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#CARD:Qatar:Travel\Consular Information
Qatar - Consular Information Sheet
August 31, 1993
Country Description: Qatar is a traditional emirate, governed by the Al-
Thani family in consultation with a Council of Ministers and a legislative
Advisory Council. Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative
foundation of the country's customs, laws and practices. Qatar is a modern,
developed country, and tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. Visitors must have a
business or personal sponsor. For further entry information, travelers can
contact the Embassy of the State of Qatar, Suite 1180, 600 New Hampshire
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone (202) 338-0111.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines are available
in several hospitals and health centers in Qatar. U.S. medical insurance is
not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. The international
travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone (404) 332-
4559, has additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: Crime is generally not a problem for travelers in
Qatar. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security,
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle
East and North Africa." They are available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in Qatar and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
updated information on travel and security within Qatar.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 149 Ali Bin Ahmed St.,
Farig Bin Omran, in Doha, Qatar (opposite the TV station), P.O. Box 2399.
The telephone number is (974) 864-701/702/703. The workweek in Qatar is
Saturday through Wednesday.
No. 93-223
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 8, 1993 to
include information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD