Qatar Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Qatar at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar

Entry requirements:

• If you are visiting Qatar, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive.
• Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

Visa requirements:

You can get a tourist visa on arrival if you’re travelling on a full British Citizen passport.

You must still get a visa if:

• you’re travelling for any purpose other than tourism
• you hold another type of British passport

Customs rules

There are strict rules about what goods you can take in and out of Qatar. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Importing drugs, alcohol, pornography, pork products and religious books and material into Qatar is illegal. All luggage is scanned as you enter the country. DVDs and videos may be examined, censored and confiscated.

Qatar law also prohibits the importation, sale and purchase of electronic cigarettes, liquids and other similar products (e.g. electronic shisha pipes). The law applies regardless of quantity and intended use.

Please check the requirements before you travel.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice