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Issue license for tourism transportation mean


This service describes the procedures necessary to issue a license for tourism transportation mean according to the rules and requirements associated with it.

The categories of  maritime transportation means include the following categories

1)   Category (A) - refers to boats used for short trips only; they operate within the Corniche area.

2)   Category (B) - refers to boats used for long trips and operate beyond the Corniche area.

3)   Category (C) - refers to boats used for long trips offering accommodation and meals (premium and luxury boats such as yachts).

Individuals can only operate Category (A) while both Categories (B) and (C) should be operated by licensed tourism companies.

 

  • Applicant must be listed as either owner, partner, or authorized signatory on the commercial registration.
  • There may not be another open request of the same type.
  • The commercial registration must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial permit must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial activities required must be contained in the commercial registration and commercial permit.
  • The establishment ID must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The applicant’s identification card must be valid at the time of application.
  • Curriculum vitae of the general manager.
  • Copy of commercial permit.
  • Copy of commercial registration.
  • Copy of first aid certificate.
  • Copy of rescue certificate.
  • Certificate of electrical connections inspection.
  • Pictures of the transportation mean and its facilities.
  • Copy of NOC (ministry of transport and communications or ministry of interior – traffic department).
  • Copy of the insurance policy.

The fees for issuing a license for tourism transportation means are calculated based on the following selected activities:

  • Activity fee – Traditional boat is QR 2,000 per boat.
  • Activity fee – Cruise ship is QR 2,000 per ship.
  • Activity fee – Tourism bus is QR 2,000 per bus.
  • Activity fee – 4x4 vehicle is QR 1,500 per vehicle.
  • Fees are paid after the application is approved.
  1. Login to the portal with your NAS credentials.
  2. Go to My Account.
  3. Click on the View to choose the organization.
  4. Select the specific service from the List of services (right-hand side).
  5. Fill in the required data.
  6. Attach the required documents.
  7. Confirm the accuracy of the entered data.
  8. Submit the service application.

Renew license for tourism transportation mean


This service describes the procedures necessary to renew a license for tourism transportation according to the rules and requirements associated with it.

  • Applicant must be listed as either owner, partner, or authorized signatory on the commercial registration.
  • There may not be another open request of the same type.
  • The commercial registration must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial permit must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial activities required must be contained in the commercial registration and commercial permit.
  • The establishment ID must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The applicant’s identification card must be valid at the time of application.
  • Required of commercial permit.
  • Copy of commercial registration.

The fees for renewing a license for tourism transportation means are calculated based on the following selected activities:

  • Activity fee – Traditional boat is QR 2,000 per boat.
  • Activity fee – Cruise ship is QR 2,000 per ship.
  • Activity fee – Tourism bus is QR 2,000 per bus.
  • Activity fee – 4x4 vehicle is QR 1,500 per vehicle.
  • An additional 5% of the license fee will be paid for each month or part of it in case the license renewal is delayed.
  1. Login to the portal with your NAS credentials.
  2. Go to My Account.
  3. Click on the View to choose the organization.
  4. Select the specific service from the List of services (right-hand side).
  5. Fill in the required data.
  6. Attach the required documents.
  7. Confirm the accuracy of the entered data.
  8. Submit the service application.

Amend license for tourism transportation mean


This service describes the procedures necessary to amend the information of tourism transportation mean license according to the rules and requirements associated with it.

  • Applicant must be listed as either owner, partner, or authorized signatory on the commercial registration.
  • There may not be another open request of the same type.
  • The commercial registration must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial permit must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial activities required must be contained in the commercial registration and commercial permit.
  • The establishment ID must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The applicant’s identification card must be valid at the time of application.
  • Copy of commercial permit.
  • Copy of commercial registration.
  • The fee for amending a tourism transportation mean license information is QR 100.
  • Fees are paid after the application is approved.
  1. Login to the portal with your NAS credentials.
  2. Go to My Account (in case of Company) or My Profile (in case of individual).
  3. Click on the View to choose the organization.
  4. Select the specific service from the List of services (right-hand side).
  5. Fill in the required data.
  6. Attach the required documents.
  7. Confirm the accuracy of the entered data.
  8. Submit the service application.

Cease license for tourism transportation mean


This service describes the procedures necessary to cease (stop) a tourism transportation mean license according to the rules and requirements associated with it.

  • Applicant must be listed as either owner, partner, or authorized signatory on the commercial registration.
  • There may not be another open request of the same type.
  • The commercial registration must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial permit must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The commercial activities required must be contained in the commercial registration and commercial permit.
  • The establishment ID must be valid for at least 1 day on the day of submission.
  • The applicant’s identification card must be valid at the time of application.
  • Copy of commercial permit.
  • Copy of commercial registration.
  • The cancellation fee of a tourism transportation mean license is QR 500.
  • Fees are paid after the application is approved.
  1. Login to the portal with your NAS credentials.
  2. Go to My Account (in case of Company) or My Profile (in case of individual).
  3. Click on the View to choose the organization.
  4. Select the specific service from the List of services (right-hand side).
  5. Fill in the required data.
  6. Attach the required documents.
  7. Confirm the accuracy of the entered data.
  8. Submit the service application.