I'm an American woman. My boyfriend is Egyptian who lives and works in Doha. I'm coming for a visit in June. I know that living together is not allowed. Is there going to be any issue about coming for a visit to see him?
When my boyfriend comes here he stays at my house and gives the address for it if they ask. We hold hands in the mall and on the Corniche, and occasionally even sneak a kiss. :P My parents hold hands here all the time...it's sickening really. ;)
Hello everyone! I woke up to lots of messages! (smile)
Yes, we have met of course and it wasn't online. His brother is my neighbor. He comes to the states. He was just here and we spent 3 weeks together. He returned to Doha 2 weeks ago.
I would NOT ever meet someone online and fly to meet them that far away. I don't think I would even let them fly here to see me. Anyway, we are not strangers but I appreciate all concern.
I have to get ready for work. I'll be checking when I can. This is great!
I hope she has met him in person before and they are just meeting up again because Doha is a long way from the US. It sounds like she will be here without friends, family or support of any kind and she doesn't have an understanding of the culture. If she finds herself in trouble with this guy - who can she turn to for help?
Blue.... I hope it all works out for you but one thing you absolutely need to do is register with the US Embassy in Doha before you make the trip. You can do it online at http://qatar.usembassy.gov/registration2.html
You are right in what you are saying, people do CLICK on first meeting, oh and hey, maybe we are getting a little ahead of ourselves in this line of thought, maybe they have already met and she is excited to be seeing him AGAIN yes??
Hope that is the case and it all has a happy ending for them both.
Now thats a decision that she has to make, I was too following my instincts on this one, I forgot that she might have not met him...and this is those Online things...
Well for that we'll have to wait and see lady...but yes its a RISK NOT WORTH IT...but then again, I would really suggest, take the chance if you can afford it...who knows Brandybabes it might JUST CLICK...if it doesnt, she spends time with us here in Qatar, and she goes back to the US, all Single again...Fair Enough isnt it?
Hey think you are in danger of becoming a philosopher :)
Seriously though, what if she has only spoken to him on the internet and gets here to find things arn't as good as she first thought?? she will have a long time to regret the decision eh xx
So just read how you feel, what you have read, and all I can tell ya is pretty much a logic that I follow in life:
Always listen to the heart buddy, heart can make a lot of wrong decisions, but thats when the brain steps in pulls you up, and trust me the very few decisions that the heart makes and those that come true, give you the best of happiness that is incomparable to any other such reward of life...
And in this case, totally understandable how the situation on the Internet for you and off the Internet with him is, but then again, Life is a Good Game and you might as well the Risk, and trust me there is no Risk that aint Worth it...(Pats myself on the back for such a lovely line...lol!!!) so yea buddy, go for it, trust your instincts and hope you have a wonderful wonderful time ahead with yourself and your BF, and ofcourse with the UNCOMPARABLE Qatar Living folks, and ofcourse in particular ME...LOL!!!
Cheers and have a fantastic time...mate...
Good Night...and Sleep well...
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Brandylady, good morning, are you one of those innumerable ladies on here who is deprived of SLEEP...that you wake up in the damn morning having nothing to do...ch ch ch ...
Blue eyes - I have to ask although you are free to tell me its not any of my business. Have you met your BF in person before? I got the impression from your post that this is the first time you will be meeting him in person, that you really don't know him all that well. Everything you know is what he told you not what you have experienced by being with him. Did you meet him online and are now flying to Doha to meet him in person?
Very very nice people in this forum who are genuinely looking out for each others well being without anything in return--they will take care of you, even me for sure if im there, if ever you are in distress.
I appreciate all your advice. You are all sleeping now and I just got home from work. Every day is one day closer to Doha! I'm still a bit nervous but definitely want to use the Al Maha service. I think that will take some of the stress off me. Comes highly recommended so I will let him know to book it.
