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Recently isolated by its neighbors and in full diplomatic crisis, Qatar wants to stimulate tourism as well as air transport. For this reason, citizens of 80 countries enjoy immediate visa exemption from visiting Qatar.

Visiting Qatar without a visa

A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months and a return ticket to get the right to enter Qatar must be presented on arrival in Qatari.
For Hassan Al Ibrahim, Director of Tourism Development "facilitating entry into the territory of Qatar is a determining factor for the growth of the tourism industry in Qatar. With this announcement, we are already in the process of writing the new chapter of Qatar's tourism strategy by 2030. With our partners in the public and private sectors, we wanted to establish an optimal framework for attracting visitors to Qatar. World by offering the best possible travel experience. There is no doubt that facilitating and accelerating the process of entry to the territory is a determining factor in giving tourists the best possible image of our country. "

This new visa simplification procedure is the decisive element for the tourist development of the country. Qatar is committed to diversifying the country's economy and the details of a new strategy to further involve players in the tourism industry will be announced at the World Tourism Day celebrations to be held on September 27, 2017 in Qatar.

How long can I stay in Qatar?

Depending on the nationality of the traveler, this exemption may be valid for a period of 180 days from the date of entry into the territory and allow the foreign visitor to spend 90 days in Qatar renewable once. Or will be valid for a period of 30 days from the date of entry into the territory, with the possibility of an additional 30 days. The exemption is valid for multiple entries.

What are the 80 countries exempted from visa to get to Qatar ?

The exemption applies mainly to Western nationals and the selection was made on the basis of security as well as economic considerations or the purchasing power of their nationals. For a stay of up to 3 months: Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania , Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. For a stay up to 30 days: South Africa, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Vatican City, Georgia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malaysia, Moldova, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, San Marino, Singapore, Suriname, Thailand, Ukraine, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Health insurance remains mandatory

Visa simplification procedures do not call into question the importance of taking out international health insurance. Depending on your country of origin, you will be able to travel to Qatar for a period ranging from 30 days to 180 days.

So Mondassur offers travel insurance for less than 90 days or travel insurance for less than one year. With these assurances, you benefit from:

Hospitalization taken at 100% without deductible
Liability included
Repatriation assistance

Ask for your free online quote or purchase immediately.

You want an unusual holiday away from tourist crowds? Experience an unforgettable experience and see breathtaking scenery?

Welcome to Mongolia where you can travel whole days without crossing a Man. By crossing on horseback or in jeep immense distances and cross antelopes, wolves, yaks, camels or horses in freedom. Among these areas, you will encounter isolated villages, camps of yurts ..

Excursion to the Gobi Desert

Dunes of Khongor Els

Sand dunes that stretch over more than 180 kilometers in length up to 300 meters high. Sublime spectacle when the dunes nicknamed "singing dunes" begin to emit a sound created by the sand friction between them.

This region inhabited by many camel breeders will give you the opportunity to learn more about these animals and especially to take a long walk on their backs.

Bayanzag Cliffs

Known for saxaul, a globally threatened plant growing in the Gobi Desert. The place is also famous for its "red sand" cliffs today called "blazing cliffs" for their red and ocher colors.

Monastery of Ongi

The valley near the Ongi Monastery offers a spectacular view of many migratory species: passerines, thrushes and thrushes. While enjoying the soothing and spiritual atmosphere of the place. After a day of hiking in the Gobi Desert, enjoy the magical moment by observing the starry sky as you may have never seen it before.

Province of Khentii

Very wild, it is for you the opportunity to make treks, to ride on horseback in the valleys. You will meet nomads with whom to exchange. The landscape combining steppes, valleys, mountains, lakes and rivers promises sweet nights under the stars. The province of Khentii is full of rivers of virgin and cold water. The first activity that lends itself to this landscape is angling. A laid-back afternoon, in an idyllic and soothing setting for fishing enthusiasts.

Experiences not to be missed

• Sleeping in a yurt: the yurt remains the main habitat of the Mongols. If you are curious, you can admire how they climb and dismantle the yurts in just a few hours. And above all discover the layout of this living space.

• To travel the country on a horse or camel: as said before, the spaces are immense and to cross them on the back of an animal represents an immense opportunity.
• Getting into the Trans-Mongolian: This is another fabulous way to discover the country. This train travels the country slowly, little used by tourists it is the opportunity to meet and discuss with Mongolians.

Do not forget, before each departure abroad to subscribe your international health insurance.

Why choose Mondassur for travel insurance?

As a 100% international insurance broker, we offer travel insurance policies that are carefully studied at the best rate for specific needs depending on your situation. Each insured has access to a 24/7 telephone support platform.

We facilitate your choice of travel insurance with our advice and immediate free online quotes. We reply to your e-mails within 24 hours (working days) and by phone from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time).

Compare our insurance offers and purchase your travel insurance for stays less than 3 months abroad.

