General Information
 

Capital: Doha
Time: : GMT + 3.
Tel. Code: 00 974 .
Official Language: : Arabic is the official language. Some English is spoken.
Electricity: : 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz.
Religion: Islam. Qatari Riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of QR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams; however, only the 50 and 25 coins are in wide circulation, minting of the rest ceased in the 1970s and smaller denominations are becoming ever-scarcer.The Qatari Riyal is tied to the US Dollar

Climate: : Summer (June to September) is very hot with low rainfall. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant.
Required clothing: : Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during summer months, with warm clothes for cooler evenings and during the winter. Rainwear is advisable during winter.

Airports
Doha (DOH) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (travel time - 25 minutes).
Departure tax: : None.

Internal Travel
Road is the only mode of transportation used within Qatar.

Passport/Visa

Passport:
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas :
Required by all except the following:

• Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;

• Transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within eight hours.

Note:

• All visitors require onward or return tickets and sufficient funds for the period of stay. Visa requirements are subject to change, and travellers are strongly advised to contact an Embassy or Consulate of Qatar for up-to-date information.

• Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, EU countries, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and USA can obtain Business and Tourist visas upon arrival at the Airport in Doha for 50 Qatari (£10-12).