Qatar visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

Qatari Visa is not required for Malagasys

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a duration of 30 days, Madagascar citizens can travel to Qatar by applying for an e-visa.
  • Tourists can extend their stay duration by another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
  • 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 with firearms require special permission from the Ministry of Defense in Qatar and it should be obtained in advance.
  • Malagasies 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.
  • Tourists are expected to have evidence of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Madagascar. There are international airports in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
  • Kuwait Airways, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Air Madagascar are some of the carriers that fly from Madagascar to Qatar.
  • The estimated flight time from Antananarivo to Doha, Qatar is 11 hours, 40 minutes, and from Toamasina, it is 1 day, 4 hours.
  • 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). Both countries are in the same timezone.
  • 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 Qatar safe for a visit?

Qatar is the 16th safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking. Violent crime is very low and most tourists will never face any safety concern. The most common crime is pickpocketing, but there is a large police presence throughout the country.

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.

Is the tap water in Qatar safe to drink?

According to the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, tap and bottled water in Qatar is very safe to drink. The quality of Qatar's drinking water is very high.

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.