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nationals with passports issued by India, Iran and Pakistan will be required to meet the following
additional conditions in order to receive a ‘Visa on Arrival’:
1. The visitor must have purchased hotel accommodation from the Discover Qatar website
2. The Visa length will match the duration of the hotel stay purchased from Discover Qatar, from a
minimum of 2 days and up to a maximum of 60 days
3. Meet all other criteria as mandated by the Ministry of Interior
Please read the following FAQs and Terms & Conditions carefully before proceeding with your booking.
Why do I have to book hotel accommodation from Discover Qatar to qualify for ‘Visa on Arrival’?
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Does this apply to other types of Visa?
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No, this only applies for ‘Visa on Arrival’ applications for Indian, Iranian and Pakistani Nationals.
I am visiting family in Qatar, do I have to book a Discover Qatar hotel?
The mandated requirement is that you must book hotel accommodation with Discover Qatar for the
full length of your stay in order to qualify for a ‘Visa on Arrival’. There are other types of Visa available,
such as family Visa. Please visit the Ministry of Interior website to understand the relevant requirements
for other types of Visa.
You can purchase a 'Visa on Arrival' hotel from Discover Qatar in one of the following places:
Use the hotel search on this page to book a hotel. These should only be booked by Indian, Iranian
and Pakistani valid passport holders.
Speak to your one of the following local travel agents who can make your booking on the
Discover Qatar portal.
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No this is not a quarantine hotel booking. This is a ‘Visa on Arrival’ hotel booking. If quarantine is
required, this will need to be booked separately and will also qualify for your ‘Visa on Arrival’
application.
No, please see individual hotel descriptions for their check-in times and ensure your booking dates are
appropriate for your flight times.
No, although you can book a transfer with Discover Qatar together with your hotel booking, for your
convenience.
Can I apply for a ‘Visa on Arrival’ before I make a Discover Qatar hotel booking?
No, you cannot arrange Visa on Arrival before you arrive in Qatar.
Visa on Arrival can be extended up to a maximum of 60 days in total. A Discover Qatar hotel booking
will be required for the entire duration.
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You will be issued with a Discover Qatar hotel voucher once you have confirmed your hotel booking.
This will be considered proof of purchase for your 'Visa on Arrival' application.
What if I am travelling to Qatar by land or by sea?
The same rules apply, you must have pre-booked a Discover Qatar hotel booking if you are expecting
to apply for a ‘Visa on Arrival’.
Once a booking is made, amendments are not allowed. Cancellations are as follows:
Up to 48 hours before the arrival date of your hotel booking you will be subject to a cancellation
fee of QAR 100.
Within 48 hours of arrival bookings will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.
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