New rule for British Entry:
28 September 2008
Doha - Qatar has introduced a new immigration regulation from Friday for British nationals who have previously held a Qatari residence permit, according to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
The British Embassy in Doha recommends British travellers to Qatar who have previously held a Qatari residence permit to contact their airline or the nearest Qatari Embassy to check the requirements, as it may not be possible for them to purchase visit visas on arrival at Doha.
Britons returning to Qatar will require a no-objection certificate from their previous sponsor to re-enter the country on a tourist visa if they are entering within two years of their residence permit getting cancelled.
"We have been made aware that a new (immigration) law has been implemented but are yet to receive an official communique to this effect," said a spokesperson for the British Embassy in Doha.
Around 40,000 British tourists visit Qatar every year, but only residents who had their Qatari residence permit cancelled in the past two years will be affected by the new law.
New rule for British Entry:
28 September 2008
Doha - Qatar has introduced a new immigration regulation from Friday for British nationals who have previously held a Qatari residence permit, according to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
The British Embassy in Doha recommends British travellers to Qatar who have previously held a Qatari residence permit to contact their airline or the nearest Qatari Embassy to check the requirements, as it may not be possible for them to purchase visit visas on arrival at Doha.
Britons returning to Qatar will require a no-objection certificate from their previous sponsor to re-enter the country on a tourist visa if they are entering within two years of their residence permit getting cancelled.
"We have been made aware that a new (immigration) law has been implemented but are yet to receive an official communique to this effect," said a spokesperson for the British Embassy in Doha.
Around 40,000 British tourists visit Qatar every year, but only residents who had their Qatari residence permit cancelled in the past two years will be affected by the new law.