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- Service Type : Offline Service
- Service Mode : Offline
- Service Provider : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Service Classification : G2C
- Topic : Visas and Official Documents
Intended Audience
Visitor: Student, Tourist, Business Owner
Service Description
This visa allows travelers of all nationalities, except for nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, to obtain a visit visa through the Department of Consular Affairs affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or other competent authorities to enter the State of Qatar.
Offline Instructions
- Submit a visa application after entering all the required information.
- Provide a passport that is valid for no less than six months.
- Attach two personal photos of the applicant.
Service Center
- The Department of Consular Affairs.
- Diplomatic, consular and representative missions of the State of Qatar abroad.
Additional Information
- Visit visa is valid for three months from the date of its issuance, and visa holder shall enter the country before visa expiry date.
- Visit visa holder is allowed to stay in the country for one month from the entry date.
- Visit visa is extendable for a similar period and a maximum of six months.
Fees
Prescribed fees are QR200.
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