I have read lots on the internet about Western women and Eastern men and I must say 90% + has been negative. It really got me scared the last couple of days. However, I talk to this man every day and he has always done everything he has said he would do for me. He lets me know daily how much I mean to him. I have to trust him. He has no reason to lie to me. He has no plans to live in the states, at least not anytime in the next few years. He hasn't tried to sugarcoat anything. He has told me it's very different and that I have to make the decision on my own. We have talked about religion and his beliefs and the way he was raised and what he expects. He has said many times he doesn't want me to change that he loves who I am the way I am and that's what drew him to me. If I let the negative writings from the internet scare me and make me negative, I will loose him. I cannot put him in a category with other men who have lied and mistreated women. I would not want him to do the same to me. I want him to accept me for me and trust me to be what I say. He is the first man I have ever met where I don't feel like I am being lied to. I really trust him with everything. My instincts are almost always right with anything i've faced in life.
I will continue to discuss with all of you as I appreciate all your advice. Like anywhere, there are good and bad people in the world and we can't go through life not being able to trust anyone due to past experiences. Everyone is an individual.
Thanks again everyone and keep positive energy flowing my way!
Before I came to live here, I visited my Husband a couple of times and both times I was asked where I was staying, they also asked for a telephone number. Better to be prepared than not at all. Have a great time Blue and welcome to QL.
If you are worried about immigration - have your BF arrange the Al Maha service for you. He can do it right at the airport. There is a desk where passengers enter the terminal after picking up their luggage. It cost around 100 QR and you will not have to go through customs - Al Maha will handle all of the paperwork for you and bring you out to your BF. We use it for everyone who visits us and it works great.
HEy hey hey, you need to also keep a track, we are 8 hrs in front, and we have crossed way past the good morning call sign..LOL!!!
And hey I guess thats the best pieces of advice that can be given, come on down here, and have a decent time with your bf, and then spend sometime with the QL Folks, and then scoot off back to the US and carry on with your routine...
Good morning everyone! I appreciate all your comments and information. It really helps. Rememer, I'm 8 hours behind you in the states. Time for me to start my day. Hope you all had a great one.
If you have any other info or advice, I'll be reading!
Sorry that happened. I think it's perfectly OK and so I guess do most people. Will definitely make a point of cirlcing security guards at malls, holding hands with husband...even swinging arms. I dare them to call the police! They can't even tell someone to put out a cigarette most of the time!!! Give me strength!
A security guard in City Center. He said he would call the police! A crowd was gathering so they said sorry and wlked off quickly. I agree, you see people holding hands all the time with no problem, maybe just one guy
Are you doing some research on the MOI, and yes for these countries its just walk in-bloddy WHITE SKIN I tell ya...LOL!!!
And its QR 55/- for 2 weeks and then when those 2 weeks are getting over, just step into the immigration office at the airport (beside the airport) and pay another QR 55/- and get another 2 weeks...
After 4 weeks, earlier it used to be step out of the country and come back in ,like Doha - Bahrain - Doha (round flight and come back immediately) To restart the process and get another 4 weeks, in a year i think this could have been done for 3 mnths in total, but nowadays you dont need to go out also, just go to Qatar Airways office and I think you have to pay the fare of Return Ticket to Bahrain or Abudhabi and thats all you have another 4 weeks for you and your BF,
In KSA it's not easy , i lived there alomosy 10 years, yes in UAE its easy--Qaatar no idea yet--coz i never been there--bt i dnt think it wl be wise to move her on visit to meet bf---
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Hey hey hey come on DaRude dont spoil my repustation so directly...what jerk for...i m so nice to everyone on here , see today first time I gave a good advice for Blueeyes here...lol!!!
And Brandylady...hey there girl, I m doing quite ok...and yes I m at office...hey i get to office at 7 am girl...
Well DG, first up morning, hows your princess doing...
And secondly, yes this does happen but it happens only if you are walking on the wrong side of Qatar...meaning, does happen if you come across a big time Qatari or an Arab Guy who is extremely religious and that time yes you do get stares and stuff...but most of the times, I guess Qatar is also changing towards the modern era and people understand the change in times, atleast unlike in 1997 i dont see so many ladies with the covered veils, yes they wear it but its more just the hair nowadays...dont you think...
