The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced new visa regulations for Nigerian travellers. The detail was released to the public on Wednesday.
The ministry cited recent cases of overstays as the reason for the new development.
It was learnt that a confirmed return transfer must be booked alongside hotel reservations before a tourist or transit visa can be processed under the new dispensation.
Also, eligibility has also been restricted, as only females or families are allowed to apply. Male travellers are no longer eligible unless accompanied by their families, it was explained.
In addition, only 5-star hotel bookings will now be accepted for visa qualification.
The new requirements take immediate effect. It also applies to all pending visa applications.
In the past one decade there has been growing numbers of Nigerians travelling to the Middle East country for holidays and jobs.
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