TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(QAR)
Qatari rial |
| Electrical |
240 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 974, City Code, Outside Doha 7+6D, Doha Central 430+4D,
Rayyan 463+4D |
Climate
and clothing: May through mid-October is extremely hot in Qatar,
and light-weight attire is recommended. From mid-October through
April, spring and fall clothing is comfortable. One should dress
conservatively in public.
Visas: American citizens require valid visas to enter Qatar. Generally,
travelers are required to show evidence that a Qatari citizen
or company will sponsor them during their stay in Qatar. Visas
are also available through the major hotels for intended guests,
but arrangements must be made several weeks in advance.
Communications: Allow 2 weeks for airmail delivery between the
U.S. and Qatar. Letters, videos, and packages are subject to inspection
and censorship. Cable and telex lines to leading hotels and places
of business are good. Telephone connections are excellent, and
faxes are widely available. Qatar is eight time zones ahead of
eastern.
