DOHA: Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system to apply for tourist visas to Qatar.
“The new system eases the process of applying for a tourist visa to Qatar for eligible passengers,” said a Qatar Airways spokesperson.
“It also provides passengers with the convenience of tracking their visa application status online.”
Only one-month single-entry tourist visas are available and the visa must be used within 60 days from the date of issue. The validity of the visa and the visa period cannot be extended.
The service is available for passengers flying with Qatar Airways and can be accessed at www.qatarairways.com.
It takes about 10 days to process the visa and the cost is $55 per person. The option to fast-track the application is available at $120 per person and takes about seven days to process. Application fees are non-refundable.
Applicants need to have a confirmed ticket in and out of Doha on a Qatar Airways flight. They also need a hotel booking through Discover Qatar, the airline’s inbound holiday division, and the visa will be issued for the duration of their hotel stay only.
The stay in Qatar must not exceed 30 days, and must be for tourism only.
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