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Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance

Whether you’re visiting Al Khor, Sealine, or Dukhan – AlKoot got you covered! Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance provides important protection against unexpected medical situations that may arise while visiting the State of Qatar, making your Qatar experience safer and more enjoyable. The well-being of the visitors to the State of Qatar is our priority, therefore the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar has set the necessary regulations to ensure that you receive quality healthcare services if needed. This policy covers accidents and emergencies, ambulance transportation, COVID-19 & quarantine charges, medical evacuation and more.

So fasten your seat belt and enjoy Qatar with peace of mind!

FAQs

Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance

Is health insurance mandatory for visitors to the State of Qatar?

What documents does the visitor receive from the insurer after purchasing the policy?

What is the cost of the visitor's basic Health Insurance Policy?

What is the minimum duration of the Visitor Insurance Policy?

Does the insurance remain valid in case of a request to extend the stay in Qatar for more than 30 days?

If I have a multiple-entry visa, will my Visitor Insurance Policy remain valid?

If I have a single-entry visa, will the visitor insurance policy remain valid in case of leaving the State of Qatar?

What should a Visitor adhere to, before entering the State of Qatar regarding the mandatory health insurance scheme?

What does the Visitor Insurance policy cover?

Does the Visitor Health Insurance Policy cover me in GCC or other countries?

If a person decides to visit Qatar for two days, does he have to purchase a health insurance policy and pay the premium?

Is the premium or part of it refundable if the visitor stays for a duration less than the period of the visa?

In case the pre-arrival visa was issued and the visitor is unable to enter the State of Qatar, is he/she entitled to a premium refund on the basic insurance policy which is paid to the insurance company?

Should the Visitor Insurance Policy be renewed before or after the Visa extension request?

How will the Visitor receive the Policy?

What documents will be needed in case of Emergency Treatment?

Does the basic insurance policy for visitors cover emergencies during travel?

If a healthcare service is not covered by the visitor’s insurance policy, how can the visitor avail the service?

Is the visitor entitled to choose the healthcare provider for treatment?

Can I change the insurer when I renew the visitor visa?

Does the visitor have to pay the cost of the emergency service received from an out-of-network provider?

How can I file a complaint against the insurer service provider or any other entity?

What do I do if the complaint is not resolved by the insurance company or service provider?

If I am not satisfied with the response to my complaint, what can I do next?