The European Commission made an official proposal to the European Council for Qatari and Kuwaiti nationals to be exempted from visa requirements for visits shorter than 90 days in any 180-day period in any Schengen Area country or member state, with the reasons for such stays being family visits, business or tourism.
“The State of Qatar welcomes the announcement of the European Commission to include Qatar on the list of countries whose citizens are exempted from the Schengen Visa and the announcement of beginning the final negotiations between Qatar and the European Union for exempting Qatari citizens from Schengen Visa,” the Qatari Foreign Ministry wrote on a statement.
The request has still to be accepted by the EU Council, but the chances of it being granted are good because the country has met all of the needed requirements, which include irregular migration, public policy and security, economic advantages, and connections with the 27-nation bloc. Qatari nationals can also travel as long as they have biometric identification.
If you would like to contact us send an email at : [email protected]