Qatar now offers a free 96 hour visa!
Nov 9, 2016, 3:11 am
#31
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onlysuites surely a partner redemption would be on partner ticket stock? QR ticket stock always starts with 157.
The terms and conditions https://transitvisa.qatarairways.com...plyVisa/search say "Confirmed tickets for a journey into Qatar and the onward journey out of Qatar must be on Qatar Airways ticket document. Both the flights must be operated by Qatar Airways. The facility is not applicable for travel where Doha is the point of turnaround e.g. BOM-DOH-BOM."
"Both the flights must be operated by Qatar Airways." also excludes codeshare when operated by another carrier.
The terms and conditions https://transitvisa.qatarairways.com...plyVisa/search say "Confirmed tickets for a journey into Qatar and the onward journey out of Qatar must be on Qatar Airways ticket document. Both the flights must be operated by Qatar Airways. The facility is not applicable for travel where Doha is the point of turnaround e.g. BOM-DOH-BOM."
"Both the flights must be operated by Qatar Airways." also excludes codeshare when operated by another carrier.
Nov 9, 2016, 4:57 am
#32
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onlysuites Congratulations on your free visa. As far as I know you are the first to obtain the new visa.
i think we on the forum need to rethink what "must be on Qatar Airways ticket document" actually means. I certainly took it to mean ticket stock. It could of course mean 'any piece of paper that shows arrival and departure on QR operated flights.
What does it mean? Lets have some suggestions!
i think we on the forum need to rethink what "must be on Qatar Airways ticket document" actually means. I certainly took it to mean ticket stock. It could of course mean 'any piece of paper that shows arrival and departure on QR operated flights.
What does it mean? Lets have some suggestions!
Nov 9, 2016, 6:39 am
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onlysuites Congratulations on your free visa. As far as I know you are the first to obtain the new visa.
i think we on the forum need to rethink what "must be on Qatar Airways ticket document" actually means. I certainly took it to mean ticket stock. It could of course mean 'any piece of paper that shows arrival and departure on QR operated flights.
What does it mean? Lets have some suggestions!
i think we on the forum need to rethink what "must be on Qatar Airways ticket document" actually means. I certainly took it to mean ticket stock. It could of course mean 'any piece of paper that shows arrival and departure on QR operated flights.
What does it mean? Lets have some suggestions!
Nov 9, 2016, 10:09 am
#34
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I tried today on the QR website (arriving in DOH on the 18th of November, so just over a week from now). First step is to enter your PNR and last name. I immediately get an error message that my itinerary is not eligible. Although the whole trip was booked on qatarairways.com, the first leg is indeed operated by Sri Lankan, even though it was booked as a QR coded flight. The website error message doesn't specify WHY your itinerary isn't applicable though.
I called RES just to be sure, but the agent didn't seem too familiar with any of this. She said "I dont think the flights matter as long as the layover meets the criteria" or something, which obviously didn't seem right given that the terms do specifically state that both inbound/outbound flights need to be operated by QR. In any event, she didn't have an alternate means of applying for the new VISA so I'm out of luck.
I'm not sure what the difference is, if the whole itinerary is booked via QR and includes a QR-coded flight, they obviously have access to the whole itinerary. But I don't make the rules. oh well.
I called RES just to be sure, but the agent didn't seem too familiar with any of this. She said "I dont think the flights matter as long as the layover meets the criteria" or something, which obviously didn't seem right given that the terms do specifically state that both inbound/outbound flights need to be operated by QR. In any event, she didn't have an alternate means of applying for the new VISA so I'm out of luck.
I'm not sure what the difference is, if the whole itinerary is booked via QR and includes a QR-coded flight, they obviously have access to the whole itinerary. But I don't make the rules. oh well.
Nov 10, 2016, 12:39 am
#36
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Free 96 hour visa on award ticket
Was able to get free transit visa on a reward ticket using qantas points where ticket was issued on QF ticket stock but carriage on QR flights. Quite an easy procedure other than getting photo size of passport reduced to size acceptable by QR website but admittedly I am technologically challenged 
Nov 10, 2016, 11:19 am
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Nov 13, 2016, 7:17 am
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Qatar Transit Visa - passport expiry on application form past 2026
Hi all
I just received a new passport as my last one got full(!).
It expires in 2027. But when applying on the QR website for the transit visa, the passport expiry field only allows me to select up to 2026 for the year.
Should this cause an issue?
I called QR who said it "should" be ok but didn't sound too reassuring.
Thanks!
I just received a new passport as my last one got full(!).
It expires in 2027. But when applying on the QR website for the transit visa, the passport expiry field only allows me to select up to 2026 for the year.
