My daughter and mother-in-law are die to visit us in May. We have just found out about the change in obtaining a visa...does anyone know if its possible for us to apply here in Qatar, they live in Scotland and would have to travel to the embassy in London.
Mary, bleu just posted this link a link to hukoomi e-services (sorry, I can't cut-and-paste it.) It looks like you will be able to apply and pay on-line.
I'm sorry, the information that I can find would say that you must apply at the Embassy in your country of citizenship. You can, however, apply by post. Do you have visa expediters in the UK? That's how I would do it (since I don't trust the post nor do I trust whoever bothers to open the mail.) A visa expediter will hand-carry your application through the process in a timely manner. However, I'm not yet finding updated information in the Qatar government websites.
Mandi
Visa Requirements:
Please Note that since the 15th of February 2010 all applicants who wish to apply for the Qatari visa should be:
1- UK passport holder
2- EU Nationals who are resident in the United Kingdom (proof of residency required).
3- Other nationals should have a UK work permit or an indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom.
(Please note that the embassy of the state of Qatar will not process applications for those who are staying in the United Kingdom on student, tourist, visit, and other short stay visas).
1. Two original photos (passport size)
2.Visa application form to be completeted online and then printed and signed.
3.Original passport and must be valid for not less than six months from the date of travel and has at least one blank page.
4.Last three month bank statments (originals) which must show name, address of the applicant and at least 850 pounds in the account.
5.Fees are payable only in postal order made payable to the Embassy of the State of Qatar only.
6. Registered or recorded self-addressed envelope must be supplied for any applications made by post to enable the Visa Section to return the passport. The Embassy will not be responsible for any loss of passport by post.
Please note:
• Travel documents or temporary passport are not accepted.
• To process a visa, allow five working days (we advise to obtain the visa before you plan your journey).
• Credit cards or personal cheques are not accepted.
• Fees for rejected or Withdrawn visa applications are non-refundable.
• The Consular Section is not obliged to give any explanation for not issuing a visa.
• Applications made by post should be addressed to the visa section.
• The opening hours of the Visa Section are 10am-1pm Mon-Fri and for telephone enquiries from 12.00 PM - 4.00 PM.
(we are closed bank holidays and Islamic holidays in addition to the Qatari National Day, please call for further information).
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Mary, bleu just posted this link a link to hukoomi e-services (sorry, I can't cut-and-paste it.) It looks like you will be able to apply and pay on-line.
Mandi
I'm sorry, the information that I can find would say that you must apply at the Embassy in your country of citizenship. You can, however, apply by post. Do you have visa expediters in the UK? That's how I would do it (since I don't trust the post nor do I trust whoever bothers to open the mail.) A visa expediter will hand-carry your application through the process in a timely manner. However, I'm not yet finding updated information in the Qatar government websites.
Mandi
Visa Requirements:
Please Note that since the 15th of February 2010 all applicants who wish to apply for the Qatari visa should be:
1- UK passport holder
2- EU Nationals who are resident in the United Kingdom (proof of residency required).
3- Other nationals should have a UK work permit or an indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom.
(Please note that the embassy of the state of Qatar will not process applications for those who are staying in the United Kingdom on student, tourist, visit, and other short stay visas).
1. Two original photos (passport size)
2.Visa application form to be completeted online and then printed and signed.
3.Original passport and must be valid for not less than six months from the date of travel and has at least one blank page.
4.Last three month bank statments (originals) which must show name, address of the applicant and at least 850 pounds in the account.
5.Fees are payable only in postal order made payable to the Embassy of the State of Qatar only.
6. Registered or recorded self-addressed envelope must be supplied for any applications made by post to enable the Visa Section to return the passport. The Embassy will not be responsible for any loss of passport by post.
Please note:
• Travel documents or temporary passport are not accepted.
• To process a visa, allow five working days (we advise to obtain the visa before you plan your journey).
• Credit cards or personal cheques are not accepted.
• Fees for rejected or Withdrawn visa applications are non-refundable.
• The Consular Section is not obliged to give any explanation for not issuing a visa.
• Applications made by post should be addressed to the visa section.
• The opening hours of the Visa Section are 10am-1pm Mon-Fri and for telephone enquiries from 12.00 PM - 4.00 PM.
(we are closed bank holidays and Islamic holidays in addition to the Qatari National Day, please call for further information).