Guide on the Requirements for Qatar Visa Application Process
REQUIREMENTS FOR QATAR VISA – Here are the documents needed to apply for a travel visa to Qatar for the purpose of tourism and business.
Undeniably, Qatar is most popular to Filipinos as a country where there are a lot of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). However, what is quite unknown to many Pinoys is that it is also a beautiful travel destination with so much to offer.
The top places to visit in Qatar includes the Msheireb Museums where you can relive the history of Doha, the National Museum of Qatar where you can explore the history of the country in three (3) parts, and the Film City which is tagged as the Mystery Village of Qatar.
Although Qatar is not on the list of visa free countries, it indeed has a lot to offer which makes the efforts for a visa application worth it. When you get to the country, it is also best to visit the Falcon Souq where you learn about the history of the Arab nation and the Lusail City stadium which is one of the best football stadiums in the world.
If you are traveling with kids, you might also love to bring them at the Angry Bird Park or stroll around the Msheireb downtown in Doha. The picture-perfect Lusail City is waiting for you as well.
If you will apply for a visa for the purpose of tourism, you must go for a Tourist Visa application. Here are the requirements for Qatar Visa application for the purpose of tourism:
- valid passport
- validity must be at least six (6) months on entry to Qatar
- with at least two (2) blank pages
- proof of health insurance covering the period of intended stay in Qatar
- proof of sufficient funds to cover the expenses during the entire stay in Qatar
- round-trip flight ticket
- proof of accommodation
- letter from the inviter
- hotel booking / rental agreement
The Tourist Visa allows both single and multiple entries. A tourist with this type of travel visa is allowed to stay in the country for up to 30 days. He/She is also allowed to file for an extension for another 30 days of stay.
If you want to enter Qatar for the purpose of making business, you must secure a Business Visa. Here are the requirements for Qatar Visa application for business purposes:
- valid passport
- validity must be at least six (6) months on entry to Qatar
- with at least two (2) blank pages
- proof of health insurance covering the period of intended stay in Qatar
- proof of sufficient funds to cover the expenses during the entire stay in Qatar
- round-trip flight ticket
- cover letter from company
The Business Visa allows the traveler for up to 30 days of stay in Qatar. Meanwhile, it can be extended for another 30 days.
In the case of Filipinos and the individuals who are coming from the Philippines, submit the requirements at Qatar Embassy in Manila. It is located at 32 McKinley Road in Forbes Park Village, Makati City.