Qatar halts visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals
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Qatar suspended visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals, requiring them to obtain visas before travel, and directed Lebanese travellers to apply online via the Hayya platform and carry printed approvals.
Why it matters
Last-minute cross-border movement for business visitors, contractors and short-term workers will now face mandatory pre-travel processing and additional documentation. The pause has no stated end date, forcing employers and travel organisers to build longer lead times and contingency plans.
Implications
- • Airlines must verify that Pakistani and Lebanese passengers hold valid Qatari entry approvals before permitting boarding.
- • Employers and contractors arranging short-term Gulf deployments must secure visas for Pakistani staff prior to departure to avoid denied boarding.
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