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by the Visa Entry Department. The office works to
overcome travellers’ struggles, including the renewal and
cancellation of residency, the amendment of visa entry,
and the extension of visas.
In an effort to speed the overall process and to ensure
passengers make their flights, Qatar now issues ‘On
Arrival’ and ‘In Advance’ visas for citizens from 92
countries. This visa system promotes tourism and further
positions Qatar as a holiday destination, in collaboration
with Qatar Airways and the Qatar National Tourism
Council.
Now, this openness is being celebrated globally. The
United Nations World Tourism Organization last year
announced that Qatar has become the most open
country in the Middle East and the 8 th most open in the
world in terms of visa facilitation.
Colonel Al Mazrouei says that this contributes
significantly to the promotion of tourism in Qatar,
making the country a truly modern destination on the
global tourism map.
With the increase in passengers from around the world,
the Airport Passports Department has worked hard to
ensure it can accommodate this growth. Logistically,
Colonel Al Mazrouei explains that the electronic gates –
known as e-gates – facilitate movement for citizens and
residents alike.
The e-gates are one of the most important updates in the
new border system provided by the Ministry of Interior
through Hamad International Airport. In total, 2.3
million people used the new gates in 2018.
Colonel Al Mazrouei explains that the Airport Passports
Department has adopted several new systems that
contribute to making the facilities at Hamad among the
most advanced in the world, offering Qatari citizens,
residents and tourists a seamless experience as they
embark on their next journey.
| Qatar’s Ministry of Interior in Doha
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