The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued some guidelines for those who wish to travel. "As part of the State of Qatar's endeavour to facilitate the travel and accommodation of its citizens and to protect them from any difficulties or obstacles they may encounter while traveling, MoFA is pleased to provide some important guidelines to help those who wish to travel abroad," the ministry tweeted.
The guidelines are as follows:
* Ensure that passports and/or identity cards, if required, are valid and effective.
* Obtain visas and entry visas in advance for countries that require such visas.
* Keep official documents such as passports, airline tickets and personal valuables in a safe place.
* Obtain the necessary Covid-19 vaccine doses and take the Covid tests needed by the airline and the destination country.
* Comply with the laws and regulations of the host country and adhere to travel conditions and international aviation regulations, and avoid carrying prohibited items.
* It is preferred not to carry gold jewellery and valuables while travelling.
* Look after your children in gatherings and markets.
* In the event of any problem, you must immediately inform the nearest embassy or consulate of Qatar.
* Keep the numbers of Qatar's embassy in the host country with you for reference when necessary.
* Keep the passport and ID numbers for reference in the event of a loss of passport.
* Do not carry a large amount of cash during travel and keep any currency exchange receipts.
* Take into account and adhere to each country's Covid-19 guidelines.
* Register before travelling through the ministry's website or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs application.
* When you arrive at the airport of the destination country, you must inform the Customs officer about the cash that is in your possession.
* Do not pawn your passport or ID card to any party in any way.
* If you were, in any case, interrogated, you must inform the mission of Qatar immediately.
* Ensure the official capacity of the people who ask you to show your identity.
The guidelines are as follows:
* Ensure that passports and/or identity cards, if required, are valid and effective.
* Obtain visas and entry visas in advance for countries that require such visas.
* Keep official documents such as passports, airline tickets and personal valuables in a safe place.
* Obtain the necessary Covid-19 vaccine doses and take the Covid tests needed by the airline and the destination country.
* Comply with the laws and regulations of the host country and adhere to travel conditions and international aviation regulations, and avoid carrying prohibited items.
* It is preferred not to carry gold jewellery and valuables while travelling.
* Look after your children in gatherings and markets.
* In the event of any problem, you must immediately inform the nearest embassy or consulate of Qatar.
* Keep the numbers of Qatar's embassy in the host country with you for reference when necessary.
* Keep the passport and ID numbers for reference in the event of a loss of passport.
* Do not carry a large amount of cash during travel and keep any currency exchange receipts.
* Take into account and adhere to each country's Covid-19 guidelines.
* Register before travelling through the ministry's website or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs application.
* When you arrive at the airport of the destination country, you must inform the Customs officer about the cash that is in your possession.
* Do not pawn your passport or ID card to any party in any way.
* If you were, in any case, interrogated, you must inform the mission of Qatar immediately.
* Ensure the official capacity of the people who ask you to show your identity.