Travel Information
Qatar’s Visa Waiver Programme
- What does visa-free entry through Qatar’s visa waiver programme mean exactly?
- Who is eligible for visa-free entry into Qatar with the new visa waiver programme?
- If I am a national of one of the 80 countries eligible for visa-free entry into Qatar, what are the entry requirements?
- Are there any age restrictions for visa-free entry into Qatar among the 80 eligible countries (i.e., for children or for the elderly)?
- For the visa waiver that is valid for 180 days and entitles its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, does this mean that the holder cannot stay for more than 90 consecutive days during the 180-day validity period?
- Can I extend my stay if I would like to remain in Qatar longer than the maximum allowable stay of my visa waiver?
+Qatar offer
- What is the “+Qatar” campaign?
- What are the passenger benefits?
- What is the validity of the campaign offer?
- How do passengers book the free hotels during the stopover?
- Do accommodation offers include airport transfers, meals or other benefits?
- Can passengers book more than two nights with +Qatar for a 96-hour transit visa?
Qatar Tourist Visa
- Why should I use the online application system?
- When can I apply for a visa?
- Do I need to apply for a visa at the same time as I book my tickets?
- Is it compulsory to use this service to apply for a Qatar visa when travelling to Qatar?
- Will I definitely get a visa if I apply online? If I get a visa, am I guaranteed entry in Qatar?
- Once I am issued a visa can I travel by another airline?
Qatar Transit Visa
- Can I avail of a stopover in Doha, Qatar to visit family / friends or to explore Qatar while I am travelling to some other destination?
- How long can I stay?
- Can I extend the duration of my stay for more than 96 hours?
- How can I apply for the transit visa?
- Can a Qatar Airways Contact Centre provide the same assistance like the ticket office ?
- When can I apply for the transit visa?
Visa, Passport and Travel Documentation
- ★ Do I need a visa for transiting in Doha?
- What if I don't know the address in the US to provide APIS?
- What Advanced Passenger Information should I provide?
- Why do I have to provide APIS?
- How can I provide Advance Passenger Information (APIS)?
- What is Advance Passenger Information (APIS)?
Travel Preparation
- I have purchased beverages from the duty free, can I transit in Hamad International Airport without this being confiscated?
- I have a short connection, is this enough time to make my connecting flight?
- How do I best plan for my trip?
- What kinds of meals are served on Qatar Airways flights?
- Do I need to reconfirm my flight?
- What if my Qatar Airways flight is cancelled?
Checking In
- What documents do I need to use the online check-in service?
- What time does online check-in open and close and can I check-in online?
- What is online check-in?
- Can I check in online?
- What if I fail to check in on time?
- When does the check-in counter close at the airport?
Travelling with children
- What do I need to know when travelling with an infant or child?
- What is a child fare?
- Am I required to purchase a seat for an infant?
- Do you provide bassinets for infants? What if bassinet seats are not available, can I still travel with an infant?
- Is there any age requirement for the adult accompanying an infant ?
- What is a Child Restraint Device (CRD)?
Transit Accommodation
- If I am travelling in Economy Class and have booked the STPC (stopover for the purpose of connection) transit accommodation service then what process do I need to follow after arriving in Doha?
- If I am travelling in First or Business Class and have booked the STPC (stopover for the purpose of connection) transit accommodation service then what process do I need to follow after arriving in Doha?
- I have an extended transit time in Doha but my itinerary is not eligible for the complimentary or paid STPC (stopover for the purpose of connection) transit accommodation service. Is there another stopover accommodation option?
- How much does the STPC (stopover for the purpose of connection) transit hotel accommodation service cost?
- What if I have a transit time of over 8 hours in Doha?