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Nigerian male travellers will no longer be granted tourist or transit visas to Qatar unless accompanied by their families.
The Qatari government announced this in a recent notice as part of its new visa regulation.
These new restrictions come amid growing concerns by Qatari authorities over compliance with entry and exit regulations.
Qatar, in its notice, cited the frequent cases of overstays by Nigerian travellers as the reason for new restrictions.
In addition, visa applicants must provide proof of a confirmed return ticket alongside hotel accommodation.
According to the Qatari Ministry of Interior, only five-star hotels will now qualify for visa processing.
(Premium Times)
