Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within eight hours.
Visa Note(a) Visitors on tourist visas must fly in using Qatar Airways. (b) All visitors require onward or return tickets; a hotel voucher and QAR5,000 in cash or its foreign currency equivalent; failing that an international credit card must be shown. Visa requirements are subject to change, and travelers are strongly advised to contact an embassy or consulate of Qatar for up-to-date information. (b) Nationals of countries referred to in the chart above can obtain tourist visas upon arrival at the airport in Doha for QAR55 for stays of up to 21 days, or business visas for QAR100 for stays of up to seven days. (c) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
All children included in the same passport of applicant traveling to Qatar must pay the same fees.
Types of Visa and CostPrices vary according to nationality. The following prices are for British nationals:
single-entry: £36;
multiple-entry: £50 (six months), £71 (two years), £130 (five years) (depending on validity).
ValiditySingle-entry visas permit stays of up to three months. Multiple-entry visas permits stays of up to six months, two years and five years.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info for details. Nationals of countries where Qatar has no diplomatic representation should apply for visas through their hotel in Qatar, which will arrange for the visa to be collected on arrival at the airport. Those wishing to visit friends or relatives in Qatar should ask them to apply to the immigration authorities in Qatar on their behalf for a visa. For longer-period visas apply to the Immigration Department, Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 115, Doha (tel: 465 7802; website:
www.e.gov.qa). There is now a facility to book all visas online through the Ministry of Interior's website.
Working Days RequiredOne although it could take as long as three weeks depending on nationality. Applications should be made well in advance of the intended departure date.
WarningTravelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Qatar. Al-Qaeda continues to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on Western interests, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.
Travelers should review their security arrangements carefully. They should remain vigilant, particularly in public places.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareThere are several hospitals in Qatar, the most recent and modern being the Hamad General Hospital. The Poly Clinic has good dentists. Charges are high and health insurance is essential. As a precaution against the intense heat, visitors should maintain a high salt and fluid intake.
Note1Vaccination against typhoid is advised.
Certificates proving the visitor to be HIV-negative may be required if planning on staying more than one month in the country. Check with the embassy (see
General Info).
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