Qatar Issuing Tourist Visas from July 12
Oct 28, 2021, 7:57 pm
#256
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYC
Posts: 2,074
Here's another recent experience.
Got the pre-approval back in about 24 hours of submitting my documents online.
As mentioned was not able to register the Ehteraz app until in DOH as you need to be in Qatar for it even to connect and also as a foreigner, the Visa number sticker in your passport is your unique ID. The ministry of health staff and passport control officer were all very friendly.
I had a bit of trouble registering the app as it kept saying invalid input data but then I tried my secondary phone number and it worked right away. So somehow my primary phone number got burned. Luckily I have dual SIM at all times so didn't need to buy a Qatari SIM at duty free.
I saw lots of people struggling with the app at the exit from baggage claim.
I was in my hotel 1 hour after brakes on at the gate.
Ehteraz app is checked basically everywhere you go inside in Doha and masks are worn everywhere in public, even see many people wearing them outside..was not asked to show proof of vaccination anywhere however.
Got the pre-approval back in about 24 hours of submitting my documents online.
As mentioned was not able to register the Ehteraz app until in DOH as you need to be in Qatar for it even to connect and also as a foreigner, the Visa number sticker in your passport is your unique ID. The ministry of health staff and passport control officer were all very friendly.
I had a bit of trouble registering the app as it kept saying invalid input data but then I tried my secondary phone number and it worked right away. So somehow my primary phone number got burned. Luckily I have dual SIM at all times so didn't need to buy a Qatari SIM at duty free.
I saw lots of people struggling with the app at the exit from baggage claim.
I was in my hotel 1 hour after brakes on at the gate.
Ehteraz app is checked basically everywhere you go inside in Doha and masks are worn everywhere in public, even see many people wearing them outside..was not asked to show proof of vaccination anywhere however.
Oct 29, 2021, 10:31 am
#257
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
Same here, immigration was fast and smooth, but registering in the Etheraz app was annoying.
They should give you the instruction, that you have to register with the Visa number, you got with the sticker in your passport and not with passport number, cause that doesn’t work as an foreigner.
But the staff was helpful. You don’t need mobile data, only phone reception and Wi-Fi, as they will send you a code that you have to enter to finish the registration.
After leaving the airport we drove with the taxi to the hotel and returned to the airport 8 hours later.
To get into the airport, we had to show the Etheraz app again, the hotel didn’t want to see it.
So we only needed the app to leave and to return to the airport . A waste of time in my eyes…
They should give you the instruction, that you have to register with the Visa number, you got with the sticker in your passport and not with passport number, cause that doesn’t work as an foreigner.
But the staff was helpful. You don’t need mobile data, only phone reception and Wi-Fi, as they will send you a code that you have to enter to finish the registration.
After leaving the airport we drove with the taxi to the hotel and returned to the airport 8 hours later.
To get into the airport, we had to show the Etheraz app again, the hotel didn’t want to see it.
So we only needed the app to leave and to return to the airport . A waste of time in my eyes…
Oct 30, 2021, 11:22 pm
#258
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
Same here, immigration was fast and smooth, but registering in the Etheraz app was annoying.
They should give you the instruction, that you have to register with the Visa number, you got with the sticker in your passport and not with passport number, cause that doesn’t work as an foreigner.
But the staff was helpful. You don’t need mobile data, only phone reception and Wi-Fi, as they will send you a code that you have to enter to finish the registration.
After leaving the airport we drove with the taxi to the hotel and returned to the airport 8 hours later.
To get into the airport, we had to show the Etheraz app again, the hotel didn’t want to see it.
So we only needed the app to leave and to return to the airport . A waste of time in my eyes…
They should give you the instruction, that you have to register with the Visa number, you got with the sticker in your passport and not with passport number, cause that doesn’t work as an foreigner.
But the staff was helpful. You don’t need mobile data, only phone reception and Wi-Fi, as they will send you a code that you have to enter to finish the registration.
After leaving the airport we drove with the taxi to the hotel and returned to the airport 8 hours later.
To get into the airport, we had to show the Etheraz app again, the hotel didn’t want to see it.
So we only needed the app to leave and to return to the airport . A waste of time in my eyes…
Oct 31, 2021, 6:23 am
#259
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
An alternative regime avoiding the app verification would likely involve hermetic isolation during your stay: something few of us would welcome.
Oct 31, 2021, 8:49 pm
#260
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 46
If you've got bags checked in, you'll have to enter Qatar to collect them and check-in again for the QR flight.
If you are bag-free you'll be OK except for TK a Istanbul seeing you as a one-way passenger to Doha, and likely insisting you satisfy Qatar requirements for entry.
If you are bag-free you'll be OK except for TK a Istanbul seeing you as a one-way passenger to Doha, and likely insisting you satisfy Qatar requirements for entry.
Nov 1, 2021, 12:06 am
#261
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
Already answered in the other thread where you asked.
