family member visiting Doha...visa?

mrvm
By mrvm

hello,

i was wondering if it's easy for my mom, who is 82 years old, to come into Doha to pay us a visit as a tourist?

other than paying the tourist entry visa at customs upon arrival, is there any other issue/s i should be aware of because of her age? will she encounter any problems?

is the standard visit time for tourists 30 days?

any feedback welcome

By CELESTE• 21 Nov 2010 14:21
Rating: 5/5
CELESTE

If your mom is a widow, then get an authenticated copy of the death certificate of your dad + the other docs

required by the Immigration. If not, both parents should

travel as required.

or

Go to the Immigration and make clarifications.

By aasghar• 21 Nov 2010 13:29
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aasghar

You should check with Airport authorities as her age could be a problem and not take chance as AL has suggested due to her old age.

By A-L• 21 Nov 2010 13:19
Rating: 2/5
A-L

i think just pay the entry visa at the airport shall do; if its for a short stay (1 month), dont bother to go to apply a visa

By mrvm• 21 Nov 2010 12:07
mrvm

I don't want her to stay, she just wants to visit as a tourist to spend Christmas with us. Is it so difficult?

By anonymous• 21 Nov 2010 11:52
anonymous

I tried for monther last year she was 71.. all my effort was vain..........anyway try your luck

By Formatted Soul• 21 Nov 2010 11:43
Rating: 5/5
Formatted Soul

I guess you are asking about the Visa on arrival as you are Australian. Its better to check with Airport immigration regarding the age for VIsa on Arrival. Family Visit Visa is difficult for 65+.

Tinker its not imposssible but very difficult, my MIL is 77. She came few months back.

By hms• 21 Nov 2010 11:40
Rating: 2/5
hms

did u try in Gharaffa immigration centre and approached general for his approval and if yes, what was the answer ??

By hms• 21 Nov 2010 11:34
Rating: 5/5
hms

it is not impossible to get visa for parents above 60, i got it last month, but you need to struggle.

By Arien• 21 Nov 2010 11:31
Rating: 3/5
Arien

Its difficult to get visa for parents aged above 60.

By eliashamzo• 21 Nov 2010 11:29
Rating: 2/5
eliashamzo

You can make a family visa visit . search the forum for similiar topics you will find help .

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