Qatar visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Qatari Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenya passport holders can visit Qatar for a duration of 30 days by obtaining an e-visa.
- Intending 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.
- Kenyans can extend their stay for another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Qatar and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Kenya. These international airports can be found in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopia Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Qatar.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Doha, Qatar is 6 hours, 5 minutes, 9 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 6 hours, 35 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arabic is the official language spoken in Qatar. Engish is also spoken in the country, principally as a foreign language.
- Museum of Islamic Art, the Pearl-Qatar and Doha corniche are some of the tourist sites that visitors can visit in Qatar.
- 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.
- Harees, balaleet, saloona, margoog, madrouba and Luqaimat are some of the meals tourists can try during their stay in Qatar.
- Tourists are advised to budget between $60 to spend per day on expenses in Qatar.
- Car rentals, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Qatar.
- 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.
- The timezone in Qatar is the Arabian Standard Time (GMT +3), which means the time in Kenya and Qatar are the same.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to travel to Qatar?
The best months to visit Qatar are November to early April when the weather is cool and conducive.
Is it safe to travel to Qatar?
Violent crime is very low in Qatar and most tourists hardly face any safety concern. The most common crime in Qatar is pickpocketing, however, there is a large police presence throughout the country.
Can I bring alcohol into Qatar?
Tourists are to be aware that bringing along alcohol, narcotic drugs, pornographic materials, and even pork are prohibited in Qatar.
What are the emergency telephone numbers in Qatar?
999 is Qatar's emergency number which can be used to contact the police, ambulance and also the fire department in Qatar.
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Felister Kilonzo
3 years ago
Is it possible?
David magoma
3 years ago
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Francis
3 years ago
How does someone go about it
John
3 years ago
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Laban Omondi
3 years ago
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Jared Okuta
2 years ago
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Abdullahi
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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2 years ago
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1 year ago
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Rashid
1 year ago
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Mahdan
3 years ago
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2 years ago
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Geofrey
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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1 year ago
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GETRY MASITSA
2 years ago
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1 year ago
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Nancy
3 years ago
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
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Zainab
1 year ago
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john
3 years ago
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
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Samuel Anderea Otiso
1 year ago
I to working Visa for Qatar and I'm in Kenya
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Abdalla Yusuf
1 year ago
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Lucy wanjiku
3 years ago
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
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2 years ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Francis
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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7 months ago
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2 years ago
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Thomas Ombasa Fred
1 year ago
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Benny kimani
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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2 years ago
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