The Philippine Embassy in Qatar warns of fraudulent websites offering e-visas.

Country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Philippines in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Philippines in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year’s Day (Araw ng Bagong Taon);
• February 25, Saturday: EDSA Revolution Anniversary (Anibersaryo ng rebolusyon ng EDSA);
• March 6, Thursday: Maundy Thursday (Huwebes Santo);
• March 7, Friday: Good Friday (Magandang Biyernes);
• April 8, Saturday: Black Saturday (Itim na Sabado);
• April 9, Sunday: Day of Valor (Araw ng lakas ng loob);
• April 22, Saturday: Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr);
• May 1, Monday: Labor Day (Araw ng mga Manggagawa);
• June 12, Monday: Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan);
• June 28, Wednesday: Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha);
• August 21, Monday: Ninoy Aquino Day (Araw ni Ninoy Aquino);
• August 28, Monday: National Heroes Day (Pambansang Araw ng Bayani);
• November 1, Wednesday: All Saints’ Day (Araw ng mga Santo);
• November 2, Thursday: All Saints’ Day (Araw ng mga Santo);
• November 30, Thursday: Bonifacio Day (Araw ng Bonifacio);
• December 8, Friday: Immaculate Conception (Immaculate paglilihi);
• December 25, Monday: Christmas (Pasko);
• December 30, Saturday: Rizal Day (Rizal Day);
• December 31, Sunday: New Year’s Eve (Bisperas ng Bagong Taon).

The dates of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha will be officially approved by the President of the Philippines.

Qatar: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Qatar in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Qatar in 2023. Non-working days:

• Tuesday 14 February: National Sports Day (اليوم الرياضي للدولة);
• April 21 to April 23, Friday to Sunday: Eid al-Fitr (عطلة عيد الفطر);
• from June 27 to June 29, from Tuesday to Thursday: Eid al-Adha (إجازة عيد الأضحى);
• Monday 18 December: National Day (اليوم الوطني).