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
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
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
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
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
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.