Qatar relaxes visa policy for Pakistan

[Introvert]

Nationals of Pakistan can now obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date; and a return/onward ticket.

They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 30 days.

Earlier this month, Qatar introduced visa-free entry to the residents of 80 countries and surprisingly Pakistan was not in the list. The decision came into effect after Qatar faced diplomatic isolation by its Arab neighbours.

The nationals of following 33 countries will be authorized to stay in Qatar for 180 days:

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey.

However, the residents of the following 47 nations can stay for up to 30 days:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Gerogia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Cuba, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Qatar’s action drew protests from Islamabad, but Doha has remained unmoved. Kuwait, another GCC favourite, has placed visa restrictions on Pakistanis since 2011.

While they don’t call it a visa ban, since now Pakistanis have to go through much stricter scrutiny than other countries’ citizens. Former PM Nawaz Sharif personally intervened in March 2017 with the Kuwaiti leadership, but despite promises of review, Pakistanis continue to stay on the restricted list.

https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/headline/qatar-relaxes-visa-policy-for-pakistan/

 

[GodToons]

Bad move to visit Qatar right now. Qatar visa on passport may block travel to GCC countries and even to countries who are putting condition against Qatar.

 

[PakSword]

Bad move to visit Qatar right now. Qatar visa on passport may block travel to GCC countries and even to countries who are putting condition against Qatar.

Nopes.. I am working with some outsourced consultants (Indians and Pakistanis) who recently visited Qatar (via Kuwait, because of no direct flights), but they were not questioned/ stopped in UAE upon returning.

 

[GodToons]

Nopes.. I am working with some outsourced consultants (Indians and Pakistanis) who recently visited Qatar (via Kuwait, because of no direct flights), but they were not questioned/ stopped in UAE upon returning.

Thanks for info.. I have used 'may', reason would be if things go rally bad visa will drag them down.

 

[Khan_21]

Recently Malaysia Introduced e-visa for Pakistan , Indonesia relaxed its visa policy , Azerbaijan too introduced e- visa while now Qatar has on- arrival . Looks like Pakistani diplomats are waking up from their sleep and doing some work .

 

[jinn_baba]

False news I think

 

[TechMan]

False news I think

100% true

1. Go to https://www.qatarairways.com/en-qa/visa-and-passport-requirements.html
2. Type "Pakistan" in "Country of residence" and "Country of nationality". In "Destination country" type "Qatar".
3. Select "Travel document type" as "Passport Normal"
4. Press "Submit" button

Screenshot given below
http://i.imgur.com/BF4jmjJ.png

 

[thunderr]

Thats true !! feeling really very good to hear this [emoji205]

 

[xyxmt]

Thats true !! feeling really very good to hear this [emoji205]

kun wo Qatar chali gye thi

 

[BATMAN]

Bad move to visit Qatar right now. Qatar visa on passport may block travel to GCC countries and even to countries who are putting condition against Qatar.

All Pakistanis should believe Indians, and should not try to go to Qatar.

 

[thunderr]

All Pakistanis should believe Indians, and should not try to go to Qatar.

When they say like this my heart says punch them on their uneven faces.

 

[sparten]

Recently Malaysia Introduced e-visa for Pakistan , Indonesia relaxed its visa policy , Azerbaijan too introduced e- visa while now Qatar has on- arrival . Looks like Pakistani diplomats are waking up from their sleep and doing some work .

Quite the contrary. We have lost many chances at Visa Free Travel since our Interior Ministry refuses to reciprocate. We lost Sri Lanka. Have been unable to get Thailand because we don't open up to them. STuck with PRC. Several FTA negotiations are held up since Min Int is hesitant to grant visa free travel.

 

[Khan_21]

Quite the contrary. We have lost many chances at Visa Free Travel since our Interior Ministry refuses to reciprocate. We lost Sri Lanka. Have been unable to get Thailand because we don't open up to them. STuck with PRC. Several FTA negotiations are held up since Min Int is hesitant to grant visa free travel.

The Problem is Pakistan itself doesn't reciprocate visa on arrival to any country . How do you expect people to give us this facility when we are not giving it to them .