Functions

The Airport Passports Department is specialized in organizing the entry and exit of the passengers from and to the country , issuing ‘On Arrival’ and ‘In Advance visas’, issuing exit permit for expatriates, minor children of citizens and seamen etc. and organizing other entry and exit regulations.

The main functions of the Department are:-

• To organize the entry and exit of the passengers from and to the country through Doha International Airport and other airports of the country.
• To issue ‘On Arrival and In Advance’ visas according to the rules and regulations .
• To issue entry visas for those who have residence permit in Qatar and have stayed more than six months abroad.
• To issue exit permits for expatriates and minor children of citizens.
• To organize the continuous movement of transit passengers through Doha International Airport.
• To offer reconciliation for offenders in accordance with provisions of the law and under its jurisdiction and to collect the reconciliation amount.

• To propose the annual budget of the Department.