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Visa - Passport |
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Passport
Required? |
Visa
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Canadian |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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USA |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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Other
EU |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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Japanese |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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Restricted
Entry
The Qatar Government refuses entry and transit to holders of passports
issued by Israel.
Passports
Passports valid for 6 months are required by all.
Visa
Visas are required by all except nationals of Oman,
Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and transit
passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey
from the airport within 8 hours.
Note
1. All visitors will 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.
2. Nationals of the following countries can obtain business and
tourist visas upon arrival at the airport in Doha for 50 Qatari
(£10-12): |
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Andorra
Canada
New Zealand
San Marino
United States of America
Singapore
Japan
EU countries
Brunei
Korea (Rep)
Australia
Hong Kong (SAR)
Switzerland
Malaysia
Liechtenstein |
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The
cost of different types of visa
Prices of visas can vary according to nationality. The following
prices are for British nationals.
Single entry: £36
Multiple entry, 6 months: £50
Multiple entry, 2 years: £71
Multiple entry, 5 years: £130 (depending on validity).
Conversions for the cost of visas:
£ 10 : US
$18
£ 20 : US $36
£ 30 : US $55
£ 40 : US $73
£ 50 : US $91
£
60 : US $109
£ 70 : US $127
£ 80 : US
$146
£ 90 : US $164
£ 100 : US $182
£ 110 : US $200
£ 120 : US $218
£ 130 : US $236
£ 140 : US $255
£
150 : US $273
Note
All children included in the same passport
of applicant travelling to Qatar are required to 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), please see Addresses
- Contacts section for details.
Nationals of countries where Qatar has no diplomatic
representation can 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 are advised ask them to apply to the immigration
authorities in Qatar on their behalf for a visa.
For longer period visas please apply to the:
Immigration Department Ministry of the Interior
Address: PO Box 115, Doha
Telephone: 465 7802
Website address: www.e.gov.qa
There is now a resource to book all visas online through the
Ministry of Interior's website.
Application requirements
A Visitor must have: |
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A completed application form.
Fee payable by company cheque or postal order only.
Name and address of sponsor in Qatar and for American
nationals and EU passport holders
except nationals from Ireland and
the United Kingdom. Business visas have to be accompanied
by an invitation letter from company
and confirmation of hotel booking.
Stamped, registered, self addressed envelope for postal
applications.
A valid passport. |
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Working
days required
1 working day is required, although it could take as long
as 3 weeks depending on nationality. Applications should be
made well in advance of the intended departure date. |
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