How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Qatar

08 November 2016

About Qatar

Qatar is a peninsular Arab country to the east of Saudi Arabia, East of Bahrain and West of the Emirates. Its terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Doha is its capital and is known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design. Example of such is the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. Its official language is Arabic, and its currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR).

Types of Visa to Qatar

There are several types of visa that can be granted, depending on the purpose of your visit to Qatar.

Tourist visa
Business visa
Study visa
Work visa
Transit visa

Where to Go

Qatar Embassy Abuja

412 Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Phone: +2349094264010
Email: [email protected]

Requirements

In applying for a visa of any sort, it is important to have the appropriate and required documents available. Because the omission of a required document may delay or result in you not getting the visa. Here is a list of required documents you would need if you intend travelling to Qatar for business.

Visa application form completely filled and signed (in case of minors by the relevant legal guardian).
Recent passport sized photographs which captures the full face with a light background is required.
National passport with validity exceeding the expected return date, with at least two blank pages.
Copy of the passports data sheet (page on which the photo is located).
Copies of your previous visas (if any).
A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Qatar and itinerary.
Confirmation letter from your holiday insurance for Qatar declaring the policy coverage.
Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Qatar.
Hotel reservation for the duration of the intended stay in Qatar.
A proof of your civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse if applicable).
Proof of legal stay (if the application is not presented in the country of origin).
Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Qatar.
Original invitation letter, signed by the inviting company on the company letter paper, providing information about the travel purpose, travel data, name, birthdate, passport number of the invitee.
Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, if any exists.
Certificate of employment (if employed).
A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel (if employed).
Trade register excerpt or the like (for self-employed).
Business bank statement for the latest 6 months.
Proof of group travel
Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
Proprietorship/Partnership documents.
Visa fees for Qatari visa

According to each individual case the competent embassy may request for additional documentation.

For further information, and all types of visas, please call or visit the Qatari embassy in Nigeria.