Do i need a transit visa to transfer in Qatar. Day Trips in Qatar Excursions in Doha in Russian

Change in Qatar: what to do, what to try, how to behave

Many travelers fly with Qatar Airways from Ukraine to Asian and Arab countries via Qatar. We have prepared a detailed material on what to see during a long transfer, what rules to follow in order to avoid problems with the law, and what bonuses from the carrier should be counted on.

Benefits for Qatar Airways Passengers

If you dock lasting between 5 and 12 hours, you can get a voucher for a free tour of the.

Buses for up to 33 people leave 4 times a day. Registration of participants starts at 6:00 and, as a rule, seats are quickly dismantled. You need to contact the Doha City Tour counter in Hall B, between Mont Blanc and WH Smith stores.

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The duration of the tour is 2 hours 45 minutes and is conducted in English. The route includes the following attractions:

• Katara Cultural Village;
• Souq Waqif market;
• Museum of Islamic Art.

Some passengers have a free hotel room for long-term connections.

To do this, you need to meet two criteria:

• docking in Doha from 8 to 24 hours is forced, i.e. there are no Qatar Airways flights that you could have taken off earlier;
• the route does not include Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

Whether you will be provided with a number also depends on the class of service and tariff. We recommend that you clarify the information in advance by contacting a representative of the airline.

Do I need a visa to enter the city

Citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa, they receive a stamp at the airport free of charge, which allows them to stay in the country for up to 30 days. Requirements are minimal: a passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and a ticket for a flight from Qatar.

Citizens of countries with which there is no agreement on visa-free entry, having bought tickets for Qatar Airways flights, can issue a transit visa for free (when connecting for 5 hours or more). You can apply online on the airline's website.

Should girls go out into the city unaccompanied

Since Qatar is a Muslim country, many are concerned about this issue. But, in fact, there is no reason to worry: Qatar is one of the five safest countries in the world, tourists have nothing to fear, regardless of gender. The maximum that you can provoke (for example, by appearing in the city center in short shorts) is a remark. If you do not want to use public transport, call a taxi, it is relatively inexpensive here.

Transport in Doha

The most convenient way for tourists to travel around the capital is a taxi (locals prefer private cars). Cost: € 0.9 plus € 0.3 per kilometer. When ordering by phone, an additional fee of € 0.9 will be charged.

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An alternative option is to rent a car (from € 15 per day). You will need a credit card, a copy of your passport and a national or international driver's license. It is more profitable to follow the rules, the fines are very high: a conversation on a mobile while driving, for example, will cost an offender € 45, and a ride on a red one - € 660.

Public transport is represented only by buses - clean, new, air-conditioned. A ride within the city costs between € 0.7 and € 2, depending on the distance.

From Hamad International Airport to the center can be reached by taxi in 30 minutes. Standard rate: € 6 plus € 0.3 per kilometer from 5:00 to 21:00 (€ 0.4 per kilometer the rest of the time). The second option is one of the city buses that connect the airport to different parts of Doha. To pay for the fare, use the Karwa Smartcard, which can be bought at the Mowasalat information desk in the baggage claim area or from the driver. € 2.3 costs a card that allows you to make 2 trips within the city within 24 hours, € 4.5 - unlimited city bus pass for 24 hours. The card must be applied to the device for validation twice: when boarding the bus and when leaving.

Currency and its exchange

State currency - Qatari rial, indicative rate as of 04/01/18: 100 QAR = € 22. At the airport or any bank branch, you can withdraw rials from your card, if necessary (cards are in use, cash may be needed only in the markets). There are usually two languages ​​available at ATMs: Arabic and English.

You can buy rials at banks, exchange offices at the airport and city center, in some hotels. Please note that banks generally only open on weekdays, open early (7: 30-8: 30) and have a long lunch break. The weekend in Qatar is Friday and Saturday, the week starts on Sunday.

