Can Saudi Iqama Holders Travel To Qatar?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Saudi Iqama holders and GCC residents can get an on-arrival visa at the Qatar border if all the following requirements are fulfilled; Iqama or GCC residence permit is valid for at least 6 months. The passport is valid for at least 6 months.

Can Saudi expats travel to Qatar by road?


Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Qatar is 627 km

. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Riyadh to Qatar.

Do Saudi residents need visa for Qatar?

Visa Exemptions

Nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates)

do not require a visa to enter Qatar

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How can I go to Qatar from Saudi Arabia?


Qatari passport holders do not need a visa for Saudi Arabia

. Citizens of nations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enjoy freedom of movement. All other foreign visitors must have a visa to enter Saudi Arabia, even for short stays. This means that foreign nationals living in Qatar do need a visa.

Can we travel to Qatar now?


Qatar is now open for international visitors

.

Can I go to Qatar without exit from Saudi?

When travelling from Qatar,

all expatriate residents, as well as some visitors, must have exit permits

.

Is Visit Visa open for Qatar?


Visa on arrival service to Qatar has been resumed

after it was suspended in 2020 at the outset of COVID-19. Currently, citizens of 90+ countries are eligible for Free Qatar Visa On Arrival.

Who can enter Qatar?


Citizens and residents

are free to travel abroad at any time provided that the Travel and Return Policy is adhered to when returning to Qatar. The Ministry of Public Health advises citizens and residents to look up and comply with COVID-19 health measures currently in place in the destination country.

Can I visit Qatar with UAE Residence 2020 visa?


Qatar tourist visa is not required for citizens of United Arab Emirates

.

Can I fly from Saudi to Qatar?


Travelers are allowed to enter Qatar

. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.

Can I drive to Qatar from Dubai?


Yes, the driving distance between Dubai to Qatar is 694 km

. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Dubai to Qatar.

Can GCC residents enter Qatar?

Travel Requirements for GCC Citizens & Residents

According to the MOPH travel and return policy,

GCC citizens, their families, and their household workers are allowed to enter the State of Qatar at any time, provided they follow the travel and return policy

.

Is there Saudi embassy in Qatar?


Saudi Arabian Embassy in Doha is the only Saudi Arabian diplomatic mission in Qatar

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What is travel ban in Qatar?

A travel ban circular is

a ban imposed on citizens and residents of Qatar that have pending judicial cases in the country

. Having a travel ban circular would limit them to travel into or out of Qatar.

Can I travel to Qatar now from South Africa?


Qatar Airways will start flying passengers out of South Africa on 13 January

, after suspending outbound services in the wake of Omicron’s discovery. Qatar will operate 21 weekly flights, servicing Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. The Doha-based airline had initially hoped to resume these flights on 12 December.

Can I travel to Qatar from India now?

In a recent travel update,

Qatar has introduced an ‘exceptional travel red list’ which requires fully vaccinated people from India and five other nations to undergo a 2-day quarantine upon arrival in the country

. The nation has also announced a complete ban on unvaccinated travellers coming from these six nations.

Can I leave Qatar without exit permit?

As an expat, if you come under the Qatar Labour Law,

you can can leave the country without obtaining a prior permit

, while the employer can restrict up to 5% of his workforce to obtain prior consent because of the nature of their work, for example, someone in finance may need an exit permit.

Can I exit Qatar with expired Qid?

And in fact, the grace period is that of 90 days.

People whose RP has expired or has been cancelled have 90 days to leave the country or renew their RPs without any penalty

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Can I enter Qatar with expired Qid?

The Ministry of Administrative Development Labor and Social Affairs announced earlier that “The Expatriates who are not allowed to come to #Qatar due to COVID-19 after the ban is lifted are permitted to enter into Qatar even if their QIDs have expired or stayed more than six months stay outside Qatar.”

When visit visa will open in Qatar 2021?

18 JULY 2021 UPDATE:

Online applications for Qatar Tourist Visa is currently suspended

. Fully vaccinated travellers eligible for visas on arrival can apply for pre-travel approval to visit Qatar.

What do I need to enter Qatar?


A visa is required for US citizens to travel to Qatar

. US citizens must also hold a valid passport, and it is advisable that the passport have a minimum of six months remaining validity after the date the traveler plans to depart Qatar. Tourist visas to Qatar are typically valid for thirty days.

How can I get exit permit in Qatar?

  1. Login with your smartcard to MOI e-services portal.
  2. Select “Exit Permit Services”, then “Issue Exit Permit for Citizen”.
  3. Choose the person for who the exit permit needs to be issued, from the list displayed by the system.

Is family visa Open in Qatar?

After the suspension of various visit visa services to Qatar in 2020,

the Ministry of Interior is now accepting family visit visa applications from all nationalities including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Philippines

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Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali is a financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has worked for major banks and investment firms, and has a wealth of knowledge on investing, real estate, and tax planning. Ahmed is also an advocate for financial literacy and education.