Qatar
General visa requirements for travelling to Qatar. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (GCC Nationals - Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Multiple entry
GCC nationals enjoy unrestricted access to Qatar without any visa requirements.
Eligibility
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Nationality
GCC nationals enjoy unrestricted access to Qatar without any visa requirements.
Eligible countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 1
Business visa (Business Visa - Investor (72 hours))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
Special business visa for foreign investors and business owners making short-term business trips. Issued on arrival, valid for 72 hours.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa Waiver - 90 Days)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 180 days from date of issuance
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Free visa waiver issued at port of entry. Valid for 180 days with up to 90 days stay per visit. Multiple entries allowed.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Qatar - from companies registered with Ministry of Public Health; Minimum coverage: Valid health insurance
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For diplomatic, official, or mission travel. Embassy of Qatar issues Mission, Work, and Diplomatic visas. Requires official request from government agency.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent professional passport-type photographs
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Processing wait
Applications typically processed in 7-10 business days.
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa Waiver - 30 Days)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issuance
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Free visa waiver issued at port of entry. Valid for 30 days with option to extend for additional 30 days for a fee.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Qatar - from companies registered with Ministry of Public Health; Minimum coverage: Valid health insurance
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
Journalist visa (Journalist/Media Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Fee
- Varies
- Entry
- Single entry
For foreign media correspondents. Qatar's Foreign Media Department issues accreditation cards. Hayya Media Portal (HMP) used for event coverage to streamline visa issuance, filming permissions, and media equipment clearance. Media personnel must complete mandatory e-Visa application via Hayya Media Portal regardless of nationality.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Online application
Complete mandatory e-Visa application via Hayya Media Portal (HMP) regardless of nationality. Portal handles visa issuance, filming permissions, and equipment clearance.
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Processing wait
Wait for accreditation card and visa approval from Foreign Media Department.
Medical visa (Medical Treatment Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Fee
- Varies
- Entry
- Single entry
For individuals seeking medical treatment in Qatar. Requires invitation/confirmation from Qatari healthcare facility. Medical tests cost QAR 200-500 and take 2-4 hours, with results in 3-7 days.
Eligibility
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Financial
Must have proof of ability to cover medical treatment costs
Minimum funds: Varies based on treatment costs
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit visa application with medical documentation, hospital invitation letter, and financial proof to Qatar embassy or Ministry of Public Health.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa approval from Qatar authorities. Contact Ministry of Public Health or Qatar embassy for current processing times.
Tourist visa (GCC Resident Visa (A2))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- QAR 100 (approximately USD 27)
- Entry
- Single entry
Available to residents (non-nationals) of GCC countries. Qatar updated approved professions list in 2026, adding medical, engineering, and IT categories and restricting certain labor professions. 54 professionals eligible for visa on arrival, list updated January 1, 2026.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Business visa (Business Visa - Standard (30 days))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 48-72 hours
- Fee
- QAR 100 (approximately USD 27)
- Entry
- Single entry
Standard business visit visa for short-term business travelers. Applied through Hayya platform.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Must enter for professional, investment, or business purposes with valid documents from sponsor. Not for employment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Qatar - from companies registered with Ministry of Public Health; Minimum coverage: Valid health insurance
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Qatari company certified by Qatari government
How to apply
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Online application
Complete business visa application on Hayya platform with business documents.
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Document submission
Upload certified invitation letter, proof of business purpose, and sponsor documents.
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Fee payment
Pay QAR 100 visa fee online.
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Processing wait
Application reviewed within 48-72 hours.
Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa and Residence Permit)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Fee
- QAR 700-1,500 total (Entry Visa: QAR 200, Work Permit: QAR 100, Residence Permit: QAR 500, Medical: QAR 100-200, Health Insurance: QAR 200-400)
- Entry
- Single entry
For foreign workers sponsored by Qatari employer. Ministerial Decision No. 32/2025 sets fixed annual work permit fee of QAR 100 for all private-sector employees. Mandatory health insurance required since 2023 (QAR 200-400 per year). Total cost approximately QAR 1,000-1,500 if self-funded, up to QAR 2,000-2,500 with express services.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have valid employment contract from Qatari employer sponsor
Required status: Valid employment contract from Qatari employer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Qatar - from companies registered with Ministry of Public Health; Minimum coverage: QAR 200-400 per year
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Fee payment
Pay QAR 200 for employment entry visa. Employer usually covers this cost.
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Document submission
Submit passport, employment contract, educational certificates, and police clearance.
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa on Arrival with Fee)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- QAR 100 (approximately USD 27)
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa on arrival available for QAR 100. Mandatory hotel booking through Discover Qatar website required for entire stay. Credit/debit card with 3-month bank statement showing minimum balance equivalent to QAR 5,000 required.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: QAR 5,000; Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Qatar; Minimum coverage: Required for stays longer than 30 days
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Mandatory hotel booking through Discover Qatar website for entire stay; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
Student visa (Student Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 72 hours (approximately 3 days)
- Fee
- QAR 200-300 (approximately USD 55-82)
- Entry
- Single entry
For international students admitted to Qatari universities. Processing typically takes 72 hours. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Eligibility
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Age
Must be at least 18 years old (no strict upper age limit)
Min age: 18
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: QAR 20,000 ($5,470) if sponsor lives in Qatar; Months required: 3
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Fee payment
Pay visa processing fee of QAR 200-300 online or through university finance department.
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Processing wait
Visa processing takes approximately 72 hours.
Transit visa (Transit Visa - Free (5-96 hours))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
Free transit visa for layovers between 5 to 96 hours. Generally available for passengers traveling with Qatar Airways or codeshare partners. Not required if staying in airport without leaving.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Layover between 5 hours and 96 hours (4 days). Generally available for passengers traveling with Qatar Airways or codeshare partners. Not required if staying in airport without leaving.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
Tourist visa (Hayya Tourist Visa (A1))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 48-72 hours
- Fee
- QAR 100 (approximately USD 27)
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Electronic visa available to nationals of all countries (except GCC citizens). Applied through Hayya platform. Non-refundable fee.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Electronic visa available to nationals of all countries (except GCC citizens).
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent photograph and high-quality scans of passport
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Accommodation booking through Discover Qatar or staying with family/friends; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Create account on Hayya platform (https://hayya.qa) and complete online application form with personal information and travel details.
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Document submission
Upload passport scans, recent photograph, flight itinerary, and accommodation confirmation.
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Fee payment
Pay non-refundable fee of QAR 100 online.
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Processing wait
Application reviewed within 48-72 hours. Check status on Hayya platform.
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Visa collection
Download approved eVisa from Hayya platform and print for travel.