क़तर: यात्रा से पहले क्या जानें
सबसे ज़रूरी
- Regional conflict since early 2026: the UK FCDO warns of a high risk of sudden escalation, airspace closures and flight cancellations in the Gulf. Check advisories and your airline before travel.
- Do not bring alcohol (even duty-free), pork or e-cigarettes into Qatar; they are confiscated and vapes are banned.
- Indian and Ukrainian visitors need a prepaid hotel booking via Discover Qatar to get a visa on arrival (or apply in advance on Hayya).
- Cover shoulders and knees in public places such as malls, souqs and government buildings.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months; carry a return ticket and accommodation details.
प्रवेश और वीज़ा
Over 90 nationalities get free visa-free entry on arrival, in one of two tiers: 30 days (extendable once by 30) or 90 days within 180. Nationalities not on the list apply online via Hayya or, for some (e.g. India, Ukraine), get a visa on arrival with a Discover Qatar hotel booking. A joint Qatar-Oman tourist visa is available for eligible nationals. Confirm your tier on the Visit Qatar visa checker.
ऑनलाइन आगमन फ़ॉर्म और अनुमतियाँ
- Hayya (e-visa / entry permits) ↗ वैकल्पिक
Before travel, only if your nationality needs a visa · शुल्क: QAR 100 for tourist visa · Nationalities not eligible for visa-free entry
पासपोर्ट की वैधता: At least 6 months from arrival.
सीमा पर पूछा जा सकता है
- Show a return/onward ticket and accommodation details if asked.
- Insurance can be bought on arrival if required (mandatory for stays beyond 30 days on extended permits).
- Doha Metro connects Hamad International Airport with the city.
सीमा शुल्क
- Alcohol, pork products, e-cigarettes, narcotics and pornography are prohibited.
- Carry a prescription for all medicines; controlled drugs may need approval.
- Declare cash over QAR 50,000 (or equivalent).
- Religious material intended for distribution may be confiscated.
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पैसे
लगभग हर जगह कार्ड से भुगतान होता है. कार्ड लगभग हर जगह चलते हैं.
भुगतान नेटवर्क: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay
Apple Pay — काम करता है · Google Pay — काम करता है
पैसे कहाँ बदलें
- Exchange houses in malls and Souq Waqif area
- Bank ATMs (QNB, Doha Bank, CBQ)
कहाँ न बदलें
- Hotel desks
- Dynamic currency conversion at terminals
एटीएम: ATMs are widespread and accept foreign Visa/Mastercard; local fees may apply plus your bank's fee.
टिप: Not obligatory; 10% in restaurants if no service charge, small tips for porters and drivers.
- Riyal is pegged to the US dollar (about 3.64 QAR per USD).
- Contactless cards and phone payments work in most shops, taxis (Karwa) and the metro ticket machines.
- Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard do not work abroad; bring USD/EUR cash to exchange or a foreign-issued card.
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नियम और प्रतिबंध
प्रतिबंधित
- Importing alcohol (including duty-free) or pork.
- E-cigarettes and vaping devices are banned.
- Drunkenness in public; alcohol is sold only in licensed hotel venues and to residents with permits.
- Drugs, including traces in blood; severe penalties.
- Public displays of affection and offensive gestures or language, also online.
- Photographing government buildings, military sites or people (especially women) without permission.
- Flying drones without a permit.
- Eating, drinking or smoking in public during Ramadan daylight hours.
कानून जो पर्यटक अनजाने में तोड़ते हैं
- Same-sex relations and sex outside marriage are illegal.
- Criticising the state or Islam, including online, is an offence.
- Unpaid debts and bounced cheques can lead to travel bans.
संस्कृति और पहनावा
धर्म: Islam (predominantly Sunni) is the state religion.
पहनावा: Cover shoulders and knees in public places like malls, souqs and museums; avoid tight or see-through clothes. Swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools. Women cover hair in mosques.
शिष्टाचार
- Greet with the right hand; let women initiate handshakes.
- Accept Arabic coffee when offered; shake the cup to signal you're done.
- Do not photograph local women or families.
- Friday is the main day of prayer; some shops open in the afternoon.
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मौसम
Hot desert climate. Mild, sunny winters; extremely hot and humid summers (often 40°C+). Very little rain, mainly December–March. Doha shown.
महीने के हिसाब से
- जनवरी: Jan: 22°C / 13°C, pleasant; cool nights
- फ़रवरी: Feb: 23°C / 15°C, pleasant
- मार्च: Mar: 27°C / 17°C, warm; good
- अप्रैल: Apr: 32°C / 21°C, hot
- मई: May: 39°C / 26°C, very hot
- जून: Jun: 42°C / 28°C, extreme heat
- जुलाई: Jul: 42°C / 30°C, extreme heat, humid
- अगस्त: Aug: 41°C / 30°C, extreme heat, humid
- सितंबर: Sep: 39°C / 28°C, very hot, humid
- अक्टूबर: Oct: 35°C / 24°C, hot, easing
- नवंबर: Nov: 29°C / 19°C, warm; season starts
- दिसंबर: Dec: 24°C / 15°C, pleasant
सबसे अच्छा मौसम: November–March for comfortable temperatures.
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क्या ले जाएँ
- Type G (UK three-pin) adapter
- Modest clothes covering shoulders and knees
- Light layer for strong air-conditioning
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Prescriptions for all medicines
क्या न ले जाएँ / लाना मना है
- Alcohol, including duty-free bottles
- E-cigarettes and vapes
- Pork products
- CBD products
काम की जानकारी
प्लग: Type G (some D), 240V, 50Hz
पानी: Tap water is desalinated and safe, though most people drink bottled water.
यातायात: दाईं ओर चलता है
मोबाइल और eSIM: Tourist SIMs/eSIMs from Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar at the airport; passport needed.
ऐप्स: Karwa Taxi, Uber, Doha Metro (Qatar Rail), Hayya, Talabat, Google Maps
इंटरनेट: Some websites are blocked; certain VoIP calling services may be restricted.
स्वास्थ्य: No vaccinations required (yellow fever certificate only if coming from a risk country). High-standard hospitals (Hamad Medical Corporation). Heat exhaustion risk in summer.
बीमा: Mandatory for visitors who need a visa in advance and for stays beyond 30 days; recommended for others.
आपातकाल: Police, fire, ambulance 999
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