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New exit visa reqired for teenaged boys

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 13:49

Does anyone know or heard about the apparent new law that states all 15 years and older teenage boys need to have their own exit visa? They will not be able to exit on the usual multiple exit family visa.

It doesn't affect me just yet, but I know there are many families that will be leaving soon & might not be aware of this. I just heard about it last night.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 21:51

I'm going out on Monday 2nd so I'll just ask at the airport checkin counter, maybe they might know! Thanks for the update anyway :)

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 21:34

Well, we have the exit permit in hand for my 15 year old DS, but no clue if we actually need it. My PRO brought it to me this afternoon, and when I asked him what he learned about the requirement, he said "I didn't ask. But it's no problem, now you have it." I said "Thanks - that's great. But say next year when he's 16, or the following year when he's 17 -- it'll be good to know if we need it, or if he's actually fine until he's 18" to which he replied "No problem. Every year before he travels just let me know and we'll get him one." Spinning in circles anyone? <em>edited by RachelA on 24/06/2012</em>

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 16:18

The requirement for 18+ boys is a given. The question is... has this recently been amended to apply to boys from 15 years? Since no one has commented on this having been applied (other than the question from the OP) I'd put my money on no -- and that it remains an 18+ rule. But as my DS is 15 and is traveling in a few days, I'm going with the "rather safe than sorry" route...

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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 04:44

Boys travelling over 18 do need an exit permit. My son (I was his sponsor) always needed one. I would go with him to immigration (as his sponsor) pay and sign the document, It was pretty simple and painfree (immigration building at airport near long stay car park. Boys/men over 18 DO need an exit visa from their sponsor. My son was here studying until he was 19 and I, as his sponsor always had to get him one issued. I am assuming son's are on family sponsorship so husbands/dads will get one as above like I did, from immigration.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 21:28

I also know that my nephew entered Doha in December 2011 and departed in January 2012 and he did NOT need an exit permit. He turned 18 in October 2011. Not sure how he got through then, but required the exit permit last week when he was 18 both times!

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 21:06

Not sure I'll be much help. My PRO is going to submit the exit permit form on my behalf on Sunday - without actually having confirmed tha my son needs one. So DS will have one but that won't actually tell us if he NEEDS to have one. Unless the immigration folks say "no need" and p then perhaps we'll know. In any case I'll update you. :\:

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 20:07

It's apparently something that has only come into effect in the last few weeks. Will wait with bated breath for RachelA to update us :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 13:01

My 17 year old travelled out of Doha in February and did not require one. However, I would be interested in finding out the correct rules if anyone knows. Thanks!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 03:40

Boys travelling over 18 do need an exit permit. My son (I was his sponsor) always needed one. I would go with him to immigration (as his sponsor) pay and sign the document, It was pretty simple and painfree (immigration building at airport near long stay car park.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 14:43

I don't think this is new -- but we need to confirm the age. I think it has been 18 years of age all along, and perhaps it still it. I have a friend whose 18 year old son traveled this morning and he needed one. So between that and CHS's experience with her 17 year old, my guess is that it still only kicks in for 18 years and over. I have a question pending with my PRO -- will let you know what I learn once he's back in the office. ETA: My PRO at work is so helpful that he didn't actually answer the question. Instead he has prepared the forms for my signature (I am the sponsor) and said he will take my son's passport and the forms and will process the exit permit. When I asked him (again) if he actually needs one, being only 15, he answered "no problem. Let's prepare one just in case!" <em>edited by RachelA on 17/06/2012</em>

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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 09:50

I would love to know. My 17 yr old has travelled in and out 3 times this year without an exit permit. And my 13 year old once - so when did this change and why? It seems silly. Do they need one I wonder if they travel with me? I will get investigating ASAP with my company! I would love to hear any other feedback

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 09:24

Based on how things work here it does make sense that this applies to boys but not girls. Just like a wife on her husband's sponsorship doesn't need an exit permit but a husband on his wife's sponsorship does. So now the question is: does a boy need it at 15 or 18? Well at least that's MY question. I'll see what I can find out, and will come back and share.

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Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 21:52

Son has had residency here since he was 6 yrs old. When he turned 18 though rules changed and he needed an exit permit to leave. Easy enough to do, though a bit stressful at the time, but as long as his sponsor (Dad) was there to sign for it. Seems many of us who have been living here a long time were caught out by this! From what I understand does not apply to girls, but don't know for sure.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 14:24

I believe that the rule applies to boys over 18 traveling w/o their father. My son was recently held up at the airport and luckily, his father was in the country to come to his rescue and issue an exit permit. I was simply not aware of this regulation. Maybe I have been living under a mushroom before............ and it is a bit strange that girls do not fall under this regulation.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 22:06

Is this new? By law teenage boys over a certain age (can't remember which) have always needed an exit permit. Maybe they've reduced the age.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 21:26

I can confirm that my nephew (18 years old) attempted to leave for Barcelona yesterday was told he needed an exit permit. I did not ask my sister-in-law any details earlier today when she told me, but he did leave today after getting the exit permit.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 20:59

I know that a few years ago husbands who were sponsored by wives needed exit permits - although it was applied pretty inconsistently. Maybe the teenage son thing will be similar. My 15 year old son is traveling on his own later this month. I'll check with my PRO on Sunday -- I am the sponsor -- and will let you all know what I learn. If he does need one it's easy enough to sort out - but certainly better to know in advance than be caught by surprise at th airport when he's ready to travel.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 16:38

No sorry, I'm getting confused with Saudi & the multiple exit visa thing. Of course wives & children on the DH's sponsorship don't need such a thing, but apparently the teenaged boys will need an exit visa now if travelling out. <em>edited by kimmc3 on 15/06/2012</em>

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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 14:42

What multiple exit family visa? As far as I know there is no such thing. I've never got an exit visa to leave the country. My husband does from his sponsor but I don't. And who is going to issue the exit visa? The father who is the sponsor in which case it shouldn't be an issue at all. Personally though I think this sounds just like a rumour since the father is the sponsor (generally) of the children.

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