Qatar visa requirements for Swazis
Travel and visa requirements
Qatari Visa is not required for Swazis
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Eswatini citizens travelling to Qatar for a period of 30 days.
- 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 to travel to Qatar.
- Proof of sufficient funds by presenting evidence of sufficient funds to support visit to Qatar such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement is required.
- If they have a tourist visa, travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
- There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Qatar is 8 hours, 7 minutes.
- Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) making Qatar an hour ahead of Eswatini.
- Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
- Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
- Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment, and/or fines.
- Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar; treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism.
- Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
- The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
- While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
- Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and 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.
- Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
- There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
- Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
- Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
- English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
- Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the centre of the country’s tourism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Qatar?
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 I extend my visa in Qatar?
For those passport-holders qualified to have visa-free entry for 30 days, they can extend their visa waiver for an additional 30 days for a single or multiple trips (within the validity period).
Is it safe to drink tap water in Qatar?
Tap water in Qatar is just as safe as bottled water either locally produced or imported brands.
Are there telecommunications systems in Qatar?
There are two Internet Service Providers in Qatar- Ooredoo (formerly Q-Tel) and Vodafone Qatar. There were 563,800 internet users in 2009 and the country code (top-level domain) is QA.