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Restricted entry
The Government refuses entry and transit to holders of
passports issued by Israel.
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 eight
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 travelers 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.
Types of visa
Single-entry: (3 months); Multiple-entry: (6 months); (2
years); (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.
Application requirements
(a) Completed visa 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
2 Days, Although 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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