Qatar visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Qatari Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Singaporeans can visit Qatar for up to 30 days without a visa.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- Certificate of vaccination is not required from Singapore citizens travelling to Qatar.
- Intending visitors must also have evidence of accommodation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
- There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The estimated flight time from from Singapore to Qatar is 8 hours, 15 minutes.
- Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) making Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Qatar.
- In Qatar, HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting the country.
- Alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually related materials are highly prohibited in Qatar.
- Incidents involving repulsive language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment and fines in Qatar.
- Religion is a very delicate issue in the country so treat any discussions on religion with caution. For defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or the Qatar law stipulated a prison sentence of up to seven years.
- Flogging is use as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
- The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths in the country.
- Although you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for converting purposes; It is illegal.
- Pets are allowed into the country provided that they are carried in a clean and lockable cage fit for the size of the animal, designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
- Import of firearms into Qatar require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defence, Government of Qatar.
- There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
- Transport within Qatar is possible with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, a light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
- Qatar official language is Arabic and the local dialect is Qatari Arabic.
- English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's expatriate community.
- Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market , art is at the centre of the country’s tourism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qatar a safe country to travel?
Yes, Qatar is one of the safest country in the world. Crime is very low and most tourists will never face any safety concerns.
What is the capital of Qatar?
Qatar capital is Doha and it is also the most populous city of the State. The city is situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country
What can I eat in Qatar?
Qatar national dish is known as machboos, a stew of richly spiced rice with seafood or meat, mutton served with yogurt; ghuzi.