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Qatar Travel Guide

Trek Zone
88°F
Friday
85°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Qatar?

11

November

High
season

12

December

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Qatar for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Did you know?

The population of Qatar is around 2.88 mil., which puts the country in 137. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Doha (QA) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6895 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Doha click here

Doha
Doha
Al Rayyan
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6895
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Qatar on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

18 December 2024• National Day

11 February 2025• National Sports Day

Currency

Qatari Rial (QAR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 QAR
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.25968
3.85095
GBP
0.21651
4.61866
USD
0.274
3.6497
Update: 21 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Qatar

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Distance matrix
MilesDohaAl WakrahAl RuwaisUmm Salal Mohammed
Doha-105810
Al Wakrah10-6820
Al Ruwais5868-48
Umm Salal Mohammed102048-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Qatar.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagQatar for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 30 days

Electricity

240V (50 Hz)

In Qatar the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

137 / 231
Ranking
2 881 053
Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%

Area

165 / 230
Ranking
4.5 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

43 / 196
Ranking
79.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.5women 81.7

Median age

91 / 157
Ranking
33.7
Average age of population expressed in years.men 35women 28.2

Population growth

73 / 172
Ranking
1.23%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

51 / 131
Ranking
93.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 92.4%women 94.7%

GDP

4 / 194
Ranking
89 935 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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