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Hi, i want to visit qatar for 2moulth vacation can any one be of help to by sharing his exp or travel guides on how to go about it thanks

Will I need some local money, or are US-$ and Euro-bills or CC OK as well ?
In principle I will try to get along without spending any money, but you will never know what comes up ?
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My flight arrives at around 07.00pm, my transfers to and from the hotel are booked aleady and the hotel is payed as well.
I will just take a little walk in the evening and have to get to bed early.
Have to get up very early the next morning, so will there be any extra expenses for me ??

How about tips for the car-driver who gets me from the airport to my hotel ?
The fare is reserved and payed already through the travel agent !
Is a tip in US-$ OK ?

I have an itinerary from Chennai to Chicago via Doha on Qatar airways. The transit time is 1 hr and 40 mins. Is this transit time enough?

we are flying from Austria through Doha to Vietnam. We have approx. 8 hrs. 6:05 pm - 1:55 am. First, do we need a visa prior of arrival? i read in one of the answers that it takes over an hr. just to clear the area of getting the visa. is that true? lets say we get out of there by 7:30pm. is there anything else to do except the souk? any malls or such like in dubai? if we arrive back at the airport around midnight, is that early enough? thx!

I am moving to doha for job. I heard about scarcity of drinkng water and supply for daily utility use. can you guide me what is the adjact situation.

Good Day everyone..can u give me advise for this..I am a filipino with philippine passport, im here now at dubai and working but my visa now is tourist visa so my boss will provide me employment visa therefore i have to exit before expiration of my visa..but is it possible to exit in doha qatar and stay at least 2-3 days with my friend before going back to dubai? if it is possible what will be the requirements in immigration in qatar?

planning to have vacation in doha, qatar can i stay with my fiancee in his apartment?

Hello, I arrive at Doha airport on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:50 and leave tomorrow Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:30. So I will have 20 hours free.Also i will have 8 hours free when i coming back . I am from Serbia, if I want to get out do i need VISA , and if i need it how much it cost? How many days valid VISA, can I buy visa for one month or only for one day? Can you recommend some department stores or something interesting to see? thank you very much in advance, Djordje

I have just returned from visiting my husband in Doha and made use of ladies day at the intercontinental hotel and was wondering if anyone knew of other hotels that offered this facility. Thanks

Hello, I arrive at doha airport at 23 15 and leave in the morning(boarding time 07 55). You think it is possible to get out, have some sightseeing(even at night), and come back in time? I don't know if at night there's movement on the streets, taxis available, etc. thank you very much in advance, Pedro

Hi Can someone give me a rough idea of much they paid for a full day desert tour and a full day sea tour in Qatar. Thanks

Hello everyone! I am flying to Chicago via Doha next week and I have a transit time there of about 20 hours. I have been reading some of the reviews and stories that people have posted on the net about the airport in Doha and it does not sound like a pleasant place to spend so much time. I have a Pakistani passport. Will I be able to get a transit visa to go out and sight-see since I cant spend that much time sitting around? Moreover can I get hotel stay or a meal voucher or something since the transit is long? I asked the travel agent this but he said this wont be possible as the airline we are going to be flying from Europe onwards does not have such a contract with Qatar Airlines. So can anyone help me? What can I do during the 20 hours? Being a Pakistani, can I get transit visa for a few hours to see the city rather than rotting at the airport the whole day long? And are there any good fast food places at the airport? I would really appreciate some guidance as this is my first time traveling via Doha. Thanks!

hi! im a filipino by blood. im planning to visit a friend in doha this coming december. what must i do? do i have to apply for a tourist visa first? if yes, what are the requirements?

Hello, I'll be having a long transit in Doha soon - from 12 midnite until 8pm (20 hours). I'm thinking of going to Souq's area, walking by the sea or wondering in the modern city center shopping mall. In view of the summer time I'm wondering whether Souq is open during day time or not ? Is it ok to walk around during summer or is the weather too hot to handle ? :) Thanks.

Hi, I´ll go to the aiport at 23:15 until 7:00. Can I get a taxi to take me to the city and return to the aiport, a few hours later ? Do you know how much is it more o less ? I have read is difficult to get a taxi in the city. Thank you !!

ARRIVING TO DOHA AT 7PM AND DON'T LEAVE UNTIL 2AM. WHAT CAN I SEE? ARE THERE VISA ON ARRIVAL?

Hi. I am flying to Nairobi in January and I have 6 hours in Doha airport. I land at 18:50 before flying out at 01:35 Do I need a VISA? Can I leave the airport? Is there much to do within a four hour window (i.e. an hour to leave and an hour to get back to the airport) Are there any good facillities within the airport if I cannot leave? (Bar, Restaurants, Hotel, Shower?) Thanks all

Hi All, My fiance who is a U.S. citizen recently moved to Qatar and I want to move with him.Is there a fiance visa available for Qatar? Also, would I be allowed to live with him or that would create a problem? P.S. I am an Indian by nationality.

