Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C., United States; address 2555 M Street, NW, 20037, Washington, DC; phone +12022741600. Head of mission: Mr Sheikh Meshal…
Head of mission: Mr Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Representative (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Mansour Abdullah Salem AlSulaiteen, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Rashed Ali Hassan Al- Khater, Consul General (as of 2015)
Qatar is increasingly appealing to American visitors due to its unique combination of modernity and cultural heritage, complemented by stunning desert and urban scenery. Although the number of tourists is moderate, the high spending per visitor indicates its status as a premium destination. With 33.5 million Americans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Qatar an intriguing option.
Qatar is considered a safe destination for tourists from the United States. According to the Global Peace Index, Qatar ranks 29th out of 160 countries, significantly safer than the United States, which ranks 130th. In terms of crime statistics, Qatar has a notably low murder rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to the United States, which has a rate of 6.8. Additionally, the rates of female murders are also lower in Qatar (0.5) than in the U.S. (2.9). The Global Organized Crime Index further highlights Qatar's safety, with a score of 1.0 for mafia groups, indicating a low presence of organized crime, compared to the United States' score of 5.0. While some crime networks and state crimes have similar scores in both countries, Qatar generally exhibits lower levels of violent crime and organized crime. Overall, tourists can feel relatively secure while visiting Qatar.