Nov 1, 2021, 1:41 am
#262
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
Nov 1, 2021, 8:28 am
#263
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 64
Arrived in Doha early this morning from London and thought I’d provide details of my experience.
Got our PCR test results about 60 hours before arrival and filled in our Ehteraz application shortly after. It was approved about 30 hours after submission well ahead of us heading to LHR. Travelling in business on QR4 we queued at checkin for around 20-30 minutes. Once at the desk the agent checked our documents. Also had to see hotel confirmation numbers too.
On arrival into Doha were bussed into the terminal and first had to join a queue to get our Ehteraz form checked. This took maybe 10 minutes. Next into the immigration hall and again a queue of around 25 minutes. Once into the baggage hall I knew we had to sort out the app before we could exit. If only information was put up around the hall, as it’s quite a simple process. Instead at the exit there were loads of people, us included trying to get the app working.
It’s very simple. Join the Ehteraz download WiFi and have Bluetooth on. Then open the app. For us entering with a visa on arrival add your visa number and other details and after a few seconds you should be done with your green QR code displayed.
Got our PCR test results about 60 hours before arrival and filled in our Ehteraz application shortly after. It was approved about 30 hours after submission well ahead of us heading to LHR. Travelling in business on QR4 we queued at checkin for around 20-30 minutes. Once at the desk the agent checked our documents. Also had to see hotel confirmation numbers too.
On arrival into Doha were bussed into the terminal and first had to join a queue to get our Ehteraz form checked. This took maybe 10 minutes. Next into the immigration hall and again a queue of around 25 minutes. Once into the baggage hall I knew we had to sort out the app before we could exit. If only information was put up around the hall, as it’s quite a simple process. Instead at the exit there were loads of people, us included trying to get the app working.
It’s very simple. Join the Ehteraz download WiFi and have Bluetooth on. Then open the app. For us entering with a visa on arrival add your visa number and other details and after a few seconds you should be done with your green QR code displayed.
Nov 1, 2021, 9:40 am
#264
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 46
Nov 1, 2021, 11:02 pm
#265
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
Arrived in Doha early this morning from London and thought I’d provide details of my experience.
Got our PCR test results about 60 hours before arrival and filled in our Ehteraz application shortly after. It was approved about 30 hours after submission well ahead of us heading to LHR. Travelling in business on QR4 we queued at checkin for around 20-30 minutes. Once at the desk the agent checked our documents. Also had to see hotel confirmation numbers too.
On arrival into Doha were bussed into the terminal and first had to join a queue to get our Ehteraz form checked. This took maybe 10 minutes. Next into the immigration hall and again a queue of around 25 minutes. Once into the baggage hall I knew we had to sort out the app before we could exit. If only information was put up around the hall, as it’s quite a simple process. Instead at the exit there were loads of people, us included trying to get the app working.
It’s very simple. Join the Ehteraz download WiFi and have Bluetooth on. Then open the app. For us entering with a visa on arrival add your visa number and other details and after a few seconds you should be done with your green QR code displayed.
Got our PCR test results about 60 hours before arrival and filled in our Ehteraz application shortly after. It was approved about 30 hours after submission well ahead of us heading to LHR. Travelling in business on QR4 we queued at checkin for around 20-30 minutes. Once at the desk the agent checked our documents. Also had to see hotel confirmation numbers too.
On arrival into Doha were bussed into the terminal and first had to join a queue to get our Ehteraz form checked. This took maybe 10 minutes. Next into the immigration hall and again a queue of around 25 minutes. Once into the baggage hall I knew we had to sort out the app before we could exit. If only information was put up around the hall, as it’s quite a simple process. Instead at the exit there were loads of people, us included trying to get the app working.
It’s very simple. Join the Ehteraz download WiFi and have Bluetooth on. Then open the app. For us entering with a visa on arrival add your visa number and other details and after a few seconds you should be done with your green QR code displayed.
The only difference being you say at the check in they wanted to check your hotel confirmation? Visitors will be staying with me so hopefully the address I give them should be enough.
Nov 2, 2021, 12:30 pm
#266
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 64
Its good to hear these experiences. As I resident my experience is different but I have friends and family vising in the next few weeks/months so I am trying to sort everything out for them!
The only difference being you say at the check in they wanted to check your hotel confirmation? Visitors will be staying with me so hopefully the address I give them should be enough.
The only difference being you say at the check in they wanted to check your hotel confirmation? Visitors will be staying with me so hopefully the address I give them should be enough.
Nov 7, 2021, 5:32 pm
#268
Join Date: Jul 2021
Programs: AP AS BA
Posts: 365
Sure, if you meet all the other entry requirements. You have to download their contact tracing app as well. You can only apply for Ehteraz for after you have your negative PCR test.
Nov 7, 2021, 6:04 pm
#269
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 47
Thanks!! Do i have to give a address to immigration as i wont actually be staying anywhere just doing a tour and coming right back to the airport
Nov 7, 2021, 6:48 pm
#270
Join Date: Jul 2021
Programs: AP AS BA
Posts: 365