Really, jasminejasmine, where was that? I hold hands with my husband all the time in malls, the Corniche, etc. I'm surprised to hear that. Who told them off?
I knew you would step into the topic sooner or later...Paaji how you doing...
And no my house aint for Rent...what upper 2 portions...one is mine, one for my bro, one for my parents and the other is well yea thats kinda empty.........NOT!!!!
So hellno aint no rent here buddy...and why wud i give it to rent to a Girl and her BF anyways...christ I might as well give it to a Single Pretty Sweet Lady...isnt it DaRude...
I do give advices now and then pertaining to the topic...ladies isnt it> unlike some people might think, now I wonder where is my new friend...brandy, et swissy, bonjour madammes and a good morning to you both, have you seen my new found friend...LOL!!! YOU know who I m talking about...
And yes Blueeyes...hope this serves right...Al Maha Meet and Greet...is simple, smooth and sensuous (well for the guys that is...LOL!!!)
Novita is right. They might ask. They asked my American sister. It wasn't an issue but they did ask.
Ksarat also is giving good advice. Get your boyfriend to buy the Al Maha service and you will have no stress at all. He can buy it the day you are to arrive.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
KSA is right, Al Maha is great. The bottom line is that it is illegal, if the wrong person calls the police, you will be deported. It has happened to one person I know, but it was more down to having already offended someone. and it is so unlikely, for the one person I know who had a problem, I know at least 10 people who cohabit all the time. The authorities are not too bothered about it, but if a high up member of the community complained, they would act on it. You'll be fine, don't worry, the risk is so minimal it's not worth worrying about. Don't hold hands in public places though, my friend got a BIG telling off the other day!
First of all, welcome aboard QL, and now foryour question,
Like many other people have mentioned, and unlike Novi mentioned, they will freaking not ask you where yougoing to stay...
And as well another quick suggestion which is very very very useful is you could take the Meet and Greet Al Maha Services...you enter the airport terminal
They take you into their dedicated Al Maha Lounge, have a coffee and a croissant and in the meanwhile, no lines, no queues, nothing and surely no questions, You will have your stamp and entry ready, and then one of the fine and pretty looking ladies (o they are damn pretty...lol!!!), will escort you out to the Baggage Claim and after that escort you out to the exit of the Airport...thats all, noone asks ANY QUESTIONS...NOONE AT ALL...
This is very handy and it costs about QR 100/- which about US$ 35 which isnt very expensive by any standards...
And ofcourse that Blueeyes, just try and stay a touch careful when staying in-house with your buddy boy...otherwise things are pretty normal...you might want to rent an Executive Service Apartment for the time you are here...that works out nicely as well...
Cheers and once again, dont scoot off from Doha without meeting the QL Folks...LOL!!!!
AND Qatarsiun (QS), now why would you want to know about her boyfriend's brother, HEY DID YOU FORGET ME BY ANY CHANCE>>>???? LOL!!!
I believe this may be right - it might apply to some but perhaps not to all is much better to have an answer prepared than none going into a situation being naiave is never good.
hi, to build on what qatarisun said.. the visa upon arrival is QR100~
and if customs ask you where your accomm is, just say you don't know (because there are no addresses in Qatar).. but your friend is going to pick you up and show you around...
Everyone, that you so much for your advice. He has told me not to worry that people will not bother us and he is even renting an extra 1 bdrm apt in case someone does. However, he plans on staying with me in it.
I have been super stressed out about all this as I don't want any trouble for me or him. I just want to be able to come and spend some quality time with him. I have done lots or research and know it's very different there and respect that. I will not draw any attention to myself.
Anything you can advise me on is much appreciated to everyone!
