However, it seems that such restrictions are not applicable to senior citizens who are visiting Qatar. Of late, several such Indian citizens can be seen around the shopping centres and public places.
“My parents have come here availing the visa-on-arrival facility. They are over 75 years of age and were not stopped at the Indian airport. So, this restriction can only be applied to certain sections of people,” said an Indian resident whose parents reached Qatar a few days ago using the visa-on-arrival facility.
According to India’s Emigration Act, 1983, ECR passport holders require to obtain an “Emigration Clearance” from the office of Protector of Emigrants, Ministry of External Affairs, India for travelling to 18 countries, including Qatar. One of the main factors that determines whether an Indian citizen requires an ECR stamp is not clearing the matriculation (Class 10) examination, according to sources.
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