Staying with a friend-What visa do i need??

lowielad
By lowielad

Hi there

I was wondering if you would be able to help me out as i cant find the information i need online and is starting to get worried as have booked my flights already!

my problem is im going to Qatar between the 20th May to the 2nd of June and will be staying at a mates in Doha im a British citizen so what visa do i need and how do i get this as i wont be staying i a hotel?

my other problem is i read online that you have to enter the country on Qatar Airlines to get a visa is this true as i have booked with KLM as they are at my nearest Airport

Please could you answer these questions

Many Thanks Aaron

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By anonymous• 22 Jan 2012 08:15
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

buy the tourist visa from the travel agent. Price is QAR 700 with one month validity.

By qatarisun• 19 Jan 2012 16:22
Rating: 4/5
qatarisun

if you are british, just submit your passport at the passport control, pay QAR.100 (don't ask me how much it is in pound - go and google it... mate..), and your visa will be stamped into your passport in a minute. It's valid for 30 days, extendable for another 30 days.

By lowielad• 19 Jan 2012 15:24
lowielad

Yea i did thanks and called up the embassy in London and they said you just need address where your staying and does not matter what airline you come or leave on btw cheers for your help much appreciated!!

By anonymous• 19 Jan 2012 15:05
anonymous

Man, you don't have to spend the 5000 Riyals, you only have to show them! Did you bother to go to the government website? Maybe that's your best option.

By lowielad• 19 Jan 2012 14:35
Rating: 4/5
lowielad

Found my answer Im a british citezen read below

Visa on arrival is available for the residents of 33 countries including Britain, America, Canada and Australia (see below for full list) at a cost of 100 riyals (currently equal to 27 dollars). A joint tourist visa for Qatar and Oman is available, although Qatar must be the first port of entry.

According to Qatar E-government, the tourist visa is valid for two weeks, with the joint Qatar-Oman visa lasting for three weeks, after which it can be extended for a further week. We have found that in practice immigration usually give a one month Qatar-Oman visa. It is not necessary to visit Oman, and you can stay in Qatar for the duration of the visa.

Payment can be made at the immigration desk with Visa, Visa-Electron, Mastercard, Maestro or E-Cash. It can be extended for a further two weeks. A hotel booking or the presence of relatives in the country are required.

Those applying for a tourist visa should have funds of QAR5000 or its equivalent (a credit card will do). If you are staying with friends or relatives you should also have their address.

http://www.qatarvisitor.com/index.php?cID=413&pID=978

By lowielad• 19 Jan 2012 14:31
lowielad

What that cant be right i only want to see my mate!

By anonymous• 19 Jan 2012 14:25
anonymous

About 700 BP.

By lowielad• 19 Jan 2012 14:22
lowielad

Ive already booked the airline and have to pay fee to cancel what i dont want to do

How much is 5000 in British Pounds??

By anonymous• 19 Jan 2012 14:15
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Either

- two-way ticket on Qatar Airways

or

-either the presence of immediate relatives in Qatar or booking at a hotel

or

- an amount of 5000 riyals or its equivalent

http://english.mofa.gov.qa/visa.htm

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