They are NOT going to ask her where she will be staying.. over two years ago i came to Qatar for 2 weeks vacation to visit my ex.. They stamped my passport and let me in...and even didn't ask where i am going to stay.. maximum, even IF they ask, she can say: in my friend's house... nobody will verify anything...
come here blueyse, have fun.. it will be a bit hot, but hope you enjoy it...
again.. they WILL NOT ask you anything. All the procedure of getting visa takes about 2-3 minutes.. they just check your passport, collect the payment (be ready to pay something like QR50, which is about US$15 by credit card), put the stamp in your passprot, and you are IN..
Novita, I don't know. Are they going to ask me that? I asked him last night about that and he said they wouldn't ask me. I don't have any idea what they will or won't ask because I haven't traveled and stayed in another country except Mexico.
That was quick. Yes, I know what you are talking about. But seriously, is it a big deal to other people if someone who lives in Qatar has a girlfriend or boyfriend staying with them for a vacation?
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Good night and sweet dreams! Talk tomorrow.....
Give a little love and it all comes back to you!
and getting hotter every day. May be a little more humid too by then.
I am just checkin in quick then off to bed,
goodnight xxx
Yes, I'm getting really excited. I will be there mid June...It's going to be HOT I guess.
So much to do and learn still.....
Give a little love and it all comes back to you!
Well, yes it was genuine concern so glad that it was unfounded.
You will be getting excited by now though I bet!!! :) xx
Gypsy,
Nothing wrong your parents holding hands, life doesn't stop at 40 (if you know what I mean ) lol ;) xxx
When my boyfriend comes here he stays at my house and gives the address for it if they ask. We hold hands in the mall and on the Corniche, and occasionally even sneak a kiss. :P My parents hold hands here all the time...it's sickening really. ;)
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Hello everyone! I woke up to lots of messages! (smile)
Yes, we have met of course and it wasn't online. His brother is my neighbor. He comes to the states. He was just here and we spent 3 weeks together. He returned to Doha 2 weeks ago.
I would NOT ever meet someone online and fly to meet them that far away. I don't think I would even let them fly here to see me. Anyway, we are not strangers but I appreciate all concern.
I have to get ready for work. I'll be checking when I can. This is great!
Thanks everyone!
C
Give a little love and it all comes back to you!
Did you forget something this morning...uhhhh noooo...not a Good morning girl...I am pretty sure you would have thought that...mean girl...LOL!!!
But who she could turn to for help....QATAR LIVING!!!
I hope she has met him in person before and they are just meeting up again because Doha is a long way from the US. It sounds like she will be here without friends, family or support of any kind and she doesn't have an understanding of the culture. If she finds herself in trouble with this guy - who can she turn to for help?
Blue.... I hope it all works out for you but one thing you absolutely need to do is register with the US Embassy in Doha before you make the trip. You can do it online at http://qatar.usembassy.gov/registration2.html
I wish you all the best.
you woke me up!!!! :)
was dreaming of princes on Arab Stallions, coming to whisk me away to their fairytale castle,
going back to sleep, think I like it there lol :) zzzzzzz
Step out of Wonderland and Fairy Tales...you dont sleep offline, you tend to sleep off and walk into Dreams online eyy girl...LOL!!!
Ofcourse, lets wait for her to get online and tell us that first meeting or the consequences of the first meeting this is...LOL!!!
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Morning Tcom.
You are right in what you are saying, people do CLICK on first meeting, oh and hey, maybe we are getting a little ahead of ourselves in this line of thought, maybe they have already met and she is excited to be seeing him AGAIN yes??
Hope that is the case and it all has a happy ending for them both.
awww just like a fairy tale huh?? ;)
Whats happening up there in the Office, busy or not...>Morning to you cheffy boy ofcourse...
Good morning sarat and all the early birds
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Now thats a decision that she has to make, I was too following my instincts on this one, I forgot that she might have not met him...and this is those Online things...
Well for that we'll have to wait and see lady...but yes its a RISK NOT WORTH IT...but then again, I would really suggest, take the chance if you can afford it...who knows Brandybabes it might JUST CLICK...if it doesnt, she spends time with us here in Qatar, and she goes back to the US, all Single again...Fair Enough isnt it?
Now that was a headstart to the day with that news I will call them today, want their "SERVICE"...LOL!!!
Hey think you are in danger of becoming a philosopher :)
Seriously though, what if she has only spoken to him on the internet and gets here to find things arn't as good as she first thought?? she will have a long time to regret the decision eh xx
Al Maha service has to be booked 24 hours before the person lands in Doha they dont do on the spot booking.
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First up, at this hour, You must be sleeping...
So just read how you feel, what you have read, and all I can tell ya is pretty much a logic that I follow in life:
Always listen to the heart buddy, heart can make a lot of wrong decisions, but thats when the brain steps in pulls you up, and trust me the very few decisions that the heart makes and those that come true, give you the best of happiness that is incomparable to any other such reward of life...
And in this case, totally understandable how the situation on the Internet for you and off the Internet with him is, but then again, Life is a Good Game and you might as well the Risk, and trust me there is no Risk that aint Worth it...(Pats myself on the back for such a lovely line...lol!!!) so yea buddy, go for it, trust your instincts and hope you have a wonderful wonderful time ahead with yourself and your BF, and ofcourse with the UNCOMPARABLE Qatar Living folks, and ofcourse in particular ME...LOL!!!
Cheers and have a fantastic time...mate...
Good Night...and Sleep well...
And for the others
Brandylady, good morning, are you one of those innumerable ladies on here who is deprived of SLEEP...that you wake up in the damn morning having nothing to do...ch ch ch ...
Was thinking the same but didn't like to ask, if this is the case it's a bit of a worry don't you think??
Strange country, far from home x
Blue eyes - I have to ask although you are free to tell me its not any of my business. Have you met your BF in person before? I got the impression from your post that this is the first time you will be meeting him in person, that you really don't know him all that well. Everything you know is what he told you not what you have experienced by being with him. Did you meet him online and are now flying to Doha to meet him in person?
your the man of the house and you have her permission to say it!!! lol :) xx
Really, I swear, I promise, I truly think so.
Just dont tell her ok! lol
no
really, dont tell her. Man I crack myself up.
Good night
that sounds wonderful. Hope you obey the demands Javi, she needs to relax and obviously your the man to do it.
Now, get off this QL and attend to it!!!
:) xx
Wife wants a massage, I guess thats about as far as I know.
Chakapaw papawpaw! NOT!
Charlie Brown!!!!
:) :) :) :)
What you going to be up to today, or tomorrow, whatever time it is????????
I know nothing. You mean snoopie?
you been at the Whisky??
Blueyes?? you mean the secret base that everyone knows about??? lol
I am from Uzbekistan, me name is Borat, Mi sister is best prostitute in whole country. You like?
If you need any info related to such, just PM me.
Nope, I sure dont work on base, Nope, sure dont, nah ah.
Thank you JAVI. I read your profile...your from the US? Are you there for Military reasons and work on the base?
Give a little love and it all comes back to you!
Very very nice people in this forum who are genuinely looking out for each others well being without anything in return--they will take care of you, even me for sure if im there, if ever you are in distress.
Thank you! I plan on it! Can't wait!
You guys are great!
Give a little love and it all comes back to you!
Greetings everyone.
Blueyes, just chill out and have fun, everything will be nice, just have a positive mind, I wish you a great and amazing time with your boyfriend.
Kind regards.
"If you`re dreaming a love story let tears tell us about it"
Just like what James Brown said, "Watch yourself!"
Hello everyone!
I appreciate all your advice. You are all sleeping now and I just got home from work. Every day is one day closer to Doha! I'm still a bit nervous but definitely want to use the Al Maha service. I think that will take some of the stress off me. Comes highly recommended so I will let him know to book it.
