The Ministry of Interior (MoI) had recently made changes to procedures for Indians travelling to Qatar on on-arrival visas.

While the number of days Indians can stay in Qatar on on-arrival visas had been reduced to 30, some new clauses — like possession of credit cards in the name of the traveller — had also been introduced.

But now, further amends have been made and a traveller can carry either a credit or debit card while travelling to Qatar for visa-free entry, reported Gulf Times.

“Applicant must be in possession of a valid credit or debit card (Mandatory to present a valid credit or debit card in the name of the traveller; in case of travelling with family, the family head should have a card in his name),” said the announcement on the MoI website.

All other clauses remain unchanged. The traveller will need a hotel reservation, confirmed return ticket as well as passport validity of at least six months.