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In this page: Entry Requirements | Organising Your Trip | Living Conditions | Paying | Speaking | Useful Resources

 

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior – Visa section
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For Further Information
 
Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.
 

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Organising Your Trip


Transportation From Airport to City Centre:


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

Living Conditions

Health and Safety

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
 

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance 999
 

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Time Difference and Climate

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.
 

Map of the Time Zone

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
 

Average Annual Temperatures and Rainfall

Climate

 

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Paying

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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Speaking

Official Language
Arabic
Other Languages Spoken
English
Business Language
English and Arabic

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Useful Resources

To Find a Job
Bayt
Gulf Talent

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