I have read lots on the internet about Western women and Eastern men and I must say 90% + has been negative. It really got me scared the last couple of days. However, I talk to this man every day and he has always done everything he has said he would do for me. He lets me know daily how much I mean to him. I have to trust him. He has no reason to lie to me. He has no plans to live in the states, at least not anytime in the next few years. He hasn't tried to sugarcoat anything. He has told me it's very different and that I have to make the decision on my own. We have talked about religion and his beliefs and the way he was raised and what he expects. He has said many times he doesn't want me to change that he loves who I am the way I am and that's what drew him to me. If I let the negative writings from the internet scare me and make me negative, I will loose him. I cannot put him in a category with other men who have lied and mistreated women. I would not want him to do the same to me. I want him to accept me for me and trust me to be what I say. He is the first man I have ever met where I don't feel like I am being lied to. I really trust him with everything. My instincts are almost always right with anything i've faced in life.
I will continue to discuss with all of you as I appreciate all your advice. Like anywhere, there are good and bad people in the world and we can't go through life not being able to trust anyone due to past experiences. Everyone is an individual.
Thanks again everyone and keep positive energy flowing my way!
C
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Before I came to live here, I visited my Husband a couple of times and both times I was asked where I was staying, they also asked for a telephone number. Better to be prepared than not at all. Have a great time Blue and welcome to QL.
Tweetybird, good idea of yours!!!!!!!!!
If you are worried about immigration - have your BF arrange the Al Maha service for you. He can do it right at the airport. There is a desk where passengers enter the terminal after picking up their luggage. It cost around 100 QR and you will not have to go through customs - Al Maha will handle all of the paperwork for you and bring you out to your BF. We use it for everyone who visits us and it works great.
or good afternoon Blue eyes,
trust today you are feeling more positive about visiting??
:)
HEy hey hey, you need to also keep a track, we are 8 hrs in front, and we have crossed way past the good morning call sign..LOL!!!
And hey I guess thats the best pieces of advice that can be given, come on down here, and have a decent time with your bf, and then spend sometime with the QL Folks, and then scoot off back to the US and carry on with your routine...
Now that does sound like a good deal isnt it...?
Good morning everyone! I appreciate all your comments and information. It really helps. Rememer, I'm 8 hours behind you in the states. Time for me to start my day. Hope you all had a great one.
If you have any other info or advice, I'll be reading!
Thanks
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Sorry that happened. I think it's perfectly OK and so I guess do most people. Will definitely make a point of cirlcing security guards at malls, holding hands with husband...even swinging arms. I dare them to call the police! They can't even tell someone to put out a cigarette most of the time!!! Give me strength!
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A security guard in City Center. He said he would call the police! A crowd was gathering so they said sorry and wlked off quickly. I agree, you see people holding hands all the time with no problem, maybe just one guy
Its just my advice---thanks
We aint moving her, she is moving, and I think its perfectly going to be OK...loosen up people...come on loosen up...
My wife and I avoid holding hands for the exact reason jasminejasmine described. Most people are cool with it, but it only takes one.
Are you doing some research on the MOI, and yes for these countries its just walk in-bloddy WHITE SKIN I tell ya...LOL!!!
And its QR 55/- for 2 weeks and then when those 2 weeks are getting over, just step into the immigration office at the airport (beside the airport) and pay another QR 55/- and get another 2 weeks...
After 4 weeks, earlier it used to be step out of the country and come back in ,like Doha - Bahrain - Doha (round flight and come back immediately) To restart the process and get another 4 weeks, in a year i think this could have been done for 3 mnths in total, but nowadays you dont need to go out also, just go to Qatar Airways office and I think you have to pay the fare of Return Ticket to Bahrain or Abudhabi and thats all you have another 4 weeks for you and your BF,
Cheers...!!!
