Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
The Government refuses entry and transit to holders of
passports issued by Israel.
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all.
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.
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.
Prices vary according to nationality. The following prices
are for British nationals; Single-entry: $50 (6
months); Multiple-entry: $80 (6 months); $110 (2 years);
$185 (5 years).
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). 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:
433 0000; fax: 442 9565).
(a) Completed visa application form. (b) Valid passport.
(c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Fee (cash, postal order or
company cheque only). (e) Name and address of sponsor in Qatar
and confirmation of hotel booking. (f) Stamped, self-addressed
envelope for postal applications.
1, although applications should be made well in advance of
the intended departure date.
PO Box 2977, 200 Corniche Street, Doha, Qatar
Tel: 857
777. Fax: 833 328.
Website: http://www.qnhc.com/
All water should be regarded as being potentially
contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise
sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled.
Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make
sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy
products which are likely to have been made from unboiled
milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served
hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables
should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Typhoid fevers and hepatitis A exist;
precautions should be taken. Hepatitis B is endemic.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis occurs.
Rabies is
present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay.
Certificates proving the visitor to be HIV-negative may be
required if planning on staying more than one month in the
country. Check with Embassy.
There 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.
Feb 23 2002 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Mar 16 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH
The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sep 3
Independence Day. Oct 5 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of
the Prophet). Dec 6-8 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Feb 13 2003 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Mar 6 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH
The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sep 3
Independence Day. Sep 24 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of
the Prophet). Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Destination Guide – Qatar
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Restricted entry
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Addresses
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Other risks
Note
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | yes | yes |
| Australian | yes | yes | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes | yes |
| USA | yes | yes | yes |
| Other EU | yes | yes | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes | yes |
| Passports |
| Qatar National Hotels Company |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 1 | n/a |
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |