Passport Information

• Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay


• The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.


• Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green Card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.

• Visas for Qatar (Non U.S. Citizens) are no longer issued in the United States. In order to obtain a visa for Qatar; the inviting organization will have to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar for a NOC (No Objection Certificate). (Non U.S. Citizens). The traveler can then travel with the NOC and obtain a visa upon arrival.


• U.S. Citizens can now obtain a visa upon arrival for up to 21 days. The visa can then be extended for and additional 7 days while in the country. Please be prepared to wait for an extended period of time if you decide to choose this option.

Tourist Visa

• Passport must be singed & valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.


• 2 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.


• 2 Passport-type photographs required.


• Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.


• Visa Request Form - Link

Business Visa

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.


• All business visas that are issued in Houston are for single entry only and will take 3 working days. Multiple entry visas will need to be sent to our D.C. office for processing and will take up to 10 working days.


• 2 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.


• 2 Passport-type photographs required


• Copy of itinerary or air tickets.


• A business Letter of Guarantee– Link is required for Business Travelers, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Qatar/Visa Section, Houston TX, That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.


• Invitation from sponsoring company in Qatar.


• Visa Request Form - Link

Other Information

• Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days

Processing Instructions

Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:

Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.

Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)

• 2 Day Overnight = $15.00


• Next Day Service = $20.00


• Saturday Delivery = $30.00

Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.

Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.

All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.

Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.

U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.

Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take 7 - 10 working days due to increased applications at the Consulate of Brazil. Please plan accordingly.

Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.

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