DOHA (Kashmir English): Qatar has offered 30-day tourist visa on arrival to Pakistanis subject to conditions.
According to the country’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) website, applicants must have at least 5,000 Qatari riyals in cash or an equivalent amount available through a valid credit card to obtain visa.
Applicant must hold 5000 Qatari riyals
“The applicant should hold the amount of (5000 QR) or the equivalent of a valid credit card,” the ministry stated.
Visitors must also present a confirmed return ticket and hold a passport with at least six-month validity.
The ministry further clarified that travellers arriving directly from Pakistan must provide a polio vaccination certificate.
“Those coming directly from Pakistan should receive a certificate of vaccination against polio,” it said.
According to the ministry, the visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for a further 30 days provided travellers have a confirmed return ticket before the extension is granted.
Meanwhile, it is further specified that Pakistani nationals travelling to Qatar for business purposes can arrange visits only through accredited companies.
