US EditionNigeria: Qatar New Visa Rules Restrict Nigerian Men From Solo Travel
New visa rules require Nigerian applicants to book return transfers and five-star hotels; male travelers must be accompanied by family, aiming to reduce visa overstays, Qatar officials said.
- On September 10, 2025, new visa rules were introduced in Qatar that limit Nigerian male travelers to transit or tourist visas only if they are accompanied by their families.
- Qatar introduced these immediate changes due to frequent cases of Nigerian nationals overstaying their permitted visa durations.
- Additional requirements include booking a confirmed return transfer and reserving accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels prior to visa processing, affecting new and pending applications.
- The official announcement specifies that only women or families are eligible to apply, with men allowed only if they are accompanied by their family members. Additionally, visa approval now requires accommodation exclusively at five-star hotels.
- These restrictions aim to tighten entry protocols and immigration compliance, potentially limiting leisure travel and increasing costs for many Nigerians, especially solo male travellers.
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