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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Qatar
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Qatar - Consular Information Sheet
 August 1, 1994

Country Description:  Qatar is a traditional emirate, governed by 
the Al-Thani family in consultation with a Council of Ministers and 
a legislative Advisory Council.  Islamic ideals and beliefs provide 
the conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws and 
practices.  Qatar is a modern, developed country, and tourist 
facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  Passports and visas are required.  Visitors 
must have a business or personal sponsor.  For further entry 
information, travelers can contact the Embassy of the State of 
Qatar, Suite 1180, 600 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20037, telephone (202) 338-0111.

Medical Facilities:  Basic modern medical care and medicines are 
available in several hospitals and health centers in Qatar.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proven useful.  The international travelers hotline at the Centers 
for Disease Control, telephone (404) 332-4559, has additional useful 
health information.

Information on Crime:  Crime is generally not a problem for 
travelers in Qatar.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad 
should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. 
embassy or consulate.  Useful information on safeguarding valuables, 
protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling 
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe 
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North 
Africa."  They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, 
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Travelers are subject to the laws and legal 
practices of the country in which they travel.  Penalties for 
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in Qatar 
and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security within Qatar.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 149 Ali Bin Ahmed 
St., Farig Bin Omran, in Doha, Qatar (opposite the TV station), P.O. 
Box 2399.  The telephone number is (974) 864-701/702/703.  The 
workweek in Qatar is Saturday through Wednesday.

 No. 94-146

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 31, 1993, 
without change, following an annual review.