Qatar: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior – Visa section
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Hamad International Airport (Doha)	15 km/9.3 miles	QAR 40-50/15-25 min	QAR 5/20-30	Not available	Available

Health Precautions: No specific vaccination is required, though vaccines for Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended. Since 2012, MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) has been identified in multiple countries in the Arabian Peninsula, including Qatar, and in travelers to the region.
If undertaking adventure activities (for example tours in the desert) is important to always check weather conditions and ensure that safety standards are met.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: List of major hospitals, medical centers and clinics located in Qatar
U.S. State Department travel information for QatarWorld Health Organisation's list
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: US Department of State's Travel Warnings
Canadian Government's Travel Warnings
United Kingdom's Government Travel Warnings

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Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Doha (GMT+3)
Summer Time Period: Qatar does not apply any Daylight Saving Time clock changes.

Time zone

Type of Climate: Being a small and flat country, Qatar has a uniform climate throughout its territory. The country has a desert climate, with a very mild winter and a very hot and sunny summer.
There are two main seasons: a cooler one from December to February (the best to visit the country), and a hot season from April to October, which includes a very hot period from May to mid-October. March and November are transitional months, hot but without excesses.
In Doha, the daily average temperature goes from 18.5 degrees Celsius (65 °F) in January, to 37 °C (99 °F) in July. The scarce rainfall are concentrated in the winter months, amounting to less than 100 mm per year.
For further information: Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Meteorology Department

Climate

Domestic Currency: Qatari Rial
ISO Code: QAR
Possible Means of Payment: Some local establishments and taxis may only accept cash as payment, however Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted at larger establishments and hotels.

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