If your minor child intends to leave French territory for any reason, some precautions should be taken :

• In all cases, do not forget to take an international travel insurance for your child.
• Since January 15, 2017, a minor child who lives in France and travels abroad alone or without being accompanied by one of his parents must be issued with an authorization to leave the country. That document is a form established and signed by a parent (or legal guardian).

This provision, which was abolished in 2012, is now part of the law for prevention of radicalization and the fight against terrorism.

French or foreign parents living in France

If the child lives in France and his parents are either French or foreigners, he must provide the following documents at the border:

• Valid ID of the minor: identity card or passport plus a visa if the country of destination requires it (if you don’t know you can check the country files on www.diplomatie.gouv.fr )
• Copy of identity card or passport of the signatory parent - The title must be valid or expired for less than 5 years
• Original of Cerfa form 15646 * 01 signed by one of the parents with parental authority

If the child lives abroad

A French child who is ordinarily living abroad and who is staying in France does not need to provide proof of leaving the country when leaving France. On the other hand, he must present a valid identity card or passport accompanied by a visa if required by the country of destination.

A foreign child who lives abroad and who stays or passes through France also does not have to submit an authorization to leave the country. He must be in possession of his ID and travel documents required by his country of destination.

For which countries is the Authorization mandatory?

This document is required whatever the country visited: Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, England ... regardless of the destination of the child. From the moment the minor crosses the French border, the authorization to leave the territory is required.

Who should sign the Authorization?

The signatory must be the custodian of parental authority. In the event of a divorce from the parents, if both parents have this status then either of them will complete and sign the document.

If a conflict exists and one of the parents objects to the child's departure from the territory where he lives, the child may resort to an opposition procedure (OST) in the event of an emergency or to a Territory (STI).

Young people are more likely to leave their jobs if they no longer meet their expectations. Traveling allows them to reflect on what they really want from a professional point of view. This generation favors travel to strengthen their CV: learn a new language, gain more work experience, study in another country.

Who is this generation where travel is part of their lives? Traveling forges youth, as well as their professional ambition!

Generation Y

Generation Y, born between the 80s and the late 90s, grew up with a computer in the hands and lived the internet revolution. Perceiving the world as a vast network and strongly favored by the many exchange programs like Erasmus, it is a generation accustomed to go abroad.

For almost ¾, going on a trip has become a necessity or even a priority totally different from the priorities of the previous generation who were buying a house or a car.

Unique and authentic

The young people of today stand out from the previous generations who demanded "all inclusive holidays" by the sea. A trend is emerging on the type of travel sought by young people who will favor adventure, lack of comfort, Nature and long stays. They are no longer so-called "rest" trips / holidays but in order to discover the world around us.

The watchword is authenticity, to be closer to the culture and the local populations when they visit. Authenticity for an unusual trip and to feed the blogs on which the content is essential !!

Social networks and blogs

Social networks are the daily life of generation Y: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat ... have become real means of communication.

This new generation, very traveling also becomes ambassadors by creating their own blog. Indeed, becoming a traveler or a tourist 2.0 is possible today thanks to the different applications and websites.

Over the past ten years or so, the number of blogs devoted to travel has increased considerably: good travel advice, compilations of good addresses, tricks and tricks of baroudorurs, illustrated notebooks, sketch reviews, narratives way "diary" or "adventures ", Blogs photos or video reports, old logbook, chronicles from here and elsewhere ... the genres are varied. Personalization is the rule.
Some of them manage to live today and manage to get on the road without having to work next door or break their piggy banks. By sponsoring, they go from country to country and are paid to tell their adventures.

Blogs have become true tourist guides for all trips. It is a new means of information and especially sharing of experience. So do not hesitate to consult the many travel blogs to help you organize your stay or to create one to share your authentic experience !!

A Japanese tradition

Do you know o-hanami? If the expression is not famous for us, it is impossible to miss it if you make a trip to Japan between March and April. Translated from Japanese, O-hanami means "contemplation of flowers". That hobby is very popular in Japan. People there give a special place to the beauty of nature and take time to look at the flowers and leaves throughout the year.

Sakura, the Queen of Flowers

But the queen of flowers, the one that makes all Japanese people addicted and makes so many foreigners dreaming about is cherry blossom, also called Sakura. At the beginning of spring, it is sometimes whole meadows and mountains that are covered with the magnificent pale pink and so recognizable Sakura. However, the flower is rare and only shows the tip of its nose about fifteen days a year throughout the archipelago. Each year, the Japanese media lend themselves to the game and broadcast a map of approximate dates of flowering area by area.

This year, many newspapers talk about the small town of Kawazu for being the first city full of cherry blossoms with thousands of trees. The whole gives a fairy-like spectacle which is very prized by photographers.
If you are going to Japan, consider buying a good travel insurance with good guarantees.