Qatar visa requirements for Cambodians

Travel and visa requirements

Qatari Visa is not required for Cambodians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Cambodia can travel to Qatar by applying for an e-visa which enables them to stay for a period of 30 days.
  • Cambodians can also extend their stay duration by another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
  • All visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Qatar. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Travellers are required to show a return or onward ticket and evidence of enough funds to spend throughout the duration of stay in the country.
  • Tourists are required to have evidence of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Tourists with firearms require special permission from the Ministry of Defense in Qatar and it should be obtained in advance.
  • Minors must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Qatar and a confirmation of accommodation throughout the duration of stay, which can be in the form of a hotel reservation is needed.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Cambodia. There are international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
  • Bangkok Airways, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, and THAI are some of the carriers that fly from Cambodia to Qatar.
  • The estimated flight time from Phnom Penh to Doha, Qatar is 10 hours, 35 minutes, and from Siem reap, it is 10 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Qatar has an arid climate, with mild, pleasant winters and hot, humid summers. Sandstorms and dust storms are almost regular. It has two main seasons, a cooler season from December to February, and a hot season from April to October. 
  • The official language in Qatar is Arabic. Engish is also widely spoken in the country, principally as a foreign language.
  • Qatar is an Islamic dominated country, with majority off its citizens belonging to the Sunni sector of Islam, while Shiites sector comprise around 10% of Qatar's Muslim population. The government of Qatar recognise the existence of the following churches, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic, and Indian Christian. 
  • The Qatari Riyal is the official currency used in Qatar.  Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The power and socket plug used in Qatar are of Type D and G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Museum of Islamic Art, the Pearl-Qatar and Doha corniche are some of the tourist sites that visitors can visit in Qatar.
  • Tourists are advised to budget between $60 to spend per day on expenses in Qatar.
  • Harees, balaleet, saloona, margoog, madrouba and Luqaimat are some of the meals tourists can try during their stay in Qatar.
  • Car rentals, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Qatar.
  • The timezone in Qatar is the Arabian Standard Time (GMT +3). Cambodia is 4 hours ahead of Qatar.
  • Qatar is one of the countries with very hospitable locals, and tourists can enjoy exploring the country which is surrounded by desserts, and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is English spoken in Qatar?

Qatar is an Arab country, and Arabic is its official language. Nevertheless, English is spoken by the majority of the country's population.

What is the emergency telephone number in Qatar?

999 is Qatar's emergency number which can be used to contact the police, ambulance and also the fire department.

What is the most popular sport in Qatar?

Camel racing is one of, if not the most popular sport in Qatar, so much that it has its own TV channel. People come from all regions to watch the camel race.

Can you drink alcohol in Qatar?

It is legal to buy alcohol in Qatar with a permit, and also to drink at licenced bars, clubs and hotels. Nevertheless, drinking in public is banned.