In KSA it's not easy , i lived there alomosy 10 years, yes in UAE its easy--Qaatar no idea yet--coz i never been there--bt i dnt think it wl be wise to move her on visit to meet bf---
hey we are hijacking again, tut tut :)
Off for some toast with strawberry jam for breakfast and a nice coffee mmmmmmmm all finished off with a cig or two or three xx
Ghood morningh to youkh
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wow!!!!
very intresting
thanks for the information Da.
lol
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no problem, wherever, whatever, all for him to do as he pleases eh?? :) and hey by the way, good morning Da xx
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Hey hey hey come on DaRude dont spoil my repustation so directly...what jerk for...i m so nice to everyone on here , see today first time I gave a good advice for Blueeyes here...lol!!!
And Brandylady...hey there girl, I m doing quite ok...and yes I m at office...hey i get to office at 7 am girl...
thats a secret btwn me and him. i know where he is now and with whom and how many of them. :D
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Well DG, first up morning, hows your princess doing...
And secondly, yes this does happen but it happens only if you are walking on the wrong side of Qatar...meaning, does happen if you come across a big time Qatari or an Arab Guy who is extremely religious and that time yes you do get stares and stuff...but most of the times, I guess Qatar is also changing towards the modern era and people understand the change in times, atleast unlike in 1997 i dont see so many ladies with the covered veils, yes they wear it but its more just the hair nowadays...dont you think...
Don't belive what??
He not in the office??
Mmmmm??? got me thinking so come on an answer please :)
ah dont believe him brandy
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Really, jasminejasmine, where was that? I hold hands with my husband all the time in malls, the Corniche, etc. I'm surprised to hear that. Who told them off?
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All present sir,
how are you this fine morning?? already at the office??
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I knew you would step into the topic sooner or later...Paaji how you doing...
And no my house aint for Rent...what upper 2 portions...one is mine, one for my bro, one for my parents and the other is well yea thats kinda empty.........NOT!!!!
So hellno aint no rent here buddy...and why wud i give it to rent to a Girl and her BF anyways...christ I might as well give it to a Single Pretty Sweet Lady...isnt it DaRude...
I do give advices now and then pertaining to the topic...ladies isnt it> unlike some people might think, now I wonder where is my new friend...brandy, et swissy, bonjour madammes and a good morning to you both, have you seen my new found friend...LOL!!! YOU know who I m talking about...
And yes Blueeyes...hope this serves right...Al Maha Meet and Greet...is simple, smooth and sensuous (well for the guys that is...LOL!!!)
you home the upper 2 portions are empty right
why dont you rent them out
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Novita is right. They might ask. They asked my American sister. It wasn't an issue but they did ask.
Ksarat also is giving good advice. Get your boyfriend to buy the Al Maha service and you will have no stress at all. He can buy it the day you are to arrive.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
have already given her the information about the meet and greet but thank you, couldn't remember the name of it.
Morning x
KSA is right, Al Maha is great. The bottom line is that it is illegal, if the wrong person calls the police, you will be deported. It has happened to one person I know, but it was more down to having already offended someone. and it is so unlikely, for the one person I know who had a problem, I know at least 10 people who cohabit all the time. The authorities are not too bothered about it, but if a high up member of the community complained, they would act on it. You'll be fine, don't worry, the risk is so minimal it's not worth worrying about. Don't hold hands in public places though, my friend got a BIG telling off the other day!
hmmm???
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Dont even think about saying HOTEL...cos in that case they normally ask you for a hotel reservation or a hotel booking...
Just give them your friend's address...doesnt matter...and hey trust me, they wont ASK...
Hey there buddy,
First of all, welcome aboard QL, and now foryour question,
Like many other people have mentioned, and unlike Novi mentioned, they will freaking not ask you where yougoing to stay...
And as well another quick suggestion which is very very very useful is you could take the Meet and Greet Al Maha Services...you enter the airport terminal
They take you into their dedicated Al Maha Lounge, have a coffee and a croissant and in the meanwhile, no lines, no queues, nothing and surely no questions, You will have your stamp and entry ready, and then one of the fine and pretty looking ladies (o they are damn pretty...lol!!!), will escort you out to the Baggage Claim and after that escort you out to the exit of the Airport...thats all, noone asks ANY QUESTIONS...NOONE AT ALL...