What to see in Doha

If you are in the capital for just a day, the best option for exploring the city would be an organized excursion or car rental with a driver. Here are the main attractions not to be missed:

• Embankment. The 7 km long pedestrian zone stretches along the bay, from here you can see skyscrapers, the building of the Museum of Islamic Art and other interesting city buildings.

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• Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island with an area of ​​about 4 million m². Expensive boutiques are concentrated here (Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Giorgio Armani, Kenzo, Balenciaga and others), as well as restaurants offering Italian, Lebanese, French, American, Japanese and other cuisines.

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• Katara Cultural Village (West Bay Lagoon area) is an ethno-village, on the territory of which there are theaters, cinemas and galleries, where works of Qatari artists are exhibited. In the evenings, musicians and dance groups perform here, sometimes master classes on traditional crafts are held. Admission is free, the territory of the complex is open around the clock.

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• Museum of Islamic Art (Corniche). Within its walls are kept masterpieces created over 14 centuries: paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles. Temporary exhibitions are often held here, to visit which you need to buy a ticket; admission to the permanent exhibition is free. The museum is open from 8:30 to 19:00 (Friday from 14:00 to 19:00).

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• Museum of Contemporary Art Mathaf. The collection contains about 6,000 items, reflecting the trends in the development of Islamic art from 1840 to the present day. Open from 9:00 to 19:00 (Friday from 13:30 to 19:00), admission is free.

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For those who stay in Doha for a few days and are ready to leave the capital, we recommend visiting:

• Al Zubarah is a restored 18th century fort included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located 106 kilometers from the capital, on the northwestern coast of the country. Once this settlement was considered one of the most important centers of navigation and trade in the Persian Gulf.

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• Khor Al Adaid is a nature reserve with a unique ecosystem 60 kilometers from Doha. It is interesting because it is one of the few places on the planet where the sea meets the desert. To get here, you have to overcome the sand dunes.

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• The Dahl Al Misfir cave is 40 meters deep, the walls of which emit a faint phosphorescent glow. From Doha, you can get here by car in 45 minutes.
• Desert. If time is short, you can sign up for one of the express tours that start from the airport twice a day: at 9:00 and 14:00. Tour duration - 2.5 hours, cost - 250 QAR (€ 57) per person. Reservations can be made an hour and a half before the start of the tour at the Discover Qatar Tours counter in Hall B. For 1250 QAR (€ 285) per car, you can arrange a private safari on the sand dunes around the capital.

Where to swim

There is a sea in Doha, but there are few public beaches, most belong to hotels. One of the most popular is Katara Beach in the Katara Cultural Village. For 25 QAR (€ 6) anyone can visit it, children under 16 years old admission is free. The beach is open from 10:30 to 22:00, swimming after sunset is prohibited. Women must wear shorts and a T-shirt, men must also wear shorts, swimming trunks or bikinis are not allowed on the beach. Water activities are available: riding on gondolas, kayaks, bananas and catamarans, water skiing, wakeboarding, parasailing and others, there is a play area for children.

Some hotels open access to their beaches and pools for non-guests. For example, at Doha Marriott Hotel you will pay 139 QAR (€ 32), at Crowne Plaza Doha - 150-200 QAR (€ 35-45), at InterContinental Doha The City - 150-250 QAR (€ 35-57) per day. The price may include access to the gym and sauna, cocktails and even food - details can be found on the official websites.

What to try in Doha

The local cuisine has absorbed elements of Indian, Iranian, Syrian, Palestinian, North African - you will surely find something interesting. Here are some gourmet-worthy dishes:

• machboos - spicy rice with seafood or meat
• hummus - chickpea snack with sesame paste (tahini), olive oil and lemon juice;
• ghuzi - whole roasted lamb with rice and nuts
• motabel - eggplant, garlic and tahini snack
• birani - rice with chicken or lamb.

For dessert, local fruits, halva or Umm Ali puff pastry are served.

Where to eat in Doha

If the budget is tight, street food stalls such as sandwiches, shawarma and falafel will help out. In Al Adhamiyah Iraqi Restaurant in the Souq Waqif market, for example, kebabs cost from € 9, salad - from € 4.

