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Qatar information
โน๏ธย General Information about Qatar
About Qatar
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (symbol: ?.?), code QAR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 riyals. Riyal is subdivided into 100 dirhams. Coins come in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Qatar. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Qatar is on average 6.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Qatar is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about 60.00 QAR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Ooredoo or Vodafone. Qatar uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Qatar upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Qatar, dial +, then 974 (the country code for Qatar), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Qatar, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 44 .
In Qatar you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on undivided highways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways and 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) in all built-up areas.
๐ย What time is it in Qatar?
16:44:24
๐ย Do I need visa for Qatar?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Qatar
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Qatar?
Temperatures in Qatar (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Qatar
๐ย What regulations are in Qatar?
Health information
Import and export information
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes.
Other items:Personal effects and gifts, not for commercial use, up to a value of QAR3000.
Other items:Personal effects and household possessions bought in by nationals returning to the country or by foreigners coming to reside in the country.
Alcoholic beverages.
Indecent materials such as books, movies, and other media.
All drugs.
Weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
Equipment and materials which are radioactive.
Goods originating in an economically boycotted country.
There are certain restrictions regarding the import of pets. For further information, please visit the Qatari GovernmentAnimal Resources Services.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Qatar, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Qatar, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Dengue cases have been reported in Qatar. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found in the Middle East. For further information, please visit the CDCย MERS Advice.