Qatar visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Qatari Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Vietnam can visit Qatar by applying for an e-visa which enables them to stay for a period of 30 days.
  • Vietnamese can also extend their stay duration by another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
  • Foreigners are to have a valid passport of six months beyond the date of arrival into Qatar. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Tourists with firearms require special permission from the Ministry of Defense in Qatar and it should be obtained in advance.
  • 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.
  • Nationals of Vietnam are required to have evidence of yellow fever vaccination.
  • 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.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Vietnam. There are international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
  • Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Asiana, and Malaysia Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Vietnam to Qatar.
  • The estimated flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Doha, Qatar is 8 hours, 10 minutes, and from Hanoi, it is 8 hours, 15 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. 
  • 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). Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Qatar.
  • 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 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.

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 reserves and oil reserves.

Is smoking permitted in Qatar?

Qatar law prohibits the importation, sale, and purchase of cigarettes and similar products. Anyone caught with these items are apprehended and arrested.

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.