VISIT VISA - NEED SHOW MONEY IN THE AIRPORT??

gypsy.dee
By gypsy.dee

Hi everyone, i asked my friend to process a visit visa for me (am currently in Dubai) and i was shocked when she told me that i need to prepare atleast 3-5 thousand dirhams as a show money as per the travel agency there in Qatar.

Please help me reconfirm if this is true? As i am leaving Dubai very soon and so bad that i don't have that enough cash to show in the airport.

Thanks so much for all you replies.
God bless us all :)

By pogi2ehh• 7 Apr 2010 08:40
Rating: 3/5
pogi2ehh

important reminder tell you bf to prepare your accomodation at least near alsadd or doha center

marame kc companies walking distance mahal ang transport

++++++++++Prevention is better than cure+++++++++

By azilana7037• 7 Apr 2010 00:22
azilana7037

But usally, bcoz of the number of passenger influx, the airport officials don't bother to check the nitty-gritty of these things.

Just be confident and have a relative (if you have any here in Qatar) come and pick you up.

BTW, what kind of visa do you have?

As I told you, I'll ask my friends at a travel agency that I know, and get back to you with the info...

Just relax...we'll sort this out...

By gypsy.dee• 7 Apr 2010 00:07
gypsy.dee

PLEASE.........!

By gypsy.dee• 6 Apr 2010 23:59
gypsy.dee

Anyone who knows a friend just came from Dubai just moved to Qatar??? Is show money being asked in the airport??? Please........... thanx :)

By bassclem• 31 Mar 2010 13:34
bassclem

please can any one recommend a cheap hotel that can issue visitors visa please

thanks in advance

By gypsy.dee• 31 Mar 2010 13:03
gypsy.dee

Thanks FU, but it will be difficult i think, because i should show it on the spot/airport.

@ Pogi - Really cheaper than what we have asked they said 1500QR - How many days processing? Can they also arrange the ticket? Please advise me the details.

By pogi2ehh• 31 Mar 2010 12:54
pogi2ehh

gypsy i ask now gulf paradise only 30days avialbe visa for visit for amount 1200QR

By anonymous• 31 Mar 2010 12:50
anonymous

Give me a call once you land and I will come and pick you up. If the authorities ask you something you just tell them that you have 'me' here and I will show them the money.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

"Resident Attention Seeker"

By gypsy.dee• 31 Mar 2010 12:45
gypsy.dee

Some say yes, some say no : Can you please guys ask agencies that you know for me pleassssssssseeeeeee to re confirm it. Greatly appreciated!

By tanya123• 30 Mar 2010 21:05
tanya123

definitely not true.

CHOH RAH MOH

By afrinnabees• 30 Mar 2010 17:33
Rating: 4/5
afrinnabees

If u come in Hotel visa thn its necessary to show money in the airport..but if u have booking confirmation paper from hotel then its not necessary..I dont have idea abt other visit visas..

By Soraya• 30 Mar 2010 17:28
Soraya

:)

By abe• 30 Mar 2010 17:13
Rating: 5/5
abe

if u r on tourist visa, cash or credit card is rquired to be produced while entering Qatar, It is checked on random basis.

“I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth is as old as the hills.” Mahatma Gandhi.

By anonymous• 30 Mar 2010 17:12
anonymous

to my heart. I will do whatever it takes to make your life easier. Rest over PMs :)

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

"Resident Attention Seeker"

By gypsy.dee• 30 Mar 2010 17:02
gypsy.dee

whoa?! friedUnicorn true?! i do not have work here for 5 months now because we trusted the Ministry of Labour and Court in Dubai (My boss left us without saying ado - and till now there's nothing happened) so i really have hard time or i can say am in a deep shit. I now have a chance to leave and look for a job but felt discourage when i heard that i need a show money.

Thanks for your reply:)

By gypsy.dee• 30 Mar 2010 17:02
gypsy.dee

whoa?! friedUnicorn true?! i do not have work here for 5 months now because we trusted the Ministry of Labour and Court in Dubai (My boss left us without saying ado - and till now there's nothing happened) so i really have hard time or i can say am in a deep shit. I now have a chance to leave and look for a job but felt discourage when i heard that i need a show money.

Thanks for your reply:)

By anonymous• 30 Mar 2010 16:53
anonymous

...and you'll be allowed in without hassle. If there is any problem here - Give me a call. I'll come with the cash to the Airport and get you in. We can then go our own seperate ways.

Have a great flight!

P.S - I'am a Pilot.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

"Resident Attention Seeker"

By drmana• 30 Mar 2010 16:51
drmana

As per rule, people with tourist visit visa need to carry 5000riyals in cash on Qatar. That was what they told me when I got the same for my brother. But they didn't check him for the money. So no idea for the other criterias for the check.

"It is better to be hated for what you are than being loved for what you are not."

By mjamille28• 30 Mar 2010 16:49
mjamille28

so maybe what they're giving you is a tourist visit visa then..

By mjamille28• 30 Mar 2010 16:45
Rating: 4/5
mjamille28

no need for show money as far as i know. i came here on visit visa too but there was no need for that.. my cousin, when she came here, she was also asked for show money, luckily, she was travelling with my mom so she told the airport officers off..

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