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Do I have to leave the country?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 12:32

Hi,

I arrived in Doha on March 22nd and extended my visitor visa at the Immigration office at Hamad Hospital (after 30 days) until May 21st.

Does anyone know if I can extend for a further 30 days? I was told no and then I could go to the Immigration office at the Airport and get it renewed again.

Any insight would be much appreciated. Would love an idea before booking flights.

Jaki

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 May 2016 - 17:49
No bother at all! Glad I helped. Enjoy your very quick trip to Dubai, and good luck with exams ?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 May 2016 - 15:06
Hi yorkgirl68? Thank you for responding and decided to fly to Dubai. I am literally flying straight back though as I have exams coming up and need to keep my head down and study! A weekend away is a must very soon. Thanks again, Jaki
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 21:46
Hi Jaki, When you are here on a tourist visa you can only extend by 1 month, then you have to leave the country. I usually pop over to Dubai, either for a weekend with hubby, or for the day, and go shopping/lunch with friends. I have also been to Bahrain, which is closer, that was for a weekend. Mostly I have timed my 'visa runs' in conjunction with visits back to the UK. Work out what suits you best, a day trip or make it a weekend trip somewhere, and enjoy. Sandra.