Qatar has announced that it is resuming visa-free entry for travelers from over 95 countries, including Pakistan. This move will allow citizens of those countries to enter Qatar without a prior visa and stay in the country for up to 90 days. This announcement comes as part of Qatar's efforts to increase its tourism industry and attract more visitors to its shores. However, as with most travel restrictions, there are still some rules and regulations in place that travelers must adhere to in order to be granted entry into Qatar. In this article, we’ll take a look at these rules and the benefits of visiting Qatar during this time.
The fresh announcement says citizens from over 95 countries including Pakistan are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar with varying duration of stay depending on the country of origin.
For nationals of the countries listed below, the waiver is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and those who get the visa can spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips.
1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Argentina
3. Austria
4. Bahamas
5. Belgium
6. Bulgaria
7. Croatia
8. Cyprus
9. Czech Republic
10. Denmark
11. Dominican Republic
12. Estonia
13. Finland
14. France
15. Germany
16. Greece
17. Holland
18. Hungary
19. Iceland
20. Italy
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malaysia
26. Malta
27. Netherlands
28. Norway
29. Poland
30. Portugal
31. Romania
32. Serbia
33. Seychelles
34. Slovakia
35. Slovenia
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Turkey
40. Ukraine
As far as the nationals of the countries/regions listed below (including Pakistan), the waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and those who secure the visa can spend up to 30 days in Qatar.
1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Azerbaijan
4. Belarus
5. Bolivia
6. Brazil
7. Brunei
8. Canada
9. Chile
10. China
11. Colombia
12. Costa Rica
13. Cuba
14. Ecuador
15. Falkland Islands
16. French Guiana
17. Georgia
18. Guyana
19. Hong Kong, China
20. India
21. Indonesia
22. Iran
23. Ireland
24. Japan
25. Kazakhstan
26. Lebanon
27. Macau
28. Macedonia
29. Maldives
30. Mauritius
31. Mexico
32. Moldova
33. Monaco
34. Montenegro
35. New Zealand
36. Pakistan
37. Panama
38. Paraguay
39. Peru
40. Russia
41. Rwanda
42. San Marino
43. Singapore
44. South Africa
45. South Korea
46. Suriname
47. Thailand
48. United Kingdom
49. United States
50. Uruguay
51. Vatican City
52. Venezuela
Instructions for Pakistan
Nationals of Pakistan can enter Qatar visa-free and spend up to 30 days in Qatar during a single or multiple trips with an option to extend the stay for another 30 days, if the following terms and conditions are met:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Return ticket must be confirmed
- Hotel bookings made on Discover Qatar for the duration of the stay
- If you are coming directly from Pakistan, a certificate of vaccination against polio is required
As far as Covid restrictions are concerned, Quarantine is no longer mandatory for all travelers arriving from abroad, however, travelers who test positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Qatar are directed to undergo self-isolation measures in accordance with the procedures followed in the State of Qatar.
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