Qatar Allows Visa-Free Entry for 19 Countries' Officials

Qatar's Ministry of Interior has officially released a list of 19 countries whose government passport holders are permitted to enter Qatar without obtaining a visa in advance. This decision is based on bilateral agreements and includes a variety of passport types from each country.

The countries listed include the United Kingdom, Portugal, Bulgaria, Brazil, Italy, Cyprus, El Salvador, France, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Morocco, Tunisia, Belarus, Algeria, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, and Moldova. Eligible passport holders can stay in Qatar for up to 90 days within a single journey or across multiple trips within a six-month period.

They are also exempt from needing an Exit Permit when leaving Qatar, a significant exception to the country's travel regulations. It is important to note that this exemption only applies to the specific passport types listed, and holders of ordinary passports from these nations do not benefit from this arrangement.