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We hope you’re excited to head to Doha for Web Summit Qatar!
We hope you’re excited to head to Doha for Web Summit Qatar!
You'll find some useful information below that will help you plan your stay in Doha.
Please note: All travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the individual, and must be made independent of Web Summit.
Airport information
Airport information
What's the nearest airport, and how far is it from the event venue?
What's the nearest airport, and how far is it from the event venue?
Hamad International Airport is the main international gateway to Qatar (DOH)
It’s a 30-minute drive from the venue, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC).
Customs restrictions
Customs restrictions
Are there particular customs restrictions that I should be conscious of when travelling to Qatar?
Are there particular customs restrictions that I should be conscious of when travelling to Qatar?
There are certain goods whose import or export is restricted under the provisions of the Common Customs Law for the GCC States.
Please see here for more information.
We advise you to look into these restrictions before you fly to Qatar.
Visa information
Visa information
If you’re traveling from outside Qatar, please check whether you need a visa to enter the country.
See the application requirements and required documents here. While we will not engage directly with your relevant embassy, we can supply you with a letter confirming you will be attending Web Summit Qatar, in order to support your application.
Please note: It is solely your responsibility to assess and manage your visa requirements. It may take some time for your embassy to process your visa application. Please be sure to request your visa in plenty of time before your anticipated date of travel. Your embassy should be able to give you an idea of average waiting periods for visa processing.Can you send me a letter confirming my attendance at Web Summit Qatar, to support my visa application?
You can request a letter by signing into your attendee portal. You will need your ticket booking reference to sign in. This can be found in your confirmation email or on your ticket dashboard.
Using the link above, you'll first need to complete your Web Summit Qatar profile if you haven't done so already. Once you're done, click 'Complete Profile' and you'll be taken to the Attendee documents page.
On the Attendee documents page, click 'Request confirmation letter' and add your personal details, as per your passport (name, nationality, country of residence, passport number and date of birth).
Once completed, your letter will be emailed to your login email address shortly after.
NOTE: You can only apply once for this letter, so you must ensure that you enter your information correctly.
I need to include contact details for Web Summit in my visa application. What should I submit?
I need to include contact details for Web Summit in my visa application. What should I submit?
Name: Connected Intelligence Limited
Contact number: We don't have a contact number
Email address: info@websummit.com
Please note: Your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
To support your visa application process, we may share this confirmation letter with the respective authorities upon their request. If you do not agree, please object to this process by emailing us at info@websummit.com.
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