TRANSPORTATION
Some hotels may include a free pick-up service to and from the Hamad International Airport to your hotel. However, kindly confirm with the hotel before making your bookings. For delegates staying in hotels, a bus service will be provided to and from the Convention Center mornings and afternoons. Late buses will also be provided after the Friday cultural evening. Transportation for sightseeing and evening outings will be the responsibility of the traveling school.
Metro services are now available in Qatar which cover all the major cities. To learn more about the public transportation please visit the following link:
If your delegation decide to stay at a hotel that is not part of the list below, kindly inform the THIMUN Qatar Office well in advance to arrange conference transportation.
VISAS
To check your eligibility for visa on arrival, please visit the following link: https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/practical-info/visas
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.
The deadline to submit all visa application for Qatar Leadership Conference 2023 is 17 September 2023.
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.
For more information, please visit the administrative handbook.
QLC Administrative Handbook 2023
THIMUN Qatar Administrative Handbook 2024
MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE
In addition to your own travel and medical insurance, Qatari Medical Insurance is now mandatory for all visitors coming to Qatar. A Qatari Medical Insurance can be obtained using the following link:
HOTELS
Find below the list of hotels that has been the choice of international participants for years. They also offer special prices for returning schools and any THIMUN Qatar guests in general.
| Hotel | Stars | Location | Single | Double | For Inquiry |
| Saraya Corniche Hotel* | ★★★★★ | Close to Corniche & Souq Waqif | QAR 290 | QAR 330 | Cheriline Hernandez asst.reservationmanager@sarayacorniche.com |
| Radisson Blu | ★★★★ | Close to Corniche & Souq Waqif | QAR 325 | QAR 375 | Ransom Pereira ransom.pereira@radissonblu.com |
| Plaza Inn* | ★★★★ | Close to Corniche & Souq Waqif | QAR 260 | QAR 305 | Jerick De Guia jerick.deguia@plazainn.com.qa |
| Retaj Al Rayyan West Bay | ★★★★ | Close to Center of Doha & Corniche | QAR 300 | QAR 350 | Ilem Cheriet i_cheriet@retaj.com |
* Triple occupancy/suite configuration available upon request
** Reservations/bookings made through travel agencies may not receive the conference discounted rates
INT. TRIP & TOUR AGENCY
If you wish to use an agency to handle your trips bookings, feel free to check out Discover Qatar, a government affiliated agency who helps international delegation’s visit to Qatar. Please find below the contact person who specialises in handling school & academic trips. They can help you arrange various tours and excursions too!
Name: Sandeep Panwar
Email: sapanwar@qatarairways.com.qa
For assistance, please reach out to THIMUN Qatar office at thimunqatar@qf.org.qa