Sorry to hear about this. It sounds like you not only missed out on an amazing opportunity and experience, but also found out what lots of other people who wish to leave Qatar but can't must feel - trapped.
I am a bit confused though - I thought anyone wanting to leave the country had to obtain an exit visa, yet you say you're normally free to travel through the airport on your family sponsorship. I'm on family sponsorship and always get an exit visa before I travel.
I can kinda see why Qatar introduced the exit visa system, but the way it removes peoples freedom of movement completely sucks.
Hi Nigel
Sorry to hear about this. It sounds like you not only missed out on an amazing opportunity and experience, but also found out what lots of other people who wish to leave Qatar but can't must feel - trapped.
I am a bit confused though - I thought anyone wanting to leave the country had to obtain an exit visa, yet you say you're normally free to travel through the airport on your family sponsorship. I'm on family sponsorship and always get an exit visa before I travel.
I can kinda see why Qatar introduced the exit visa system, but the way it removes peoples freedom of movement completely sucks.
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