Online system for tourist visas launched
Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system for applying for tourist visas to Qatar. The service is available for passengers flying with Qatar Airways and can be accessed from Qatar Airways.
Only one-month single-entry tourist visas are available and the visa must be used within 60 days from the date of issue.
The validity of the visa and the visa period cannot be extended. It takes approximately 10 days to process the visa and the cost is $55 per person.
The option to fast-track the application is available at a cost of $120 per person and takes approximately seven days to process. The visa application fees are non-refundable.
The applicants need to have a confirmed ticket in and out of Doha on a Qatar Airways flight.
They also need a hotel booking through Discover Qatar, the airline’s inbound holiday division, and the visa will be issued for the duration of their hotel stay only.
The stay in Qatar must not exceed 30 days, and must be for tourism purposes only.
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Guide / Dil ..... You 've put in major - valid topics ....... hope your voice is heard .....
Fri, 20.12.2013 , 08.11 hrs ....
people who are here on tourist visa...if theyvget a job, they should be allowed to apply for work permit...switch from tourist visa to work permit.
I think Qatar Government want to reduce tourism and don' t want people to work in Qatar.
With this new rule, they want to force job seekers to pay huge fees to Agencies. If I have choice, I will go to Dubai. Easy process. No exit permit, hotel booking isnt compulsory. Duabi is always the best. Qatar is becoming tough now a days.
Exit permit- should be removed.
Employees should be allowed to change jobs if employer is not paying as per agreement.
NOC system should be removed.
Be flexible.
exactly , agree with Dilgeer , i think it suppose to increase business of hotel i believe ;)
it will be more expensive as hotel booking is cumpulsory for your stay in Qatar.. if one can stay with his relatives and friends then it will be difficult for him..