Qatar introduces online visas

Passengers with Qatar Airways may now apply for their entry permits from home instead of on arrival at the airport.

Travelers to Qatar can now apply for their entry permits in advance online at www.qatarvisaservice.com. However, for the moment this regulation only applies to passengers with Qatar Airways. But travelers can also continue to obtain their visas at the airport. To apply for the online visa, travelers are required to upload a copy of their passport, plane ticket, a passport photo and a hotel confirmation. The visa fee of 42 US dollars (37 Euros) can be paid by Visa or Mastercard. Processing time for the application should take be 48 hours on average. Tourists will receive their visas by e-mail. Last year, Qatar introduced a free 96-hour transit visa. This is only available if passengers can show a Qatar Airways ticket for an onward flight.