Should this cause an issue?
I called QR who said it "should" be ok but didn't sound too reassuring.
Thanks!
Nov 13, 2016, 8:19 am
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Paren The immigration authorities have overseen the fact that a ten year passport can be valid or more than then years (15 months I have been told) due to early replacements for many reasons. Such as passport full or as Qatar demand "To apply for a free transit visa, passengers must hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the time of arrival in Qatar." etc etc.
I would recommend that you contact the immigration authorities by e-mail and explain the problem.
As far as I know their contact details are:-
General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 44890333 Fax:44823777
I would recommend that you contact the immigration authorities by e-mail and explain the problem.
As far as I know their contact details are:-
General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 44890333 Fax:44823777
Nov 13, 2016, 10:07 am
#41
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Paren The immigration authorities have overseen the fact that a ten year passport can be valid or more than then years (15 months I have been told) due to early replacements for many reasons. Such as passport full or as Qatar demand "To apply for a free transit visa, passengers must hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the time of arrival in Qatar." etc etc.
I would recommend that you contact the immigration authorities by e-mail and explain the problem.
As far as I know their contact details are:-
General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 44890333 Fax:44823777
I would recommend that you contact the immigration authorities by e-mail and explain the problem.
As far as I know their contact details are:-
General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 44890333 Fax:44823777
Nov 14, 2016, 1:57 pm
#43
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Transit visa - missing middle name on reservation
Hello,
I have a booking from GRU to BKK for 6 people on Qatar Airways. I booked the tickets only with first and last name of all passengers (suppressing middle names even though they show up in passports), as I did many times with multiple airlines without a problem. The thing is, that I have a 48 hours stop over in Doha and with the new transit visa scheme the visa issuing will be tied to the booking, which doesn't include full names as in passport. I have contacted Qatar regarding this but they are taking a long time to reply to my query. I know that we probably won't have an issue boarding the plane, but will there be a problem when issuing the visa? Thank you.
I have a booking from GRU to BKK for 6 people on Qatar Airways. I booked the tickets only with first and last name of all passengers (suppressing middle names even though they show up in passports), as I did many times with multiple airlines without a problem. The thing is, that I have a 48 hours stop over in Doha and with the new transit visa scheme the visa issuing will be tied to the booking, which doesn't include full names as in passport. I have contacted Qatar regarding this but they are taking a long time to reply to my query. I know that we probably won't have an issue boarding the plane, but will there be a problem when issuing the visa? Thank you.
Nov 14, 2016, 3:09 pm
#44
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amandatoiansk welcome to Flyertalk ans especially welcome to the QR forum. Take a look around, starting with the dashboard and you will find an amazing quantity of hints and tips as well as answers to most of the many questions that may arise about QR. But not this time because the visa type is so new.
Having looked at the application system I would say that you need to input the full passport names here. The link to the ticket has already been established and the information copied. This information may also include a title such as Mr, Dr etc. This is NOT a part of your name but a title. What the application form appears to be asking for is details of your passport so that they may be compared with your actual passport which you need to upload later n the process.
I have not completed the application so I am still a little unsure. But perhaps those who have already obtained a visa will tell us.
Having looked at the application system I would say that you need to input the full passport names here. The link to the ticket has already been established and the information copied. This information may also include a title such as Mr, Dr etc. This is NOT a part of your name but a title. What the application form appears to be asking for is details of your passport so that they may be compared with your actual passport which you need to upload later n the process.
I have not completed the application so I am still a little unsure. But perhaps those who have already obtained a visa will tell us.
Last edited by Zol; Nov 14, 2016 at 9:07 pm
Nov 15, 2016, 6:08 am
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amandatoiansk welcome to Flyertalk ans especially welcome to the QR forum. Take a look around, starting with the dashboard and you will find an amazing quantity of hints and tips as well as answers to most of the many questions that may arise about QR. But not this time because the visa type is so new.
Having looked at the application system I would say that you need to input the full passport names here. The link to the ticket has already been established and the information copied. This information may also include a title such as Mr, Dr etc. This is NOT a part of your name but a title. What the application form appears to be asking for is details of your passport so that they may be compared with your actual passport which you need to upload later n the process.
I have not completed the application so I am still a little unsure. But perhaps those who have already obtained a visa will tell us.
Having looked at the application system I would say that you need to input the full passport names here. The link to the ticket has already been established and the information copied. This information may also include a title such as Mr, Dr etc. This is NOT a part of your name but a title. What the application form appears to be asking for is details of your passport so that they may be compared with your actual passport which you need to upload later n the process.
I have not completed the application so I am still a little unsure. But perhaps those who have already obtained a visa will tell us.