Best time to go to Qatar

Remember the air-conditioned football stadiums from the FIFA World Cup 2022? If you do, that should give you an idea of the temperatures you can expect in Qatar. The mercury often hits the mid-thirties right the way through summer, while temperatures from October to April usually sit somewhere between 20 and 30°C.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Qatar but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/entry-requirements. Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re planning on diving, check your policy covers you for this. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/health

Further Reading

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  • Key Facts

    • Capital - Doha
    • Language - Arabic
    • Timezone - GMT +2
    • Population - 2,716,391
    • Currency - QAR:Qatari Rial
    • Flight Time - 6 hours 25 minutes from Gatwick

    Travel Aware

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.