Collecting and rechecking luggage in Doha- do I need a travel visa?
Do I need a transit visa to collect and check luggage at Doha?
I bought a flight through doha on SkyPicker. Though both flights are with Qatar airlines, the emailed itinerary insists I will need to collect and check my luggage in Doha. This did surprise me.
As a US citizen I believe I will qualify for a travel visa with proof of return travel if necessary. But I wonder if I will need them to collect my luggage and re-check them? I have a little less than 4 hours between flights.
If I need a travel visa, I believe there is a fee of 40 pounds. Can I pay in US dollars, and what should I bring? Should I just get the visa there or do it online?
(after some review I see that using SkyPicker was/is a mistake. I thought I tried comparing prices purchasing the tickets directly, but after rechecking I must have searched incorrectly misjudging skypicker.com)
Best Answer
I contacted the embassy in the US, and they mentioned if I have to collect the luggage in Doha, I will have to get a transit visa.
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Can I transit in Doha without visa?
For transiting inside Hamad International Airport, a Transit Visa is NOT required. At the moment, the Qatari Government is not issuing Transit Visas, hence the requests for processing Transit Visas to Qatar remains SUSPENDED until further notice.Do we need visa to transit through Qatar?
No, you do not need a visa for transiting in Doha at the Hamad International Airport. For visa regulations to enter Qatar, please check our visa and passport information here. You can also choose to include Doha in your travel plans as nationals of 80 countries can also enjoy visa-free entry into Qatar.Do you have to recheck luggage after customs?
Right after the customs, they'll have a dedicated rechecking area, where you just drop off your bag straight away. However, some airports don't and you'll have to recheck your luggage manually, by going through the same process you went through on your first flight.Do I have to recheck bags on a connecting flight international?
If it's headed to the layover country, you'll need to recheck your bags there. If it's headed to the final destination, you won't need to recheck your bags. This is the most accurate way of knowing whether you'll need to recheck your bags or not.Qatar Travel Advice - What to pack/not to pack in your suitcase
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