Location:
The state of Qatar is situated half-way along the west coast of the Arabian Gulf, east of the Arabian peninsula, between latitudes (27 to 24, and 10 to 26 degrees north) and long attitudes (45 to 50, and 40 to 51 degrees east.) The State of Qatar is a peninsula that extends northward in the Gulf Waters.

The Area:
The state of Qatar covers an area of 11437 sq km. The territory of the State of Qatar includes a number of islands in the coastal waters of the peninsula. The most well-known of these islands are the Halul, which is the main export terminal for the offshore oilfields, sharaouh, Al-Bashiriya, Safliya and others. The Population: The present population of Qatar is estimated at 559.000 inhabitants.

The Climate:
Qatar has a desert climate of hot summer and relatively warm winter.

Topography:
The State of Qatar generally consists of flat rocky surfaces. However, it includes some hills and sand dues in the western and northern parts to the country. The surface of Qatar is characterized by a number of geographical phenomena include converse and inlets together with depressions and surface rainwater-draining in the north and central parts of the State.

The Capital City:
 Doha is the Capital City of Qatar and the seat of government, housing government departments, financial and commercial institutions.
Other Towns & Villages: Umm Said, Al-Khor, Madinat Al-Shamal, Dukhan, Al-Wakrah, Al-Ruwaise and Al-Zubarah are the most well-known towns and villages in Qatar.

The National Flag: The National Flag consists of two colors; white and maroon separated by nine arrows.

Major cities

Doha

Doha is the capital city and seat of Government. It includes the country's main sea port and international airport. It has an advanced road system linking it with the international road network and it is Qatar's cultural, commercial and financial centre.

 

Al Rayyan

Al Rayyan is located 10 kilometers north of Doha. It is the largest residential area outside of Doha.

 

Al Khor

Al Khor is a coastal city 57 kilometers north of Doha with a port for Municipality includes the emergent Industrial City of Ras Laffan.

 

Ras Laffan Industrial City

Strategically located on the north shore of the Qatari Peninsula and at the centre of the Arabian Gulf, and because of its proximity to the North Field (the largest natural gas field in the world), Ras Laffan Industrial City is the host of many hydrocarbon based industries including Qatargas and Rasgas.

 

Mesaieed

Mesaieed is the major industrial city in Qatar. It has a large seaport as well as the principal terminal for the export of oil and other hydrocarbon products. The beaches at Mesaieed with their fine sand are considered to be among the most important tourist areas in Qatar.

 

Al Wakra

Al Wakra is situated between Doha and Mesaieed, 15 kilometers from Doha, and has a small harbour for fishing boats.

 

Dukhan

Dukhan is the onshore oil production centre and is situated halfway along the western coastline of the Qatari Peninsula. It has developed since the exploitation of the country's oil reserves commenced in 1949.

Visa Info

 

ENTRY PROCEDURES
Category
Type
Procedures
VISIT VISA
RESIDENCE VISA

Tourist visa
Businessmen visa
Visa for expatriates residing in the GCC countries
Visa for companions of GCC nationals
Visit visa for work
Visit visa for wives and children
Multi-entry visit visa for work
Visit visa for work for one year and extension
Entry visa for work (ordinary)
Entry visa for residence for wives and children

Applications submitted through accredited hotels to border entry points (visa section at the airport). Issued in 24 hours, valid for 14 days and can be extended for other 14 days.

Applications submitted through accredited companies to border entry points (visa section at the airport). Issued in 24 hours, valid for 14 days and can be extended for 3 months by the Directorate of Immigration and Passports.

Issued directly by border points, valid for 14 days and can be extended by the Directorate of Immigration and Passports for other 14 days. Residence visa of applicant in any of the GCC countries should be valid for at least 1 month.

Issued directly by border points.

The Ministry of Interior gives the approval. Sponsor pays the fees and receives the visa from Visa Section at the airport.

The Ministry of Interior gives the approval. Sponsor pays the fees and receives the visa from Visa Section at the airport. Issued in 24 hours.

The Ministry of Interior gives the approval. Sponsor submits application on behalf of worker, pays the fees and receives the visa from Visa Section at the airport. Issued in 24 hours.

The Ministry of Interior give the approval. Sponsor pays the fees and receives the visa from Visa Section at the airport.