| TOURIST VISA |
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Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
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Passport-type photographs: 2
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Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
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Copies of bank statements from the past 3 months.
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If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host’s status in Qatar ie. copy of their Qatar passport’s information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Qatar, copies of their Qatar residence permit and their national passport’s information pages.
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A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Qatar, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant’s behalf.
The Embassy of Qatar is closed every Friday.
Citizens of United States of America can also obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for a stay of up to 30 days.
Type
of Visa |
Validity |
Processing
Time |
Embassy
Fee |
Service
Fee |
Multiple
Entry |
Up To
1 Year |
7
Business
Days |
$160 |
$0 |
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| BUSINESS VISA |
- Two visa application form. Qatar Visa Application for Citizens of United States of America
- Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
- Passport-type photographs: 2
- Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
- A business letter from either the sending company in the US or sponsoring company in Qatar. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Qatar, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). Business letters from US companies should adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Qatar.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- US Agency Letter. Applicants working under contract for a US government project must submit a letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to “Embassy of Qatar, Washington D.C. “, explaining purpose of travel, duration of stay, and dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant’s name and the passport number. This letter is in addition to the business letter from the applicant’s company.
The Embassy of Qatar is closed every Friday.
Citizens of United States of America can also obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for a stay of up to 30 days.
Type
of Visa |
Validity |
Processing
Time |
Embassy
Fee |
Service
Fee |
Multiple
Entry |
Up To
1 Year |
7
Business
Days |
$160 |
$0 |
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| URGENT WORK MISSION VISA |
- Money Orders in the amount of $330.00 for 6 months duration of stay.
- Each individual’s passport “original passport”, (be sure they are valid for at least six months).
- Two passport photos w/white or gray background. The individuals name on the back of them.
- A copy of each individuals profile page of their passport.
- A completed Qatar Visa Application filled out and signed. (next to visit visa please list work mission visa instead)
- A Letter from Department of Defense or US Air Force, the letter should include the reason of the travel, contracting company, if the travel is not urgent we cannot accept the application, so the travel must be urgent and the mission cannot be postponed. The letter should include the airport the individuals are leaving from and the airport they will arrive to, the type of airplane used, travel dates, and their DOD number. We prefer to have all applicants on one letter in a table form.
- Letter from the contracting company including the names of individuals.
- Complete the attached company form (pdf or printed letter)
Type
of Visa |
Validity |
Processing
Time |
Embassy
Fee |
Service
Fee |
Multiple
Entry |
6
Months |
10
Business
Days |
$330 |
$130 |
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