Business Visas
Visitors travelling to Qatar to conduct short-term business (typically attending business meetings, conferences and conventions, conducting emergency repairs or hands-on technical work, negotiating contracts, touring a company’s facilities, training, etc.) will require either a 72-Hour Business Visa or a Business Visa, depending on the length of stay.
| Type of Visa | Eligible Countries | Max Stay | Cost | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Visa72-Hour Business Visa – valid for 3 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa granted on arrival) | Eligible CountriesAll (GCC Nationals are exempt but must acquire a Qatari ID in order to work) | Max StayA total of 3 days during a single-entry trip (extendable once for 3 days only, at a cost of 50 QAR) | Cost50 QAR | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - A confirmed hotel reservation - Documents that prove profession and purpose of visit (i.e. a letter of invitation from sponsor/a business cover letter from employer) - applicants must be visiting a registered company in Qatar - Cash or credit card limit to the value of 5000 QR |
| Type of VisaBusiness Visa – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (companies and agencies dealing with business visitors are responsible for arranging visa applications, applications are made online, visa issued prior to arrival) | Eligible CountriesAll (GCC Nationals are exempt but must acquire a Qatari ID in order to work) | Max StayA total of 30 days during a single entry trip (extendable for up to a total of 90 days per single trip, at a cost of 200 QAR per 30 days) | Cost200 QAR | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A copy of Business Visa - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - A confirmed hotel reservation - Documents that prove profession and purpose of visit (i.e. a letter of invitation from sponsor/a business cover letter from employer) - applicants must be visiting a registered company in Qatar - Cash or credit card limit to the value of 5000 QAR |
If you are a resident in Qatar you may request a Family Visit Visa for your immediate family and for other relatives.
Discover the different types of visas Qatar has available for situations such as studying, investing in or returning to Qatar, and for newborns.
To visit Qatar, travellers from all over the world need first to see whether they are eligible for visa-free entry, or they need to apply for a Tourist Visa.
To live and work in Qatar, you must have a Work Residence Permit (RP). To be eligible for an RP, you must first have a sponsor.