Qatar halts visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals
Travel managers and HR must secure Qatar visas for Pakistani and Lebanese staff
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Qatar suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals and now requires Pakistani and Lebanese travellers to obtain visas in advance before travel.
Why it matters
Short-notice travel to Qatar for Pakistani and Lebanese nationals can no longer rely on on-arrival processing; pre-approved visas are required before departure. Qatar has given no timeline for restoring the facility, forcing travel planners and employers to rework schedules and contingency plans.
Implications
- — Travel managers and corporate HR teams arranging travel for Pakistani and Lebanese staff must obtain and verify Qatar visas before departure immediately — employees without pre-approved visas risk being denied boarding or facing travel disruption.
- — Event organisers, contractor mobilisation teams, and short-term recruitment agencies must require proof of pre-approved Qatar visas before confirming travel or assignments — failure will leave attendees and workers unable to travel on short notice.
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