Qatar has revised its visa scheme, extending the time travellers can spend in the country before requiring an entry visa.
The Qatari government along with Qatar Airways said the new transit visa structure allows passengers with a minimum transit time of five hours in Hamad International airport, to stay in the country for up to 96 hours, without the requirement to apply ahead for an entry visa.
It’s an increase from 48 hours.
This increase is designed to make stopovers easier and “more attractive” to Qatar Airways’ global passengers, and aims to boost the local economy.
The Qatar transit visa is free of charge and available on arrival at Hamad International Airport to passengers of all nationalities, upon confirmation of onward journey and completion of passport control procedures. All visas are approved and issued at the sole discretion of the Ministry of Interior.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways serves millions of people from around the world as they journey across our network of more than 150 destinations. Whether travelling for business or leisure, we want to enrich the journey of all of our passengers and are restructuring our fares to reflect this initiative and to promote stopovers to travellers.
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