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South African citizens travelling to Qatar

Citizens of South Africa that are travelling to Qatar can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Qatar

🤝 friendly locals
⚡ Above average wifi
bad air quality
mild weather
🏖️ beaches
low tax
art

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Qatar from South Africa usually are around 12774.00 ZAR. Qatar Airways is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Qatar Airways

. Popular domestic airlines are

Qatar Airways

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Vodafone

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is QAR.

1 ZAR = 0.239778 QAR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $8.24 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Qatar. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 30 days past your travel date.

Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements.:eVisa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa. These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival.:Male travelers who are ordinarily a resident in Qatar require an Exit Visa/ Permit.:

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Qatar via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

Qatar has put in place enhanced health screening measures and entry restrictions due to COVID-19. continue to be able to transit though and depart from Qatar. Authorities will only allow Qatari citizens to enter the country until at least 1 April. Australians with a residency permit will not be allowed to enter during this period. If you are in Qatar and you wish to leave, you should do so as soon as possible by commercial means. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Qatar.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Qatar. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.28 / 5)
Safety (3.50 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.52 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$37.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$8.24 USD

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Popular Cities in Qatar

Doha

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