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There are also international chains in Doha: McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, etc. They are focused on the intersection of Doha's C-Ring and Salwa Road, in shopping centers.

The overwhelming majority of Doha residents are expats, so national cuisines of many countries are represented here. For example, at Yee Hwa (Al-Kinana Street, Doha Downtown Hotel Apartments) you can taste Japanese and Korean delicacies, Yum Yum (Al Ghanim Street, K108 Hotel) specializes in French cuisine, and New York Steakhouse (Al Wahda Street, West Bay City Center) - in American.

Among the top echelon establishments, Market by Jean-Georges (W Hotel, West Bay), whose chef is a holder of three Michelin stars, and Gordon Ramsay (St. Regis, West Bay), which received the title of Best Romantic Restaurant in 2013 ".

If you are a transit passenger in Qatar, I advise you to take advantage of the offer from Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority - excursion in Doha... To book a tour, you need to contact the Doha City tour desk and have a minimum of 5 hours between flights. The Doha City tour desk is located at the start of Concourse B between Mont Blanc and WH Smith. Ask either the airport staff or the information center. They will tell you where to go.

The cost of the excursion is 40 QAR (about $ 10). A sightseeing tour in Doha includes a visit to four key attractions of the capital:

The Pearl-Qatar - The Pearl of Qatar

This is a prestigious quiet sleeping area with great views. Qatar is famous for its expensive real estate and high rental prices. There is a beautiful marina, many shops, cafes and restaurants.

Katara Cultural Village

One of the landmarks of Doha is the cultural village. A picturesque place with galleries of modern art, museums, mosques. The entrance is free everywhere and there is wi-fi on the territory of the cultural village.

Souq Waqif

Part of Old Doha. Narrow market streets, merchants offering goods, a labyrinth of shops. Here you can buy souvenirs, household goods, incense, clothes, musical instruments, watches, and many other little things.

Museum of Islamic Art - Museum of Islamic Art

The building with a unique design is made in the style of ancient Islamic architecture. The Museum of Islamic Art was the first of its kind in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. It houses a large collection of Islamic art, a research institute and a library.

Tour schedule with departure time from Doha on the following flight:

Check the current time on the airline's website.

Free hotel in Doha

New promotion from Qatar Airways: get up to 4 free nights in one of the most luxurious hotels in Doha - Ritz-Carlton 5 *. One of the conditions - the ticket must be booked on the official website of the airline:

• up to 2 nights in a hotel free of charge for Economy Value or Economy Flexi tickets
• up to 3 nights in the hotel free of charge for Business Value or Business Flexi tickets
• up to 4 nights in the hotel free of charge for First Value or First Flexi first class tickets

This is what happens when a country really wants to develop tourism)

This offer is valid for tickets purchased before December 2nd. Travel period from November 13, 2018 to March 31, 2019. More information on the official website of Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways in Ukraine

Qatar Airways, the world's best airline, has launched daily flights from Kiev on 28 August 2017.

All popular excursions are collected in one place. Below is a list of the best excursions and surroundings that will allow you to get to know the city and see all the unique attractions.

We offer a variety of excursions to choose from. Bus and walking, for the whole day or for several hours, in the fresh air or with visits to museums, excursions around.

From $ 75 per person

Duration: 4 hours

Camel Track, Sheikh Faisal Museum & Equestrian Club Tour

Visit the Faisal Sheikh Museum and view all types of antiques collected since 1960. Travel to camel tracks and understand how the camels were properly prepared. Stop at the equestrian club for invaluable and stunning Arabian horses.

Guests will be picked up from the hotel / address in an air-conditioned coach accompanied by an English speaking guide.

First of all the list is the Sheikh Faisal Museum, the Museum is located 45 km west of this Doha, and it is a private collection of cars and goods of one member of the Qatar Royal family.

