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Do I need a visa to travel to Qatar?
You can get a free 30-day tourist visa-waiver on arrival in Qatar. If you’re travelling for any purpose other than tourism, and/or hold one of the other types of British passport, you must get a visa before you travel. If you need to stay longer than 30 days, you must extend your visa waiver before it expires through the Ministry of Interior.
Do I need a visa to travel to the UK?
If you’re travelling for any purpose other than tourism, and/or hold one of the other types of British passport, you must get a visa before you travel. If you need to stay longer than 30 days, you must extend your visa waiver before it expires through the Ministry of Interior.
What should I know before booking a flight with Qatar Airways?
Before booking your flight with Qatar Airways, we recommend that you check the latest information on country/region travel restrictions as well as visa and passport requirements.
What is the difference between Qatar require and Qatar waiver visa?
Require passport has at least six-month validity and a return ticket. The Qatar waiver visa for British Citizens will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips. This waiver may be extended for a further 30 days.
How Citizens of the United Kingdom Can Enter Qatar During Coronavirus
If you have a UK passport, you can travel to Qatar during COVID. Still, you must check the restrictions and requirements to have a smooth entry to Qatar. It’s mandatory to have the Qatar Entry Registration before your trip. This health declaration will register your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatari authorities have established colors for countries. The United Kingdom is a green country, which means travelers from the UK have fewer restrictions. If you’re vaccinated, you don’t need to quarantine in Qatar. However, you must take a PCR test before your trip. You must take the test within 3 days of your entry to the country.
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Visa requirements
Before booking your flight with Qatar Airways, we recommend that you check the latest information on country/region travel restrictions as well as visa and passport requirements.
Travel advisory for passengers flying in from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Qataris, Qatari residents and GCC citizens vaccinated/recovered from COVID-19 in the State of Qatar are subject to a two-day hotel quarantine and are allowed to leave the hotel on the second day if the result of the PCR test is negative
Visa requirements
Thanks to a host of visa facilitation measures, Qatar is now the most open country in the Middle East. Visitors from all around the world can now enter Qatar either visa-free, or by filling out simple online applications, depending on the passport they carry.
Visa-free entry
Nationals of eligible countries do not require any prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival to Qatar, by presenting a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. Visitors intending to stay in Qatar must hold a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay.
Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival)
This visa is issued upon arrival and is valid for 30 days for the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. It allows for multiple entry to both countries and is extendable for an additional 30 days for a fee. Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the joint visa:
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Individuals who are not eligible for visa-free entry, but who hold a valid residence permit or visit visa to either Schengen countries, Australia, Canada, UK, USA or New Zealand, can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) free of charge* by completing an online application prior to travelling.
Online Tourist Visa
Individuals not eligible for visa-free entry or ETA can apply for a Tourist Visa online. Visitors to Qatar travelling on board any airline may apply for a Tourist Visa through the Qatar Visa Service. The cost of the Qatar Tourist Visa is QAR 100. Tourist Visa holders are allowed to stay in Qatar for up to 30 days on a single trip.
Qatar Transit Visa
Qatar Airways passengers transiting in Qatar for a minimum of 5 hours are eligible to apply for the Qatar Transit Visa. It is free of charge, valid for up to 96 hours (four days) and open to passengers of all nationalities**.
How long does it take to get a priority visa in the UK?
UK Visas and Immigration aims to reach a decision on Priority Visa Application within 5 working days from the date you submit your biometric information. The cost of this service is in addition to your visa application fee and is non-refundable if the visa application is refused, or if in exceptional cases, the application it takes longer to process.
What is a UK visa application center?
UK Visa Application Center is a collection point for your documents and to take biometrics (e.g. fingerprints). The UK Visa Application Center transfers your documents to the UK Embassy in Qatar together with your biometric data.
What is a Tier 2 visa?
General work visa ( Tier 2) can be applied for if the applicant has been offered a skilled job in the UK.
What is premium lounge?
Premium Lounge gives you the space and comfort to submit your visa application in an exclusive environment without queues, and at a safe distance from other applicants.
How long does it take to get a passport back?
Applicants can choose to have their passport returned to them by express courier (within 1-3 business days depending on the area selected) at the end of the application process.
What is an EEA family permit?
EEA Family Permit / EU Settlement Scheme family permit - if your spouse is living and working in the UK and is an EU national but does not have UK citizenship.
How long can you stay in the UK on a paid engagement visa?
Permitted Paid Engagement visa - if you are invited to the UK as an expert in your profession for up to 1 month.
