Qatar in new visa streamlining agreement

A new agreement has been signed by key tourism stakeholders in a bid to encourage further tourism growth in Qatar.

An agreement has been reached between Qatar Airways, the Qatar Tourism Authority and visa specialists VFS Global, to create ‘an efficient and transparent tourist visa application system’ to encourage more visitors to Qatar, according to local media.

Signed in the presence of Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, the agreement compliments the government’s efforts to attract more visitors, in line with the country’s Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, reports TRBusiness.

Qatar Airways Group CEO, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways has been bringing tourists to Qatar for nearly two decades and today’s announcement marks another milestone in our commitment to making Doha a world-class tourist destination.

“Qatar’s tourism industry is experiencing exponential growth and the visa advancements announced today will further support our country’s vision to invite and welcome visitors from around the world to experience all that Qatar has to offer. We look forward to welcoming more passengers on board, at Hamad International Airport and into Qatar, as a result of today’s initiative”.

He added: “This initiative is a great example of what we can accomplish by working together, and we have other initiatives planned to further enhance Qatar tourism.”

Work will now progress over the coming months to establish the new tourist visa application process, with details expected to be announced later.