Are you travelling to Qatar?

Qatar is an Arab country located in southwest Asia, a small peninsula on the northeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. This country is well known for its modern architecture and futuristic skyscrapers, beaches and dunes. It is located north of Saudi Arabia. Qatar has an arid and desert climate.

Capital City: Doha

Languages: Arabic

Population: 2 million

Currency: Qatari riyal

Entry Requirements:

•  Tourist, Business or Student visa is required. Canadians must have a passport.

Diseases to consider:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza, especially November through April
• Leishmaniasis
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella
• MERS-CoV
• Meningitis
• Pneumococcal
• Rabies
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
• Traveller’s Diarrhea
• Tuberculosis
• Typhoid Fever

Travel Alerts

Check Government of Canada advisories specific to the Qatar here.