{
  "id": 17635916,
  "title": "Pakistanis can now get 30-day Qatar tourist visa on arrival: Rules and requirements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/pakistanis-can-now-get-30-day-qatar-tourist-visa-on-arrival-rules-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:07:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistanis-can-now-get-30-day-qatar-tourist-visa-on-arrival-rules-and-requirements-1.500731922"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistani nationals can now obtain a 30-day tourist visa upon arrival in Qatar, subject to specific entry requirements. The visa can be extended for another 30 days, provided a confirmed return ticket is presented. Pakistani applicants must satisfy several conditions before departing for Qatar, such as possessing a passport valid for at least six months, QR5,000 or an equivalent credit card balance, and an onward flight ticket. Moreover, they need to schedule hotel reservations through Discover Qatar and secure health insurance covering at least one month, with QIC and QLM being recommended providers. A polio vaccination certificate is mandatory for travelers arriving directly from Pakistan. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport in Doha, visitors must present their documents to the Discover Qatar desk for verification and stamping, followed by immigration for entry visa processing, eye scans, and biometric checks. The visa validity may be shorter than 30 days, depending on the hotel reservation.",
  "summary": "Pakistani nationals applying for a tourist visa on arrival in Qatar must meet specific entry conditions and complete hotel and health insurance arrangements before departure. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for a similar period, subject to the applicable requirements. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Qatar visa on arrival:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistani nationals can now get 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Qatar.",
    "Visa can be extended for another 30 days with confirmed return ticket."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}