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Warnings and insurance
Before you travel.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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Qatar Air Travel Guidelines
- Air Travel Guidelines
Qatar is planning to resume issuing family and tourist entry visas starting on July 12, in line with new travel and return policies and based on health ministry COVID-19 recommendations.
Operating Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Indigo Airlines
Eligible Travelers To Qatar
- Qatari nationals
- The children and spouses of Qatari citizens
- Permanent resident permit holders
- Regular resident permit holders and valid visa holders, subject to re-entry approval
Eligible Travelers To India
- Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Cardholders Holding Qatari passport
- All Foreign Nationals on work permit and Business visitors
Protocols For Travelling To Qatar
- All arriving passengers must fill-in and complete the Health Assessment form before arrival to Qatar
- All travelers must download and register on the EHTERAZ app. Click to download – Andriod & iOS versions of the App
- Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit.
- Use of non-medical mask or face covering
- All travelers regardless age (including minors) RTPCR negative report with QR code mandatory 48hrs prior schedule depart to Qatar, sample collection date and time along with seal and signature, otherwise boarding will be denied.
- To be in possession of a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated quarantine hotels for a period of minimum 10 days or as stated in the exceptional return permit issued by the Qatar Government Authorities.
Protocols For Travelling To India
- RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to departure
- submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal and upload a negative COVID-19 RTPCR report.
- Exemption form required only in case of exigency due to the death in the family, to be applied online at least 72 hours prior boarding
- At Maharashtra Mandatory 7days IQ followed by 7days HQ
- Registration Mandatory for OCI card Holder with Indian embassy
Quarantine Duration
- Qatar – 10 days quarantine in a dedicated quarantine facility, or 14 days if quarantine is at Mekhaines facility.
- India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate” “7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)
Relevant Forms And Registration Links
For outbound.
- Travel Requirements | Qatar Airways
For Inbound
- https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
- https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
- https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html
Also Read: France Air Travel Guidelines
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Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) and VWP
Under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), citizens of certain countries can travel to the United States for business or leisure for stays of up to 90 days without a visa. However, if you’re a VWP traveller, you are required to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) as soon as possible but not less than 72 hours prior to flight departure.
Due to the changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure will risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure and will not be authorized to board their flight.
Changes to entry requirements for ESTA holders
Please be advised that travellers in the following categories are no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) using an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA).
- Nationals of VWP countries who have travelled to, or been present in, Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria on or after 1 March, 2011 (with limited exceptions).
- Nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria.
In addition, all travellers from VWP countries must use an electronic passport for travel to the United States.
USA Global Entry program
Members of the Global Entry program are allowed to enter the United States using automated kiosks located at select US airports. The system uses biometric technology to check the identity of registered members.
Only citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States, and citizens of the following countries may apply for Global Entry membership: Qatar, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Expedite your arrival into the U.S. with Global Entry
Avoid processing lines and paperwork, while reducing wait times when entering the U.S. by enroling in the Global Entry program.
TSA privacy notice
The Transport Security Administration (TSA) requires you to provide your full name, date of birth, and gender, for the purposes of watch-list screening. This is mandated under the authority of 49 USC section 114, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and 49 CFR parts 1540 and 1560.
You may also provide your redress control number, if available. Failure to provide your full name, date of birth, and gender may result in denial of transport or denial of authority to enter the boarding area. TSA may share information you provide with law enforcement or intelligence agencies, or others, under its published system of records notice.
Travelling to Canada
Citizens of countries that do not need a visa to enter Canada (except for United States citizens) must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before flying to, or transiting through, Canada.
The authorisation is electronically linked to the passenger's passport and is valid for five years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. For more information, click on the button below to apply for an eTA, or to view the list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain an eTA.
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Before booking your flight with Qatar Airways, we recommend that you check the latest information on country/region travel restrictions as well as passport, visa, health and customs requirements. This information is provided by Qatar Airways as a courtesy.
If you are taking money, precious metals and stones into or out of Qatar which are worth more than 50,000 Qatari riyals, you must complete a declaration form. This includes:
Before you fly, it is important you check government travel advice for the latest information on COVID-19 entry requirements and travel warnings for the country you are travelling to, and check what you will need to do if you will be returning to your country of departure.
The Government has released the ‘Travel Declaration Form’ which anyone leaving England from Monday 8th March must complete. Where can you download the declaration of travel form? Click here (PDF) and the UK Government’s ‘Travel Declaration Form’ will download A DOCX version is here .
From 8 March 2021, passengers travelling abroad will need to carry a new form stating that their trip is permitted under national lockdown rules.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Qatar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal and upload a negative COVID-19 RT PCR report. Exemption form required only in case of exigency due to the death in the family, to be applied online at least 72 hours prior boarding
The form requires passengers to provide personal details, flight information, and Qatar address. It acknowledges that travelers must comply with Qatar's health rules, including presenting a negative PCR test and proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.
This document is a consent form for passengers traveling with Qatar Airways to provide their COVID-19 PCR test results. It requests the passenger's personal information and details about their COVID-19 test for verification by the airline.
For your safety and security, and to conform to aviation regulations, we are required to collect information about passengers travelling to specific countries. Please note that we are also compelled to give certain governments direct access to airline passenger bookings.