Skim through any number of travel blogs on the cyberspace and you wouldn’t find a single one that lists Qatar as a must-visit destination. Qatar is one of the least known countries in the world, and the people who’re aware of this bantam land, perceive it as a “boring” destination. However, there is very little truth to that image. Offbeat gallivanters know that Qatar is much more than just a well-heeled nation that is abundant in natural gas.
The State of Qatar lies along the northeastern coast of Arabia and to the north of Saudi Arabia, ringed by the Persian Gulf on all other sides. It is deemed as one of the most prosperous and developed countries in the Middle East. Doha, the capital city, has snagged a lot of attention for its fledgling arts and toothsome gastronomical opportunities.
This highly urbanized country boasts of an astonishing skyline. One can soak up the calmness of the waters on a dhow cruise, explore age-old venery techniques, moon over the Museum of Islamic Art, or have a fun-filled day at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha.
If you’re planning to tick Qatar off your bucket list, you’ll require a tourist visa. Although the rules and requirements are different for every country, here are a few common things that you should know about obtaining a Qatari visa:
Know which type of visa you’ll need:
Given below is a list of the tourist and business visa along with the application fees and the permitted stay duration:
- Tourist Visa valid for 30 days – Approximately 17,000/- rupees for applicants over 55 years of age and 10,000/- rupees for applicants under 55 years of age.
- Business Visa valid for 90 days – Approximately 33,000/- rupees.
Bear in mind that the fees mentioned here are exclusive of “ok to board” charges.
Mandatory Documents for Visa Application:
- A valid passport having at least two blank pages
- Confirmed air tickets
- A duly filled visa application form
- A photocopy of the first and last page of your passport.
- Two recent passport-size photos taken against a white backdrop.
- Bank statement copy of previous three months.
Processing Time:
It normally takes around 7 to 10 business days to get a Qatari visa. If your application gets approved, you’ll receive the visa via email.
Where can you apply?
You can get in touch with one of our travel experts who will then guide you through the entire application process. Keeping customers as the topmost priority, Musafir ensures a smooth visa application experience while increasing the chances of visa approval by a huge margin.
What’s the best time to visit?
Qatar is known to have an extreme type of climate. The best time to go is between November to early April.
Here’s some good news:
According to a reliable news publisher, Qatar is soon going to introduce visa-on-arrival for visitors belonging to three countries – India, China, and Russia. The objective of this provision is to promote their country as a holiday destination and draw close to 7 million tourists over the next decade.
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