Travel requirements for Qatar
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Qatar — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Qatar
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (Visa on arrival) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Qatar. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Qatar
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
Recommended for those staying with locals, long-stay visitors, adventure travellers, those with liver disease, MSM, or people who inject drugs.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Recommended for laboratory staff, animal workers, healthcare workers, and those at increased risk of wild animal exposure.
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Recommended for those visiting friends/relatives and those at increased risk.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Qatar.
Driving in Qatar
To drive in Qatar with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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