Basic & Essential Informations

Getting to Qatar

Air : The national air carrier Qatar Airways has direct services from various destinations around the globe, and several direct flight 7 days a week. Many other airlines also serviced to Qatar. No airport departure tax is charged.
Land : Residents of GCC can drive across the Qatar - KSA border. To travel to Qatar you will need KSA visa or a transit visa in advance.

Legal 

Breaking can have serious consequences.
For more information, it's recommended to consult you embassy.

Post 

QPost is the national postal company. The general post office is located in northern Doha.
For more info click here.

Electricity

240V/50hz

Best time to visit

November - March, during winter.

Public holidays

In addition to the Islamic holidays, which is listed in the Arabian Peninsula directory, the country also observes the following public holidays,


  • National Sports Day : Every second Tuesday of the month February
  • Accession Day : 27 June
  • National Day : 18 December
  • Christmas: 25 December



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