How to Get a QDC Qatar License in 2025? -A Complete Guideline

Qatar has emerged as a business hub and an attraction for foreign investors and tourists. These foreigners come from different cultures and ethnicities and stay in Qatar for other activities. Despite being a Muslim country consumption of alcohol and pork is not allowed as per Islamic law. However, the Qatar government facilitated the Non-Muslim expatriates by giving QDC Qatar permit.

QDC(Qatar Distribution Company) permit allows Non-Muslims to buy alcoholic beverages for consumption other than licensed clubs and restaurants. However, the company allocated a monthly quota to buy these beverages. So, for all those who want to consume restricted beverages or pork, the QDC license is mandatory for them.

This article discusses QDC license requirements, processing fees, appointment procedures, and how to renew a QDC license.

Qatar Distribution Company is responsible for the distribution of alcoholic beverages and pork products in Qatar with the permission of the government. All the clubs or restaurants that sell these items must require a QDC permit. Several outlets in the country provide these items under the strict rules set by the QDC to ensure that Non-Muslims can have these items in safe and legitimate ways.

Applicant must fulfill the following requirements to get a QDC license.

Applicants on multiple-entry visas or any other business visa can also apply for a QDC Qatar license even if they don’t have a QID or Resident Permit ID. However, they must need to fulfill the following requirements:

Applicants who fulfill all the above requirements can apply for a QDC Qatar license. However, They must book an online appointment and meet with all the required documents in person. Follow the below steps to get a permit:

Register as a New Member

If you are a new member and don’t have a QDC Qatar permit then you must have to Register/sign up first. Follow the steps given below to register as a new member.

Step 1: Go to the official site of the QDC website.

Step 2: If you are a new member then Click on Signup and Register Profile.

Step 3: Fill in all the details in the Signup forms, enter the Captcha, and tick the agreement statement.  

Step 4: click on Confirm.

Apply for a New Permit 

Once you are signed up then log in with your registered details.

Step 1: Now log in with your registered account details.

Step 2:  Once you logged in Click on Online Application for New Permit.

Step 3: Enter all the required details in the New Permit form including your QID expiry date, permit validity  (No of months) and attached front and back image of your QID/RP, sponsor letter and any other evidence if you want to submit.

Step 4: The fee will automatically be calculated and shown depending on the permit validity.

Step 5: After reading the Terms and Conditions, tick the box.

Step 6: Click on Continue.

Step 7: Once your application is approved then QDC will send you a payment notification to complete the application. QDC takes approximately 3 days to respond.

Step 8: Now Make an appointment with the permit office.

Step 9: Select “New Permit” and click on “Next”

Step 10: Fill up the “required detail” with your Full Name, QID address, Email Address, Phone Number, and Captcha. Click on “Next”.

Step 11:  Verify the OTP which will be sent to you on your provided phone number.

Step 12: Now select the preferred date and time and click on Confirm.

Step 13:  Fill up the QDC Application Form that you will receive in your email. You can also download from below.

Step 14: On the day of the appointment, take your application and all required documents to the QDC Office. Now take a token from the reception and submit your application on your turn. Once your application is verified and approved your photo will be taken immediately.

Step 15: After the approval of the application, pay the fee through a debit/credit card and you will get your license on the same day.

Note: Fee is only through Debit/Credit card, Cash is not acceptable.

The QDC license fee varies according to the permit validity. Remember that the license fee is not refundable and only accepted through a Debit/Credit card.

The QDC License validity depends on the validity of the QID, Usually license is issued for one year or up to the maximum remaining validity of the QID. You can check the QID expiry before applying for the application. The following table guides you about your QDC license validity based on your QID validity.

Abu Hamour Store, off Wholesale Market Road (Close to Safari Mall)

Address: Plot No 15, Street No 668, Zone 56, Abu Hamour, Doha Qatar

Contact No: +974 4469 9412

Email: Customerservice@qdc.com.qa

QDC West Bay Store

QDC opened their new store at West Bay Hotel Park Car Parking. Visitors can access the store by entering through Sheraton Road and proceeding to the basement level 1. As this store is accessible only by vehicle only so the parking slots are designated for QDC customers.

Applicants can get the QDC joint permit for spouses if she/he has a residence visa. The following instructions need to be considered while applying for a QDC Qatar permit:

Note: One family can be permitted by only one permit.

QDC has set some rules that must be followed by the permit holders to prevent cancellation of license. Applicants must stick with the following rules to maintain a permit.

The monthly liquor quota value depends on the basic monthly salary. Once the application process is completed you will be informed of your quota value. This quota value will only be applied to liquor purchases. Pork products are not included.

The renewal of the QDC license can be done online if the previous permit application details are the same including employer/sponsor, salary, accommodation etc. Follow the below steps to apply for permit renewal:

Step 1:Visit the www.qdc.com.qa 

Step 2: Register Profile, if you are already a QDC permit holder.

Step 3: Fill up all the information including Permit No, Qatar ID Number, Email Mobile Number, Password, Confirm Password and other details.

Step 4: Now Click on Confirm.

Step 5: Once you are registered, log in to Renew your permit.

Note: After renewing the permit there is no immediate need to change the card. The permit card will still be valid until otherwise advised. Please do not make an appointment to collect a new card from the permit office.

You can surrender or request your permit card by visiting the permit office. In case you can’t visit the office or have already left Qatar you can email your permit details to the address permit@qdc.com.qa, and your permit card will be officially cancelled.