Medical Checks and Fingerprinting are required when applying for a Resident Permit (RP) in Qatar - read our 'how to' guide.
Your Stay in Qatar
Coming to the Middle East for the FIFA World Cup 2022 promises to be a captivating, unforgettable experience. Learn all you need to know for a smooth trip to Qatar.Travelling to Qatar
Visas
Qatar offers a variety of visas, or visa-free entry, depending on which country you hail from, how long you are planning to stay, and what brings you to Qatar.
Visas
Types of Visas
Visiting Qatar has never been easier. Whatever your reason for travel, accessing the right visa to one of the most open countries in the region is simple and stress-free.
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Whether you are an ex-pat in Qatar or just visiting and lose your passport, follow this detailed process to obtain new or renewal travel documents.
If you are planning to move to Qatar to live, work or study, you will need to provide legalised or attested documentation to support your application.
If you are having a baby or have just given birth in Qatar, there are several administrative procedures required to kick start your baby’s future.
Accommodation
Qatar’s Quirky Hotels for the FIFA 2022 World Cup
In 2022, throughout November and December, it is estimated that over a million visitors will arrive through in Doha and will be looking for a place to stay.
While classed as a dry, subtropical desert climate with hot summers and low rainfall, the weather in Qatar has a lot more variation than you might think.
For a great day out with your nearest and dearest, check out this list of family beaches dotted along Qatar's shores.
If you want to visit a public beach but don't want to compromise on facilities, check out Qatar's free beaches with great amenities in offer.
Transportation
From the Airport to the Stadiums
In 2022, football fans will be able to reach any of Qatar's eight World Cup stadiums from Hamad International Airport in less than an hour.
Metro
Fast Track Tunnelling
111 km of tunnels were excavated during the construction of Qatar's new Metro system, taking just under two years to complete.
Metro
Qatar's Metro Expansion Plans
An additional Blue Line and the expansion of the existing three Metro Lines are planned for the future.
Health
Qatar's Excellent Healthcare
Feeling unwell? Never fear, Qatar's health system is one of the best in the world.
Climate
How Cold Can it Get?
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Qatar's history was a chilly 1.5 degree celsius.
Climate
How Hot Can the Summer Be?
The hottest, officially registered, temperature in Qatar was 50.4 degrees celsius in the Summer of 2010.
Climate
What to Wear
Keeping cool in Qatar is easy, just keep covered. Dress like the locals to avoid getting hot under the collar.
Climate
Life Before Air Conditioning
How did people survive in the Middle East before air-conditioning? The answer is quite surprising and includes the use of tents, animal hair, limestone, mud, narrow alleyways, shading and non-mechanised air circulation.
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Airport
Hamad International Airport, The Gateway to Qatar
Qatar's Hamad International Airport is an attraction in itself, with its stunning design, 5-star shopping, high-end dining, and art exhibitions.
Airport
Hamad International Airport
With its focus on modernity, efficiency, convenience and aesthetics, a journey through HIA is one to remember.
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If you would like to experience some of the special services offered by HIA, or you need special assistance through the airport, check out the conveniences available.
If you are a citizen or a resident of Qatar, or from one of the GCC countries, you can use E-Gates to fast-track through Immigration.
With a wide variety of transport options available to travellers arriving in Qatar, onward travel from the Hamad International Airport is fast and efficient.
Transportation
Ticket To Ride - Qatar’s New Metro System
The construction of the new Metro rail network was put forward as part of Qatar’s bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights. Read our guide on all it has to offer.
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