Qatar

VISA REGIME

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY

Citizens of the Republic of Serbia require a visa to enter the State of Qatar.
The application for an e-visa can be submitted via the website www.hayya.qa or through the mobile application of the same name.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, which also applies to the regulation of stay.
It is mandatory to have a hotel reservation or proof of accommodation with relatives, which is obtained through the Qatari Ministry of Interior's system by the host visiting the police station or through the Metrash2 application.
In case of transiting through Hamad International Airport without entering Qatar, a Qatari transit visa is not required.
All visitors are required to purchase health insurance online from one of the companies approved by Qatar. For more details on health insurance, visit the following links:
https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/derpartments/policyaffairs/hfid/Pages/H…
https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/derpartments/policyaffairs/hfid/hirs/in…
Photographing government buildings and institutions is prohibited.
It is not permitted to bring in or take out more than 50,000 Qatari Riyals in cash or valuable items (approximately 14,000 euros, depending on the exchange rate) without declaring it to customs authorities.
Additionally, it is prohibited to bring in chewing tobacco in any form or under any name; e-cigarettes, hookahs, or anything resembling cigarettes and smoking equipment that does not contain tobacco (e.g., candies or children's toys made in such shapes); cigarette vending machines; and promotional materials advertising or promoting tobacco or tobacco products. Passengers found in possession of or transporting these items will face legal consequences.
Alcohol is not allowed in luggage, while psychiatric medications and painkillers require a medical prescription. It is recommended to carry prescriptions for other types of medications as well.

SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT  
No social security agreement has been concluded.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

HEALTH SITUATION - Weather conditions are difficult, particularly in the period from May to October, when it is very hot.

Travellers should drink bottled water. For more detail, please consult the World Health Organization website.

SECURITY SITUATION - Everyday life is normal and the security situation is very stable.

TRANSPORT - There is a modern airport "Hamad International" in Doha, there are daily flights to Belgrade via Qatar Airways. The city has public transport as well as the metro.
Driver’s licenses of the Republic of Serbia should be replaced immediately upon arrival in Qatar, as driving a motor vehicle is not allowed with them.

OTHER INFORMATION - Travellers need to take care how they behave and what they wear. Women are obliged to cover their arms and the skirt length must be below the knee.
Alcoholic drinks are not available in stores, but are available in certain hotels.
The national currency is the Qatari riyal.

Contact information:
During your stay in Qatar, for consular assistance and protection you may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Doha (Address: Zone 66, WestBay, UmAlSeneem no.5, Doha, Qatar, P.O. Box 22195, Qatar), at the following telephone number: + 974 / 44175181, mobile phone numbers: +974 / 33686114 and +974 / 66939541, as well as e-mails: embsrbqat@gmail.com и srb.emb.qatar@mfa.rs