Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced the termination of the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026.The ministry said the extension decision was announced on March 3 due to regional tensions, closure of airspace and flight cancelations, following the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28.Authorities said standard visa validity periods, renewal requirements and prescribed fees would again apply from the June deadline.The ministry urged residents, visitors and all concerned parties to ensure their legal status remained valid by renewing visas within the specified timeframes, paying the required fees or departing the country upon visa expiry.It warned that violations of visa regulations could result in legal consequences, including penalties for overstaying, in accordance with Qatari laws and procedures.With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs.
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