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The Government refuses entry and transit to holders of passports issued by Israel.

Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within eight hours.

(a) All visitors require onward or return tickets and sufficient funds for the period of stay. 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 Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, EU countries, Hong Kong (SAR), Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and USA can obtain business and tourist visas upon arrival at the airport in Doha for QAR50 (£10-12).

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).

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

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 Passport/Visa Information 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.

(a) Completed application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee (postal order or company cheque only). (e) Name and address of sponsor in Qatar and for American nationals and EU passport holders except nationals from Ireland and the UK. Business visas need to be accompanied by an invitation letter from company and confirmation of hotel booking. (f) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.

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.

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

Embassy of the State of Qatar in the USA
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20016, USA
Tel: (202) 274 1600/3.
Website: www.qatarembassy.net.

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

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

4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20016, USA
Tel: (202) 274 1600/3.
Website: www.qatarembassy.net

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Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A exists; precautions should be taken. Hepatitis B is endemic. Cutaneous leishmaniasis occurs.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.

Certificates proving the visitor to be HIV-negative may be required if planning on staying more than one month in the country. Check with Embassy (see Passport/Visa section).

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. As a precaution against the intense heat, visitors should maintain a high salt and fluid intake.

Below are Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 10-13 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sep 3 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 20 2007 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

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. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.