This is very handy and it costs about QR 100/- which about US$ 35 which isnt very expensive by any standards...
And ofcourse that Blueeyes, just try and stay a touch careful when staying in-house with your buddy boy...otherwise things are pretty normal...you might want to rent an Executive Service Apartment for the time you are here...that works out nicely as well...
Cheers and once again, dont scoot off from Doha without meeting the QL Folks...LOL!!!!
AND Qatarsiun (QS), now why would you want to know about her boyfriend's brother, HEY DID YOU FORGET ME BY ANY CHANCE>>>???? LOL!!!
So what's the best reply if I'm asked where I'm staying?
Do I say with a friend? Do I say I'm looking for a hotel?
Thanks
I believe this may be right - it might apply to some but perhaps not to all is much better to have an answer prepared than none going into a situation being naiave is never good.
4 words, be very carefull please.
Everybody is right everybody is wrong it depends where you stand.
Maybe its the glasses, the wig and the fishnet stockings eh??? :) x
Perhaps my friends and family look particularly dodgy, but several of them were asked where they are staying in Qatar at immigration.
hi, to build on what qatarisun said.. the visa upon arrival is QR100~
and if customs ask you where your accomm is, just say you don't know (because there are no addresses in Qatar).. but your friend is going to pick you up and show you around...
good luck~~
I think, most certainly yes, Novi77 and that dude darude, treysdad will be your best source of info--good luck.
I would try novi first, she is the "BOMB"
Hey, is this site screened by the CIA for wordings like bomb? Pls let me know ASAP, If it is, I meant novi is the "man" and not bomb
have fun ......
does your bf have an untaken brother by the chance??
..lol.. kidding kidding!!!
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Everyone, that you so much for your advice. He has told me not to worry that people will not bother us and he is even renting an extra 1 bdrm apt in case someone does. However, he plans on staying with me in it.
I have been super stressed out about all this as I don't want any trouble for me or him. I just want to be able to come and spend some quality time with him. I have done lots or research and know it's very different there and respect that. I will not draw any attention to myself.
Anything you can advise me on is much appreciated to everyone!
They are NOT going to ask her where she will be staying.. over two years ago i came to Qatar for 2 weeks vacation to visit my ex.. They stamped my passport and let me in...and even didn't ask where i am going to stay.. maximum, even IF they ask, she can say: in my friend's house... nobody will verify anything...
come here blueyse, have fun.. it will be a bit hot, but hope you enjoy it...
have a great time!
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as european i can say,just do it.you will have no problems.i know what i am talking about.i did the same.and soon again.
really it is not a problem for you nor for him.
that is the experience i made.
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good luck,lot of fun and enjoy it.
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again.. they WILL NOT ask you anything. All the procedure of getting visa takes about 2-3 minutes.. they just check your passport, collect the payment (be ready to pay something like QR50, which is about US$15 by credit card), put the stamp in your passprot, and you are IN..
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Novita, I don't know. Are they going to ask me that? I asked him last night about that and he said they wouldn't ask me. I don't have any idea what they will or won't ask because I haven't traveled and stayed in another country except Mexico.
Private Message.
When you arrive in the immigration, and they ask you where you going to stay? What you going to tell the officer?
Not sure, but i think its something my wife blames her erratic moods and shopping sprees on!
Thanks everyone...Brandylady, what is a PM?
Blue eyes, you just come and have a good time, don't honestly think you will have any problems, have sent you a PM :)
It is if someone calls the police. Its very unlikely, but you only have to offend one person. In reality the risk is very low, I think.
That was quick. Yes, I know what you are talking about. But seriously, is it a big deal to other people if someone who lives in Qatar has a girlfriend or boyfriend staying with them for a vacation?
"Lets get it on."
You know, what im talking bout common baby.
Have a great time Miss:)
chakapaw, papawpaw.