you out) The system would activate the card and you would need to type in a new PIN. [5-15mins]

6) All Done !! You can use the card through self service kiosks placed at different locations.

7) Share with others.

A Info Brochure from MOI

The New Qatar Smart ID Card Template (via qatarisbooming.com)

The News Report via The Peninsula

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar launched smart ID card for Citizens & Expatriates allowing the holder to avail of various government services such as renewal of driving licence, residence permits, exit permits & visa renewal for dependents under the sponsor through self service kiosks.

Residents can apply for the new card from today, which will be available at the Immigration Department in Al Gharafa (and at all service centres of the Ministry- cannot confirm)

The new card allows the holder to apply for transactions with the government online. Residents can use the card to obtain exit permits and renew residence permits online for those sponsored by them.

The smart ID card will be more helpful to owners and authorised representatives of companies to complete the visa and residence permit procedures for their workers and to obtain exit permits.
The new card comes with an electronic chip where personal data will be stored. The data can be accessed only by entering the personal identification number (PIN) or through a fingerprint matching.

Those holding a valid ID card can replace them with the smart card on request. They may also obtain a smart card while applying for a new card or while renewing the old card.

The minimum fee for a smart card is QR100, the same charged for the old ID cards. However, to avail of the various electronic services, the applicant should pay QR250 for a period of up to three years, depending on the validity of the residence permit. The fee for replacing a lost or damaged card has been fixed at QR200.

The smart ID card can also be used at the e-Gate available at the Doha International Airport. Using the e-Gate card that is incorporated in the smart ID card, passengers may bypass the immigration formalities at the airport by punching their cards at the gate and pressing their index fingers on an electronic scanner.

Smart Card FAQs http://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/faqs
Smart card Application for Companies /Establishments - Hukoomi

Sources and References
http://www.moi.gov.qa/
http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/news/2011/05/19/23933.html
http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/arabic/departments/smartCard/sections/sec568/...
http://qatarliving.net:8080/answers/visas-and-permits/how-can-i-apply-fo...
http://www.qatarisbooming.com/2011/05/19/smart-id-cards-for-expats-now-a...
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/152697-smart-id-cards-for-expats-...
http://www.moveoneinc.com/blog/immigration/qatar-curiosity-smart-id-card...