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Qatar Visa on Arrival


Qatar Visa on Arrival : Being ‘the most open country in the Middle East’, Qatar allows citizens from over 95 countries to obtain a visa waiver on arrival in the country. Passengers from eligible countries can now apply for a Qatar visa on arrival visa hassle-free by simply going through some procedures and requirements.





Here is all you need to know about Qatar visa on arrival along with its procedure, requirements, the countries eligible to apply for the visa, and more.





Qatar Visa on Arrival





Qatar visa on arrival 2022 latest news With FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 around the corner and the airlines and hotels amping up travel packages for football fans heading to Qatar, the authorities have now announced that effective from 1 November 2022 to 23 January 2023, entry to Qatar will be restricted to Hayya card holders, residents and nationals of Qatar.





The Hayya Card will serve as the only entry permit for visitors to Qatar during this period, and no other standard visit or travel or visa-free permits will be issued during this period.





Moreover, the UAE and GCC residents and travellers intending to visit Qatar for any other purpose will also need a Hayya card to enter Qatar starting from 1 November 2022. However, travellers who do not have match tickets will have to wait to apply for the Hayya card.





Additionally, visitors without World Cup tickets will be able to enter Qatar after the group-stage matches conclude on December 2. Even though a match ticket is no longer required for inbound arrivals to Qatar, visitors must still present a Hayya Card before traveling.





It is important to note that those who are already in Qatar on a visit visa and intend to stay for the World Cup must go to the nearest service centre to alter their permit status and obtain a Hayya Card if their visit visa expires in November or December.









Qatar visa on arrival eligible countries





The Qatar visa on arrival allows nationals of 95 eligible countries to obtain a visa waiver upon arrival to Qatar by presenting a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.





The nationals of these countries do not require any prior visa arrangements before travelling to Qatar. Visitors intending to stay in Qatar must hold a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay.





The countries eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival will, however, be divided into two categories depending on the types of visas on arrival they are eligible.





90-day stay period
For nationals of the countries listed below, the waiver will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips:





Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine





30-day stay period





For citizens of the following countries, a visa-free stay of 30 days is allowed from the date of issuance and may be extended for another 30 days.





Andorra, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Georgia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Thailand, The United Kingdom, The United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela.





Qatar visa on arrival rules for travellers from India, Pakistan, Iran





Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has now implemented a new measure amending the requirements for visas on arrival for Indian, Iranian and Pakistani nationals. They will be required to meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply for a Qatar visa on arrival:






  • The applicant must have purchased hotel accommodation from the Discover Qatar website for the entire duration of their stay in Qatar.




  • The length of visa granted must correspond to the duration of the hotel booking, ranging from a minimum of 2 days to up to 30 days, with the option of a one-time extension of their visa for 30 days in Qatar.




  • They must meet all other criteria as mandated by the Ministry of Interior.





Please note that due to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Discover Qatar will only take bookings for check-ins up to 15 September 2022 with the last check-outs on 15 October 2022. The visa on arrival (VOA) accommodation will again be available for check-ins from 23 December 2022.





Visa exemption for GCC countries





In addition to the countries eligible for visa-free entry to Qatar, nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) also do not require a visa to enter Qatar.





Qatar visa on arrival requirements





Passengers from countries eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival can possess visa-free entry to Qatar and obtain a visa waiver on arrival if they meet the following requirements:






  • The passenger must be a citizen of an eligible country.




  • Must present a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months




  • Must possess a confirmed onward or return ticket.




  • Passengers intending to stay in Qatar must hold a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay.




  • Passengers from Pakistan and India might also require:




  • proof of fund or a credit card to be eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival. Make sure to carry an International Debit/Credit Card, under your name, with a minimum balance of QAR 5000.




  • a bank statement from the last three months might also be required to prove that the balance is equivalent to QAR 5000.





Please note that passengers from India, Pakistan and Iran will have to go through some additional requirements to obtain the Qatar visa on arrival, as mentioned above.





Qatar visa on arrival application process





1. Ehteraz travel permit





As Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the November 20th to December 18th tournament, visitors entering Qatar will no longer be required to present a negative PCR test or RAT result. Furthermore, the requirement for showing Covid-19 status on the Etheraz app has also been dropped.





However, travellers must still show the app before entering a healthcare facility.





Please make sure to download the Ehteraz mobile application if you want to enter a healthcare facility in Qatar.





2. Visiting the immigration counter





Visit the Immigration counter in Doha, and show the officer your travel permit.





Submit all the required documents like Passport, Return or onward ticket, hotel booking confirmation, vaccine certificate and International Credit/Debit Card with three months’ bank statement (for India and Pakistan) to the Immigration Officer, and go through all the procedures and requirements the officer asks you to.





If confirmed, the Immigration Officer will fix a small sticker to your passport, marking the acceptance of a visa on arrival to Qatar.





Qatar visa on arrival fee





The Qatar visa on arrival is absolutely free of cost for all the travellers eligible for the visa. The extension or renewal of the Qatar visa on arrival is also free of cost.





