Please consult the Administration Handbook
For a quick reference of a day in the life of an international delegate, please see this powerpoint. A day in the life of an international delegate at THIMUN Qatar
Visas
Participants will need a visit visa for the State of Qatar, with the exception of the nationalities below, which are eligible for a free visa waiver upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, Doha, provided each passport has a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of entry into the country. ALL other
nationalities need a visit visa pre-approved for entry in to the State of Qatar, NO EXCEPTIONS.
To check your eligibility for visa on arrival, please visit the following link:
https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/practical-info/visas/visa-details
Nationals of GCC countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E do not require a visa.
If your national country is not listed in the above link: THIMUN Qatar provides free visas for students who require a visit visa, provided that the passport also has a minimum 6 months validity and that the passport passes through the Qatar Foundation security checks. Once a visa is issued, the participant must travel on the same passport as any renewals and amendments will invalidate the visa.
PASSPORT CHECKLIST
Mandatory requirements for all international delegates and MUN-Directors.
- Scanned image clearly indicating person’s full name, passport number, date of issue and expiry date of passport. (NO pictures, only scanned copies will be accepted)
- Minimum 6 months validity for all passports from the date of the conference, no exceptions.
- Note: If you or your students request assistance obtaining a visa for the conference please ensure that the passport is NOT renewed or amended during this period. Visas are linked to an individual passport.
- * Indian Nationals must have a valid debit or credit card (For a family traveling together, the card must be in the name of the passenger or one per family).
- ** Pakistani Nationals must have a valid debit or credit card (For a family traveling together, the card must be in the name of the passenger or one per family), and a polio certificate for nationals travelling direct from Pakistan.
- **THIMUN Qatar will issue visas for all students not in possession of a valid debit or credit card
- ***Nationals of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can be granted a visa on their arrival into the State of Qatar on the condition that they are arriving on a Qatar Airways flight
Please see our Passport Scan Guide to ensure that the scans are appropriate for processing.
Sightseeing
There are many exciting places to visit while in Doha. Our specially designed sightseeing program highlights the main attractions in the city and can be conveniently scheduled during a school’s visit to Qatar. There are a variety of touring options to choose from, from shopping tours to overnight safaris, to dhow trips. For more information. visit https://www.discoverqatar.qa/tours-excursions/