Organize your stay Qatar
Covid-19 : current situation Qatar
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry and travel restrictions may apply Qatar. Remember to visit the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave for the latest information
Money Qatar
Currency. The riyal is divided into 100 dirhams, cents that should not be confused with the United Arab Emirates dirham (UAE). Thus 100 Qatari dirhams are worth about 1 UAE dirham. In short, for the euro, you are roughly in a one to five ratio with the riyal: 100 QAR ≃ 20 €. Face value of the bills: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500.
Exchange rate in June 2022: 1 € or US$ = 3.8 QAR - 1 QAR = 0.26 € or US$.
Banks. ATMs are available everywhere. Credit cards are accepted everywhere. In cabs, you can also pay by card.
Budget & Tips Qatar
Small budget. Count on 40 to 80 € per day per person, with accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels, meals, cab transportation and visits.
Medium budget. Count between 100 € and 150 € per day, with car rental, accommodation in 4 or 5 star hotels, meals in restaurants, visits
Large budget. Count on more than 200 € per day, with accommodation in ultra-luxury 5-star hotels, sports, meals in fancy restaurants, car rental and tours
Haggling. It is advisable to haggle between 30 and 50% of the prices of souvenirs at the Souq Waqif, it is the tradition!
Passport and visas Qatar
It is not necessary to apply for a visa to travel to Qatar as a French, Belgian, Canadian, Swiss or Schengen citizen. Presenting a passport valid for 6 months after your arrival and a return ticket (in theory, they never ask for it) will allow you to stay for a maximum of 90 days
Driver's license Qatar
As a tourist, you can rent a car for up to 15 days with your French license.
Health Qatar
Very hot weather from June to October is compounded by high humidity. July 14 is usually the peak with temperatures that can reach 52°C and a humidity level of around 80%. To avoid the risk of dehydration, it is necessary to drink even without being thirsty, especially during periods of high heat and humidity (from mid-May to mid-October)
Mandatory vaccination Qatar
No mandatory vaccinations. It is recommended to update the DTP diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis vaccination. Other recommended vaccinations (depending on hygiene conditions and length of stay): typhoid fever, viral hepatitis A and B. For long stays, vaccination against rabies may be recommended.
Security Qatar
There are few problems with crime in Doha, where crimes are severely punished. In the residential areas of the city, however, cases of theft are beginning to be recorded, but without break-ins. However, it is safe to walk alone in the city center, even in the evening. This is one of the major attractions of the destination, both for tourists and expatriates
Time difference Qatar
UTC/GMT +3, in the AST (Arabia Standard) zone. Doha is at +2 when Paris is on summer time. When Paris is on winter time, Doha is at +1.
Spoken languages Qatar
Arabic is the official language, the language of law, since all administrative and legal documents are written in Arabic. However, English is spoken and understood almost everywhere in the city. It is the language of business, shopping and tourism
Electricity and measurements Qatar
Electricity: 220 volts on all floors. Adapters are available in the hotels and USM sockets in the rooms for cell phones.
Weights and measures: in liters and kilometers.
Luggage Qatar
Pack light and airy, because in the heat, any tight-fitting outfit will make you sweat. Especially since tight-fitting clothes are taboo, frowned upon and it is customary to dress "gently", especially for women: no cleavage, mini-skirts and outrageous heels. Take light sweaters and vests for indoors, the air conditioning is often polar and you catch a cold quickly, as well as for windy evenings in winter. If you want to swim on public beaches, plan to dress for swimming. In hotels, bikinis are perfectly normal.