Qatar visa on arrival extension





Passengers from countries eligible for the 30-day visa are the ones eligible to extend the Qatar visa on arrival for an additional 30 days. The visa extension can be done online through the Ministry of Interior portal, by following the steps given below:






  • Visit the Ministry of Interior (MOI) website.




  • Fill in all the details including, “Visa Number” (can be found on the sticker attached to your passport), “Passport Number”, and “Nationality”.




  • Enter the Captcha displayed on the screen, accurately.





Your Qatar visa on arrival will now be extended for 30 days.





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UAE Golden Visa for students


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Question: My son is looking to pursue his higher studies in Dubai. Can you detail the visa process and duration for students in the UAE when they come on their own? How do I find out if he is eligible for the Golden Visa?





Response: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that your son intends to enrol in one of the universities in Dubai. It is also assumed that currently, you and your son are residing outside the UAE. The documents to obtain a student visa in the UAE may include the official admission letter from the university, passport, medical fitness test report, Emirates ID application, biometrics and health insurance.





UAE Golden Visa for students





UAE Golden Visa for university students




UAE Golden Visa for students





Based on the admission letter, you may contact the university where he intends to pursue his higher studies. The university will make the necessary arrangements to obtain residency visa for your son. However, the residency visa is issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (the ‘GDRFA – Dubai’) subject to the student clearing the medical fitness test and the relevant security clearances. Generally, student visas sponsored by the university in the UAE are valid for one year and is renewed based on the documents provided by the university for continuation of education.





Alternatively, if your son is willing to join a university in the UAE for higher studies based on his previous excellence in academics, then he may apply for a Golden Visa which is valid for 10 years. In this case, he is self-sponsored to reside in the UAE. The requirements and terms include submission of a recommendation letter from the university or an accredited graduation certificate or academic record stating that your son’s cumulative grade point average is not less than 3.8.





If the Golden Visa is granted, your son may also sponsor his parents’ 10-year visas. For further Details you contact with us +971 50 307 7353 Or Visit our website Gatewayz.co





UAE Golden Visa for students





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GCC residents, citizens can travel to Qatar without Hayya card


GCC residents, citizens can travel to Qatar without Hayya card : Qatar's Ministry of Interior has announced that citizens and residents of the Gulf will be allowed to enter the country without a Hayya card.





Regular entry procedures will resume for all those eligible from today, December 6.





However, the authority has added that those who wish to attend the upcoming matches will still need the card.





There are separate rules regarding the entry process, which are as follows:





GCC residents, citizens can travel to Qatar without Hayya card









By air





Travellers will be able to enter the country through airports without a Hayya Card. Those without a match ticket will not be required to register on the Hayya website. As of December 6, 2022 (today), tourists will be able to enter the country seamlessly with travel protocol that was earlier in place.





By bus





All those wishing to enter the country by bus can do so without registering on the website of the Ministry of Interior. Free parking spaces will also be allocated for buses.





By private vehicle





From December 12, 2022, tourists wishing to enter the country using their own private vehicle will be able to do so. However, they must register on the website of the Ministry of Interior at least 12 hours before the date of entry. No fees will be charged on registration.





Authorities have said that this step is being taken in an effort to allow more visitors from GCC countries to come in and enjoy the spirit of the game.





For more information Contact Us +971 50 307 7353









GCC residents, citizens can travel to Qatar without Hayya card





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Saudi Personal Visit Visa


Saudi Personal Visit Visa : Saudi Arabia has opened up and is now set to welcome a massive inflow of global visitors. To cater to the entry requirements of visitors, the Kingdom has several entry visas in place to facilitate entry for various purposes. Recently, Saudi Arabia has just announced the launching of the newly established Personal Visit Visa, through which Saudi citizens can invite friends and acquaintances to visit the country.





Saudi Personal Visit Visa





The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a new entry visa dubbed the Personal Visitor Visa. This visit visa allows foreign nationals to enter the country via an invitation from their Saudi friends or acquaintances.





With the Saudi Personal Visit Visa, holders may:






  • freely visit the country




  • travel across the Kingdom




  • visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah and other religious sites




  • perform Umrah




  • take part in cultural events





This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to increase the number of foreign visitors in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030, with the aim of propelling the country’s tourism scene onto the world stage.









How to apply for the Saudi Personal Visit Visa?





To apply for the Saudi Personal Visit Visa, Saudi citizens must:






  • visit the eVisa platform of the Gateway website at Gatewayz.co




  • go to the “Individual Service” section of the eVisa platform




  • fill out the data of the invitees by requesting a personal visit




  • approve the necessary undertakings





The request will then be processed and a Personal Visit Visa will be issued. The data can be viewed through the “invitation request” query service. To do so, you can take the following steps:





visiting the Gatewatz visa platform
selecting the inquiry icon
filling in the required data
clicking the “Inquiry” icon to know the status of the previously submitted application
Further, the invitees may complete the payment for the fees and medical insurance after filling out the “entry visa application” form in the visa platform and then submitting the application and passport to the Saudi embassy or consulate in the country where the invitees reside. They may also visit the centers or offices accredited to the embassy or consulate. Invitees will then receive their passports following the issuance of the entry visa and will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.





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