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Travel Agency Checklist — Qatar
Starting a travel agency in Qatar requires tourism authority licensing, and optionally IATA accreditation. This checklist covers licensing, bank guarantees, and operational setup.
Company & Licensing
- Register with travel agency activity codes at MOCI
- Obtain CR and Trade License
- Apply for Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) license
- Provide bank guarantee (QAR 100,000-200,000)
- Secure office premises — QTA may require a physical office
IATA & GDS Setup
- Apply for IATA accreditation if issuing airline tickets directly
- Provide IATA financial guarantee and insurance
- Set up GDS system (Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo)
- Train staff on booking systems
- Establish relationships with airlines and hotel chains
Operations
- Set up booking and CRM software
- Establish supplier agreements (hotels, transfers, tours)
- Set up payment processing for customer bookings
- Obtain professional liability insurance
Pro Tip
Start without IATA — use consolidators for ticketing while building your business. Apply for IATA accreditation once your volume justifies the financial guarantee and compliance requirements.
FAQ
CR, Trade License, QTA license, and optionally IATA accreditation. A bank guarantee is required for QTA licensing.
Only if issuing airline tickets directly. You can use consolidators without IATA. Accreditation gives better rates and direct airline access.
QAR 100,000 to 200,000 depending on service type. Held for the license duration and refunded upon closure.
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