Qatar partners with VFS

DOHA, Qatar  Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority signed an agreement, Wednesday, with VFS Global, a  provider of visa processing services, to manage a tourist visa application system for travellers visiting Qatar.

The agreement comes as Qatar steps up efforts to attract and welcome more visitors to Qatar in line with Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030.

The agreement will capitalise on VFS Global’s expertise in developing multi-platform visa services, and Qatar Airways’ extensive international footprint.

Signing ceremony in Qatar for new visa service.

Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Today’s announcement marks another milestone in our commitment to making Doha a world-class tourist destination. Qatar’s tourism industry is experiencing exponential growth and the visa advancements announced today will further support our country’s vision to welcome visitors from around the world to experience all that Qatar has to offer.

Qatar Airways and QTA will be working with VFS Global and MOI to establish the new tourist visa application process, after which full details of the new system will be announced.

VFS Global CEO Zubin Karkaria said; “We are pleased to partner with Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority to make the Qatar visa application process available to travellers globally, through online and mobile platforms. These new channels, which are sure to prove convenient and beneficial for visitors here, signify the next level of flexibility and security in the visa application process.”

CAPTION: From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Rashid Al Mazroui, Director of the Airport Passports Department; H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, GCEO of Qatar Airways; Mr. Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Development Officer at Qatar Tourism Authority; Mr. Zubin Karkaria, CEO of VFS Global.