The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths. Proselytizing is against the law. While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
Charitable activities, both religious and non-religious, must be approved in advance by the Ministry of Social Affairs. There is no law criminalizing same-sex sexual relations between women, though cultural norms are conservative. Public transportation is generally inaccessible. Qatari regulations require children with Qatar residency permits to be enrolled in a school licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in a certified home-schooling program, or in a formal boarding school abroad.
In deference to Islamic culture, avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, or shorts. Only wear athletic clothing in public when engaged in sports activities. See our travel tips for Women Travelers. Modern medical facilities and Western-style pharmacies are available. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services.
For information on the Qatari national healthcare system, see their website. The Embassy is not able to pay for any medical bills. Please be aware that U. Medicare does not apply overseas. Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas.
Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation. Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Driving: You must have a Qatari driving license to drive in Qatar.
Do not drive on a U. Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Qatar. The extensive use of roundabouts, numerous road construction projects, and high-speed driving can be challenging. In rural areas, poor lighting, wandering camels, and roads without shoulders create hazards.
Avoid arguments over traffic incidents. Qatari citizens who feel insulted can file a police complaint that can result in your arrest and overnight detention. Drivers are liable for persons injured in a traffic accident. Local police have held U. Traffic Fines: Please be aware that traffic offenses are easily captured via well-placed cameras and the fines can be expensive in Qatar.
Public Transportation: Regulated and registered taxi services Karwa, Fox Transportation, Uber and Careem to name a few are widely available and generally safe to use. The Embassy recommends avoiding the use of unlicensed taxi operators or drivers who approach you and attempt to solicit business. When using public taxis or limousine services, do not allow the driver to pick up additional passengers along the way.
To avoid cultural misunderstandings, females traveling alone should always sit in the back never the front seat. Mowasalat Public Bus : Laborers and construction workers predominantly use this mode of public transportation.
The front seats in the buses are generally reserved for women and children. Embassy recommends the use of regulated taxi services rather than public buses. See our Road Safety page for more information. Aviation Safety Oversight: The U. Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to Qatar should also check for U. Information may also be posted to the U. Coast Guard homeport website and the NGA broadcast warnings.
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Department of State of the views or products contained therein. If you wish to remain on travel. Cancel GO. Embassy Messages Alerts. Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview. Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet — We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport.
Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. We will also give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you. Do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.
This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa. When You Should Travel — You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually six months from the date of printing. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable.
The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Unless they are eligible for benefits under the Child Status Protection Act, children who are issued a visa before turning 21 years of age must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to avoid losing their immigrant status.
Getting a Green Card — Your Form I Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. If you plan to travel outside the U. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are in compliance with their rules.
Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custody papers from the authoritative court in your home country.
You will need these papers translated into English for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship. If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa DV , all of the above instructions apply to you.
Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview, and gather the required documents. Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants. In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:. Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry.
On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family.
Any fees paid to the U. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements online. Please print the PDF copy of the Medical Appointment letter and bring it to your medical examination appointment along with items listed in Step 1 above. Give the letter to the reception desk at the medical appointment.
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If you wish to remain on travel. Cancel GO. Skip to main content. Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Stay Connected. Law Enforcement. Y Z All. Step 1: Get a medical exam in Qatar As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Qatar. Step 2: Complete your pre-interview checklist It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview.
Step 3: Review interview guidelines Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview. Medical Exam Instructions All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Approved clinic Doha Clinic Al-Mirqab Street Doha, Qatar Tel: Items to bring to your medical examination Bring the following items to your medical exam: Your visa interview appointment letter, Your passport, Two 2 recently taken passport-sized color photographs, A printed copy of the Medical Exam Letter , and A copy of your immunization records.
During the medical exam The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, and chest X-ray, gonorrhea test, and blood tests for applicants 15 years of age or older.
After the medical exam When your examination is completed, the doctor will provide you with exam results in two 2 sealed envelopes. Pre-Interview checklist Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview. Proof of your U. Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant such as photographs, letters, or emails.
If these three items are all true, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview: You are older than 16 years; You obtained a police certificate and submitted it to NVC more than one year ago; and You still live in the country that issued the police certificate. Interview Guidelines Sending documents to the U. Embassy in Doha If the U.
Rescheduling or cancelling your interview If you are unable to attend your appointment, please email ivconsulardoha state. Security screening procedures All visitors to the U.
Accompanying persons Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. Only the following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview: Interpreter: Applicants may bring ONE interpreter if they do not speak English or Arabic well enough to participate in an interview. Immigrant visa fees If you have not paid all required fees to the National Visa Center, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview.
Do not make travel plans outside of Qatar If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. After Your Visa Interview A consular officer can make a decision on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. What happens after visa approval Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet — We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport.
Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR two 2 years of qualifying work experience in the five 5 years immediately prior to application for the principal applicant only; more information is available online. Medical Appointment Letter Please print the PDF copy of the Medical Appointment letter and bring it to your medical examination appointment along with items listed in Step 1 above.
Contact Information U. Embassy Doha. Box Doha, Qatar.
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