The museum consists of five rooms, but will soon double in size. Sheikh Faisal has been collecting antiques since 1960. Its museum has more than three thousand exhibits, all of which are perfectly displayed. Besides this large museum, the property also includes a wide variety of animals and games, including the rare oryx.

The next stop will be at the camel race tracks, where camel training or races can be seen in season. Camels have robotic jockeys strapped onto their backs.

On the way back to Doha, we visit the equestrian club or Amiri stables, where priceless magnificent racehorses from the Emir are looked after and in the stables.

Opening hours

09.00 to 13.00

From 15.00 to 19.00

requirement

A minimum of 4 adults must be booked in order for the tour to take effect.

(48 hours notice is required for permissions)

Sightseeing tour in the capital of Qatar - Doha (3.5 hours, with an English-speaking guide, by individual air-conditioned vehicle). The streets of the Old City with mosques and Arab houses, the unforgettable flavor of the eastern market, where the exotic smells of all kinds of spices are mixed with the smell of incense, leather and perfume. Visit the Corniche (seven kilometers of coastal esplanade in the city center), a golf club, falcon, camel and gold markets, and the old bazaar.
Guided tour for a group of two: 270 USD.

Jeep safari in the south of Qatar. 75 kilometers through the desert, a spectacular descent from sand dunes (some of them are 20-storey high). Jeep ride on the sand, swimming in the Inland Sea, lunch or BBQ dinner in an Arab tent. You can relax on carpets and pillows with a cup of coffee or fruit, take pictures in national dress, ride camels or sandboarding boards.
The cost of the excursion for a group of 2 people is 480 USD (6-7 hours with lunch or dinner). Attention: Your jeep will ride in a convoy of several more cars. Solitary trips to the desert in Qatar are prohibited.
Departure at 09.00 or 14.00.

Overnight in a Bedouin tent is possible, supplement 60 USD per person (sleeping bags and breakfast provided). An extraordinary sunset that can be seen in the desert, combined with the whisper of moving sands and the sparkling surface of the sea, will end this exciting day, and in the morning you will be woken up to meet an equally amazing sunrise.

Traditional fishing boat cruise- dhow. A great option to see the city from the sea in the atmosphere of lapping waves and traditional Arabic music. The cost of the excursion is 100 USD per person, departure at 15:00 - 16:00 (the tour is conducted as part of a combined group, at least 15 people in a group).

Fishing 40 km from the coast, morning (at 06:00) or evening (14:00) for 4-5 hours with the provision of equipment - 145 USD per person (as part of a combined group, at least 6 people).

Ride on north of Qatar(4 hours) with a visit to the Al-Zubara Fort, which is located at the extreme northern point of the country, as well as the Al-Khor Museum, the old mosque and mangroves in Dakir and the archaeological site, where you can find rock paintings of the ancient inhabitants of the island. The cost of the excursion for a group of 2 people is 360 USD.

Ride on west coast of Qatar(4 hours) with a visit to the fort on the Zekrit Peninsula, Umbrella Rock and oil wells in Dukhan. The cost of the excursion for a group of 2 people is 360 USD.

Trip to Shahanyu(4 hours) with a visit to the equestrian club, camel breeding farms and (with a good coincidence) antelopes and the Sheikh Faizal Museum (only on weekdays). The cost of the excursion is 146 USD per person, departure at 09:00 (as part of a combined group).

All excursions are conducted with an English speaking guide. Entrance fees included. The penalty for canceling an order in more than 3 working days is 50% of the tour cost, in less than 3 working days - 100% of the tour cost. Weekends are Friday (in Qatar), Saturday and Sunday.

Supplement for a Russian-speaking guide - 200 USD for 4 hours, 380 USD for 8 hours

Ukrainians, Belarusians are not needed. Citizens of these countries, as well as Moldova, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan, can stay in the country without a visa for 30 days.

It can also be extended then once for another 30 days. Thus, citizens of these states do not need to apply for a transit visa.

You need to have with you: a passport valid for more than 6 months and a plane ticket for departure from Qatar.

