UPDA Registration in Qatar

Are you a qualified Engineer and would like to register with UPDA (Urban Planning and Development Authority)? Helpline Group assists you to register for the UPDA Exams. This is a significant step for operating as an Engineer, independently on Qatari soil.

Eligibility Criteria:

You need the following to apply for UPDA Registration:

• Qatari Citizenship or a Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Full civil authority
• Clean judicial history
• Pass the Qualifying Exam

Steps to apply for UPDA Registration:

Step 1: open a Hukoomi account

You need to register online along with your mobile number and Qatar ID. Your mobile number and Qatar ID will be verified, Hukoomi account would be created.

Step 2: verification of University degree certificate:

Your university needs to be listed in the MME list of approved universities. If not so, you need to inform MMUP office.

Step 3: Attestation

Your degree certificate, mark sheets and other significant documents need to be duly attested by relevant authorities from your home country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.

Step 4: Police Clearance Certificate:

You need to acquire a Police Clearance Certificate from the respective Embassy in Qatar of your home country. Similarly, you need to submit a Police Clearance Certificate from Qatar as well. This clearance certificate is issued by the Crime Investigation Department.

Step 5: Upload your documents

You need to upload your documents online in the specified format and fill in the application form completely.

• • Valid Qatar ID
  • Degree certificate (duly attested)
  • Consolidated mark sheet or mark sheets for all semesters
  • Work Experience Certificates (both from Qatar and overseas)
  • Training Course Certificates
  • Police Clearance Certificate
  • Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Latest photographs
  • Passport

Step 6: Submission

As you upload your documents online and fill in your application for UPDA Registration, you will receive an SMS from Engineer’s Admission Committee, to submit your original documents visiting their office.

Step 7: Qualifying Examination

The Engineer’s Admission Committee usually conducts the qualifying examinations in the Baladiya office. The exam pattern would be 25 objective type questions with duration of one hour. On passing this exam, you get UPDA ID Card after payment of the specified fee through your Debit or Credit Card