Qatar visa requirements for Malawians
Travel and visa requirements
Qatari Visa is not required for Malawians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Visitors from Malawi hoping to visit Qatar can do so by applying for an e-visa.
- This e-visa allows citizens of Malawi to stay in Qatar for a period of 30 days.
- Travellers from Malawi can stay beyond the 30-day validity for another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
- Tourists 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.
- Malawians are required to show a return or onward ticket and evidence of enough funds to spend throughout the duration of stay in the country.
- Malawian 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 travelling to Qatar are expected to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
- Kenya Airways, Proflight Zambia, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to Qatar.
- The estimated flight time from Lilongwe to Doha, Qatar is 9 hours, 40 minutes and from Blantyre, it is 11 hours, 40 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.
- 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 official language in Qatar is Arabic. Engish is also widely spoken in the country, principally as a foreign language.
- 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), which puts Qatar an hour ahead of Malawi.
- 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
What makes Qatar rich?
Qatar has the highest per capita income in the world. Qatar is classified by the UN as a country of very high human development and is widely regarded as the most advanced Arab state for human development. Qatar is a high-income economy, backed by the world's third-largest natural gas and oil reserves.
Can I smoke while in Qatar?
Qatar law prohibits the importation, sale, and purchase of cigarettes and similar products. Anyone caught with these items are apprehended and arrested.
Can I bring medicines to the Philippines?
Drugs are available in pharmacies or drug stores in the country. However, if visitors insist on bringing their own prescriptive drugs, they may do so but only in quantities sufficient for the duration of their stay in the country.
When is the best time to travel to Qatar?
The best months to visit Qatar are from November to early April. Such climatic conditions allow sightseeing and outdoor activities across the country and these are considered as the peak season for tourists in Qatar.