1. Visitors to Qatalum
All visitors visiting Qatalum must possess a MIC gate pass before arriving at the MIC Gate

2. Visitors with Qatar ID
When a visitor intend to visit Qatalum they need to inform the Qatalum employee of the visit and forward a copy of the Qatar ID (back and front) to the person via at least 24 hours prior to the visit.
The Employee will then forward an to Qatalum Security *, who will process the application.
It must mention which areas to visit (e.g. Port, Silos, Power Plant or Smelter)
The MIC Gate Pass permit will be ready for collection at the Qatalum Project Office* the same day of visit from 06:30 am.
Upon arriving at Qatalum site, the visitor should meet and be accompanied by the employee or delegate.
* Please see slide 7 for directions to the Qatalum Project Office

3. Visitors with Passport and Entry Stamp
When a visitor intend to visit Qatalum they need to inform the Qatalum employee of the visit and forward a copy of the passport with the entry stamp via at least 24 hours prior to the visit.
The employee will then forward an to Qatalum Security that will process the application.
It must mention which areas to visit (e.g Port, Silos, Power Plant or Smelter).
The MIC Gate Pass permit will be ready for collection at the Qatalum Project Office* the same day of visit from 06:30 am.
Upon arriving at Qatalum site, the visitor should meet and be accompanied by the employee or delegate.
* Please see slide 7 for directions to the Qatalum Project Office

4. Visitor with Passport without Entry Stamp
When a visitor intend visiting Qatalum they need to inform the Qatalum employee of the visit and forward a copy of the passport the person via at least 24 hours prior to the visit.
The employee will then forward an to Qatalum Security that will process the application.
Once the visitors enters the country, he/she need to send the entry stamp to Qatalum Security via .
Once the entry stamp is received the application will be forwarded to MIC for approval.
If the visitor can not forward the entry stamp via , it needs to be delivered to the Qatalum Project Office* ASAP.
Once the entry stamp is “hand delivered” the application will be forwarded to MIC and will be available within one hour at the Qatalum Project Office *.
* Please see slide 7 for directions to the Qatalum Project Office

5. Emergency MIC Gate Pass
When an emergency MIC gate pass is required for a visitor, a copy of the passport must be sent to Qatalum Security.
Qatalum will then process a “Letter of Undertaking” to MIC.
The MIC permit will be processed and will be available within one hour for collection at the Qatalum Project office *.
Once the visitor arrives and before the MIC permit is issued, a copy of the entry stamp will be made and forwarded to MIC. (The forwarding of the stamp will not delay the visitor from entering the MIC area.
* Please see slide 7 for directions to the Qatalum Project Office

6. Visitors for Contractors
The procedure for the contractors are the same except they need to complete the MIC application forms.
After they have completed the forms it must be submitted to Qatalum Security for authorization.
Once Security has signed the application, the contractor must submit it to MIC for approval and they must pay the fees.
* Please see slide 7 for directions to the Qatalum Project Office

7. Directions to Qatalum Security
Following the main road from Doha to Mesaieed, entering Mesaieed, go directly across the first two roundabouts.
On leaving the second R/A travel approximately 700meters and use the slip-road to the right, (the Mesaieed Industrial Security will be on your right).
At the traffic lights turn LEFT under the flyover.
Approximately 500 meters beyond the underpass turn RIGHT at the sign posted Qatalum.
Approximately 400 meters turn LEFT into a car park – you will have two large white buildings on your right.
The east building entrance is the Qatalum Security Office.
For further detail please contact Petrus van der Merwe, or Kamran Hafeez

8. Information
If you are not sure about the process, log on to to find the relevant documentation and guidelines.
Any queries or feedback, contact
Petrus van der Merwe, or