Visa to Qatar for Russians

Travelers who decided to see the beauties of one of the Gulf countries need information - do you need a visa to Qatar, and how to get it. Yes, it is necessary on a par with the passport, and without this document a person will not be admitted to the country. It is much easier for Russian citizens to do this than for citizens of other countries of the former Union, since they can register it not only at home, but also upon arrival in the state.

How to get a visa to Qatar for Russians?

Cheaper almost twice (about $ 33) will cost registration in the visa center of the Embassy of Qatar in Moscow. But the issuance of the finished document will have to wait a month. If this option is suitable, you should prepare the following documents:

1. Foreign passport - the period of its validity should not expire during that period, while a person is in Qatar.
2. Recent photos of the standard size 3.5x4.5 - three pieces.
3. The questionnaire, which is completed in English, is three copies.
4. A certificate that a hotel room in Qatar is booked or an invitation from a citizen of the country with a photocopy of his passport.

The visa is issued for the time at which the hotel is booked, but can be extended by as much. Additionally, they may require proof of income.

Getting a visa in Qatar

In order to issue a document upon arrival in the country, it is necessary to send a fax to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Qatar in 5 days with the following data:

1. Name of the applicant, who coincide exactly with the data in the passport.
2. Date of issue of the passport and its validity.
3. Nationality and nationality.
4. Religion.
5. Date of Birth.
6. Position and place of work.
7. Purpose of the visit.
8. Dates of a visit to the state.
9. Dates of previous visits.

Qatar answers the fax, and in a few days sends a confirmation, which must be presented together with the passport. Such registration will cost $ 55, but it will take less time. The validity of the visa is two weeks.

Transit visa for Qatar for Russians

If a tourist has to wait for a plane change for more than 72 hours, then a visa is required. Time of stay less than this time implies the presence of the visitor of the country on the territory of the airport without a visa. In some, rather rare cases, you are allowed to enter the city. Qatar freely passes through its border Israelis and tourists to Israel without a transit visa.