Hi, I am planning to travel to Doha (Qatar) next week for the first time. I want to know what are the attractions in Doha and if anyone can give an idea about a good hotel with an affordable price?

I can report back that Joint visa did not work on Omani land border via Dubai. My family members went to Omani land border via Dubai showed the Joint visa) Immigration officials stated that this visa is not valid. When ringing the Omani consulate in Dubai to reconfirm - i was informed by consular officials’ that Joint Visa is valid. How come the Omani immigration stated visa not valid? When the Omani consulate in Dubai stated it’s valid? Even when I personal travelled to Dubai) my Dubai visa was valid for 10 days I was informed the joint visa with Dubai is not valid) I was 1 day late) When I showed Immigration officials that stated you visa should be valid for 21 days I had pay 200 AED = £34.50 British pounds. What advice can members give me) on what course of action I should take? Look forward to hear from you all. By dan30 : COMMON VISA FACILITY WITH THE STATE OF QATAR In accordance with the Sultanate of Oman’s and State of Qatar’s governments endeavours to promote tourism between both countries, both governments have agreed to facilitate the tourist exchange through the issuance of joint entry visas for the countries mentioned in the list number (1). The visa shall be considered as cancelled in case the tourist enters another country (third party) prior to his arrival to the Sultanate. In this case he has to obtain a new tourist visa from the Sultanate’s Embassies or at his arrival at the Sultanate’s airports with a fee of (10) Omani Riyals, in case he intends to enter the State of Qatar on condition that he doesn’t enter another country (third party) prior to his arrival to the State of Qatar. Qatar Government says) Joint Tourist Visa Top of Form Bottom of Form Topics: Visa, Passport and Official Documents Audience: Visitors Citizens of 33 approved countries may apply for a joint tourist visa, which allows them to travel freely between Qatar and Oman. The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport or border of Qatar. Travelers may apply online for the visa ahead of time

Dear Friends! Me and my wife are going to spend about a week in Doha, Qatar. Please, advise, please: 1. Whara to swim in the Gulf. 2. whant o wear especially for her to walk and to swim. 3. Shopping tips if are (basically for her) 4. Any real places of interest Thanks!

Hi I am flying with Qatar Airlines for the first time this year, from London to Perth. As I am traveling on my own I wanted to find out about the transfer arrangements for when I arrive in Doha. I have read some reviews and I am now really worried, as most say that that its a long bus ride and then it can be up to an hour to get through security. My turnaround time is only an hour, so I am now wondering if I will make my ongoing flight to Perth. Has anyone been through this and can give me some information, I am starting to regret ever booking with them.

Hi, i would need help or some information on my transit in Doha. On 21st of march me and my group have 13 hour transit in Doha. We will arrive in Doha at 21.45 pm, and our next flight out is at 08.50. I would really like a city tour for the group, but would there be any city tour or anything to see at that hour? Or if not please recommend anything to do in the airport. Thanx so much

Is a visa required, to enter the conutry of Qatar. If you are a American citizen

My son is an American and wants to visit a friend that is working in Qatar, she is from the Philippines. They are not married and are not family related. Are they allowed to go out and about in Qatar? What are the customs for non married couples?

im one of jehovahs witness is their kingdom hall in qatar?wher? any brother or sister wher they go for a study?

Hi all Has anyone traveled from Doha to Burma on vacation? Is it easy to get unused U.S. dollar bills here in Doha? Thanks in advance

Hi! on the return leg of my honeymoon (from Male to London), we are having a four hour night stop over in Doha (arriving at 22:00, and leaving again at 01:50) Is this enough to venture out into the city? We are on a budget so don't want it to cost too much. Can anyone advice on what to do, and how much taxis, a cold drink will cost? I'm Belgian, my fiancee is British. I understand you get visas on arrival, but am confused as some say they cost 8 British pounds, others say double that. Some people seem to recommend going to Souq Waqif. Maybe we can walk there? And lastly, is it correct we don't have to worry about our luggage, as that is automatically dealt with by Qatar airways, whom our travel agent booked the whole flight deal with?

Hi, I am a Filipina working in Singapore. I am planning on taking a short trip to Doha this coming April or May, just to check out the place as I am planning to pursue my career there in 2013 -- in Construction/ Surveying. Please advice how I can get a tourist visa, and how much will it cost me. A friend sugested that I should buy a Business Visa instead -- she said that acquiring a tourist visa is not easy. But the cost of Business Visa is quite expensive. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.