Last Updated on: 30th June 2023, 05:39 pm
Qatar Restores Visa-Free Entry To More Than 95 Countries, Including Pakistan
The Qatari government returned to a visa-free entry policy after the FIFA World Cup ended, prompting travelers to make new plans.
The new announcement states that citizens of more than 95 countries, including Pakistan, can enter the state of Qatar without a visa with a variable length of stay depending on the country of origin.
For nationals of the countries listed below, the exemption applies for 180 days from the date of issue, and visa holders can stay in Qatar for up to 90 days, on 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 Netherlands 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
For citizens of the countries/regions listed below (including Pakistan), the exemption applies for 30 days from the date of issue and those who receive the visa can stay in Qatar for up to 30 days.
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. France Guyana 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 Pakistani Citizens
Pakistani citizens can enter Qatar without a visa and stay up to 30 days in Qatar in one or more trips, with the possibility to extend the stay for an additional 30 days if the following conditions are met:
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- The return ticket must be confirmed.
- Hotel reservations are made on Discover Qatar for the length of stay. A polio vaccination certificate is required when entering directly from Pakistan.
Regarding the Covid restrictions, quarantine is no longer mandatory for all travelers arriving from abroad, however, travelers who have tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Qatar are advised to self-isolate according to the procedures followed in the State of Qatar to undergo.
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