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Qatar |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 01 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Entry requirements
Visas
British visitors can obtain single entry short stay visas (valid for 21 days) at the airport on arrival. The cost is QR110 (£18), which can only be paid by credit card. Once in Qatar you may extend your stay through the Immigration Authorities for a further 14 days. The cost is Qatari Riyals 110. Longer-term visitors must obtain a valid visa from their nearest Qatari Embassy before travelling.
British visitors can obtain single entry short stay visas (valid for 21 days) at the airport on arrival. The cost is QR110 (£18), which can only be paid by credit card. Once in Qatar you may extend your stay through the Immigration Authorities for a further 14 days. The cost is Qatari Riyals 110. Longer-term visitors must obtain a valid visa from their nearest Qatari Embassy before travelling.
Passport validity
British passport holders should ensure they have at least six months validity and at least on blank page available on their passport before arriving in Qatar.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country, or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Qatari Embassy in London.
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Contacts
Address:
British Embassy, PO Box 3, Doha
Location: West Bay, off Wahda St near Rainbow roundabout. Location map
Visa Applications Centre (VAC): Sherif Building, by Toyota Towers. See the VAC website or call 462 2159 / 462 1544.
Telephone:
(974) 496 2000
Fax:
(974) 496 2086
For information about:
Consular services to British nationals: consular.qatar@fco.gov.uk
UK Trade & Investment enquiries: ukti.doha@fco.gov.uk
Visa enquiries: info.ukqa@vfshelpline.com
Other areas of our work: embassy.qatar@fco.gov.uk
Office hours:
Consular public hours:
GMT: Sunday-Thursday: 0500-1000
Local: Sunday-Thursday: 0800-1300
Website: http://ukinqatar.fco.gov.uk
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