PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within 8 hours.
Note: (a) All visitors require onward or return tickets and sufficient funds for the period of stay. Visa requirements are subject to change, and travellers are strongly advised to contact an Embassy or Consulate of Qatar for up-to-date information. (b) Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, EU countries, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and USA can obtain Business and Tourist visas upon arrival at the Airport in Doha for 50 Qatari (£10-12).
Types of visa and cost:
Prices vary according to nationality. The following prices are for British nationals: single-entry: £36; multiple-entry: £50 (6 months), £71 (2 years), £130 (5 years) (depending on validity).
Note: All children included in the same passport of applicant travelling to Qatar must pay the same fees.
Validity: Single-entry visas permit stays of up to 3 months. Multiple-entry visas permits stays of up to 6 months, 2 years and 5 years.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section 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.
Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee (postal order or company cheque only). (e) Name and address of sponsor in Qatar and for American nationals and EU passport holders except nationals from Ireland and the UK. Business visas need to be accompanied by an invitation letter from company and confirmation of hotel booking. (f) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
Working days required: 1, although could take as long as 3 weeks depending on nationality. Applications should be made well in advance of the intended departure date.
