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Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within eight hours.

(a) Visitors on tourist visas must fly in using Qatar Airways. (b) All visitors require onward or return tickets; a hotel voucher and QAR5,000 in cash or its foreign currency equivalent; failing that an international credit card must be shown. Visa requirements are subject to change, and travellers are strongly advised to contact an embassy or consulate of Qatar for up-to-date information. (b) Nationals of countries referred to in the chart above can obtain tourist visas upon arrival at the airport in Doha for QAR55 for stays of up to 21 days, or business visas for QAR100 for stays of up to seven days. (c) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

All children included in the same passport of applicant travelling to Qatar must pay the same fees.

Prices vary according to nationality. The following prices are for British nationals: single-entry: £36; multiple-entry: £50 (six months), £71 (two years), £130 (five years) (depending on validity).

Single-entry visas permit stays of up to three months. Multiple-entry visas permits stays of up to six months, two years and five years.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details. Nationals of countries where Qatar has no diplomatic representation should apply for visas through their hotel in Qatar, which will arrange for the visa to be collected on arrival at the airport. Those wishing to visit friends or relatives in Qatar should ask them to apply to the immigration authorities in Qatar on their behalf for a visa. For longer-period visas apply to the Immigration Department, Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 115, Doha (tel: 465 7802; website: www.e.gov.qa). There is now a facility to book all visas online through the Ministry of Interior's website.

One although it could take as long as three weeks depending on nationality. Applications should be made well in advance of the intended departure date.

1 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1NB, UK
Tel: (020) 7493 2200.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600 (1000-1400 during Ramadan); 0930-1230 (visa section).

Kennedy House, 115 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QH, UK
Tel: (020) 7371 1571.
Website: www.experienceqatar.com

2555 M St, NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Tel: (202) 274 1600/3.
Website: www.qatarembassy.net

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There are several hospitals in Qatar, the most recent and modern being the Hamad General Hospital. The Poly Clinic has good dentists. Charges are high and health insurance is essential. Visitors should ensure they do not get dehydrated.

Below are Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
20 Jan Islamic New Year.
3 Sep Independence Day.
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) (4 days).
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
10 Jan Islamic New Year.
3 Sep Independence Day.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) (4 days). 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.