Qatar opens visa-on-arrival to over 30 countries, including R.O.C. Taiwan!

▲Qatar Airways illustration (Image / Screenshot from Qatar Airways website)

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Here’s your chance to visit Qatar and witness the wonders of the desert, Up!The Qatari government, heavily impacted by the diplomatic rift, is aiming to boost tourism. According toDoha Newson the 24th, Qatar has opened up visa-on-arrival access to travelers from over 30 countries, valid for one month, with “ROC Taiwan” also included on the list.

Recently, Qatar has been cut off diplomatically by nine Persian Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt. On the 23rd, Qatar Airways approved visa-on-arrival for over 30 new countries such as Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Lebanon, and Indonesia, which includes Taiwan, listed as “ROC Taiwan” for travelers from Taiwan.

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▲Qatar Airways announced on the 23rd that travelers from over 30 countries, including Taiwan, can apply for visa-on-arrival. (Image / Screenshot fromQatar Airways website)

Including the newly approved Taiwan, along with the previous 33 countries, a total of 71 countries’ travelers can now apply for visa-on-arrival to enter Qatar and legally stay for up to 30 days.

To apply for a visa-on-arrival, the following conditions must be met:
1. Passport must have a validity of at least six months
2. Travelers must present round-trip flight tickets for entry and exit
3. A pre-booked hotel is required, along with holding cash or a credit card equivalent to at least USD 1,500
4. The application fee is QR100 (approximately USD 30)