Qatar is a country in the Middle East. This state is known not only for its cultural attractions, but also for the Hamad International Airport in Doha Hamad International Airport DOH, where many travelers transfer to a connecting flight to fly to another country.

The airport was opened in 2014. There is only one terminal on the territory of the airport, which consists of such sectors as:

It should be noted initially that the Doha terminal is very modern and well equipped. For a transfer, a transit visa to Qatar is not required in the following cases:

1. The time interval between flights is less than 72 hours.
2. The traveler between flights is within the airport transit area in Doha.

Hamad International Airport DOH cooperates with many airlines, but the largest is Qatar Airways, which is recognized as the best airline in the world.

Qatar Airways, a Qatari airline company, offers its passengers a free hotel service. But people can count on it only under such conditions:

1. Forced docking due to the fault of the air carrier. The time between transfers must be at least 8 hours.
2. Change in Doha. The interval between flights must be at least 8 hours, but no more than 24.
3. The traveler's itinerary does not include departures or arrivals from cities such as:

• Abu Dhabi.
• Sharjah.
• Bahrain.
• Dubai.
• Ras al-Khaimah.
• Kuwait.

You can order this service in two ways:

It is worth remembering that booking a hotel through the airline's website does not guarantee entry to this country.

The question of the entry of a foreign national into the territory of Qatar is decided exclusively by the employees of the migration authority.

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Transit visa for citizens of other states

If citizens of other states need to stay on the territory of Qatar from 5 to 96 hours, then he has the right to apply for a transit visa for 96 hours completely free of charge.

Visa free for transit in Doha is issued free of charge for 96 hours.

An application for a transit visa must be submitted at least one week before the day of departure to Qatar.

To apply for a transit visa to Qatar in 2019 online, you will need:

After the submission of the papers, one should expect approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Qatar. Visa readiness can also be monitored on the airline's website. After submitting the papers and sending them, the applicant is provided with a request number. This number is entered in the "visa tracking" column.

If the issuance of the transit is approved, then a notification will be sent to the person by e-mail. He will need to print this visa. The document is presented at the stage of customs and passport control. This permit must be kept for the entire period of stay in Qatar.

Such a visa is valid for 90 days. This means that you can cross the Qatari border with it within 3 months from the date of its issue. This permission cannot be extended. If necessary, a person will have to reopen a visa.

Opening a long-term visa

Nationals of all CIS countries can open a long-term visa to enter Qatar at the diplomatic mission of this republic at the place of the applicant's actual stay.

It should be noted that this visa is not a transit visa. It allows you to stay in Qatar for the number of days for which a hotel room is booked. Such a visa is suitable for those Russians who want to stay in the country for more than 2 months.

To open a visa you will need:

1. International passport.
2. Application form in triplicate.
3. Photo.
4. A receipt confirming payment of the US $ 33 fee.

Main aspects in transit

Check-in for the flight starts 48 hours before the plane's departure.

Qatar Airways checks baggage through and through. This means that the traveler does not have to pick up luggage when transferring and re-register it.

At check-in, a boarding ticket is issued in envelopes of different colors:

1. A green envelope means there is very little time between flights. After the arrival of the plane, such travelers are met by a bus and transported to another sector for check-in for a connecting flight.
2. An orange envelope means that the person has enough time for a transplant. With such an envelope, travelers are met by airline employees and escorted to the sector from which the next flight departs.
3. A yellow envelope means that the traveler will have to independently transfer to the connecting flight. According to the rules, such envelopes are issued to foreign residents who have an interval of more than 3 hours between transfers. They are also provided with coupons for free meals at Doha Airport.

To get a coupon, you should go to the counter with the inscription Transfer. To exchange a food coupon, go to the Food Court. This is not to say that free meals at the airport can be called too fancy. Many people note that an Arab dish is served for lunch, which is based on rice, a piece of meat or a product made from it and a roll. A bottle of water is also included in the food set.