Tourist Visas
Visa-free entry to Qatar is provided to nationals from over 80 approved countries. Nationals from other countries not eligible for visa-free entry may apply online for a visa through Qatar’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Nationals from countries who are not eligible for either option may apply online for a Tourist Visa.
Travellers who arrive in Qatar on a stop-over flight can apply for a Transit Visa, making the most of the time they have in between flights by getting out of the airport and into the city.
Check here to see which Tourist Visa you are eligible for:
| Type of Visa | Eligible Countries | Max Stay | Cost | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of VisaVisa-free entry (for nationals of eligible countries) – valid for 180 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa waiver granted on arrival) | Eligible CountriesAntigua and Barbuda, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungry, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine | Max StayA total of 90 days during either a single trip or a multiple entry trip (non-extendable) | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket (A valid address for your stay in Qatar may also be requested) |
| Type of VisaVisa-free entry (for nationals of eligible countries) – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa waiver granted on arrival) Note: additional documentation will be required if travelling with minors from South Africa i.e. an unabridged birth certificate, affidavit or court order confirming permission if travelling with one parent or guardian(s), or death certificate (if applicable). | Eligible CountriesAndorra, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Georgia, Guyana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Maldives, Mexico, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, San Merino, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela | Max StayA total of 30 days during either a single trip or a multiple entry trip (extendable once for 30 days only, at a cost of 100 QAR) | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket (A valid address for your stay in Qatar may also be requested) |
| Type of VisaVisa-free entry for Indian Nationals – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa waiver granted on arrival) | Eligible CountriesIndia | Max StayA total of 30 days during either a single trip or a multiple entry trip (extendable once for 30 days only, at a cost of 100 QAR) | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - A valid debit or credit card (one per family) - A confirmed hotel reservation |
| Type of VisaVisa-free entry for Pakistani Nationals – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa waiver granted on arrival) | Eligible CountriesPakistan | Max StayA total of 30 days during either a single trip or a multiple entry trip (non-extendable) | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - A valid debit or credit card (one per family) - A confirmed hotel reservation - A certificate of vaccination against polio (if travelling from Pakistan) |
| Type of VisaVisa on arrival for Turkish Republic of Cyprus Nationals – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (no prior visa arrangements necessary, visa waiver granted on arrival) | Eligible CountriesTurkish Republic of Cyprus | Max StayA total of 30 days during a single trip | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - Arriving only on flights operated by Qatar Airways |
| Type of VisaVisa on arrival: Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa – valid for 30 days from the date of issue (visa granted on arrival to Nationals of eligible countries wishing to visit both Qatar and Oman) | Eligible CountriesAndorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City | Max StayA total of 30 days during either a single trip or a multiple entry trip to both countries. Note: visitors may only travel between Oman and Qatar during the 30 days - visiting an additional country(s) invalidates the visa (extendable once for 30 days only, at a cost of 100 QAR) | Cost100 QAR (*50 QAR for each accompanying person) | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket (A valid address for your stay in Qatar may also be requested) |
| Type of VisaElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) - valid for 30 days from the date of issue (for visitors not eligible for visa-free entry: apply online for ETA, visa issued on arrival) | Eligible CountriesAustralia, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen Countries, United Kingdom, United States | Max StayA total of 30 days during a single trip (extendable once for 30 days only, at a cost of 100 QAR. To be used during the same trip) | CostFree (service fee may apply) | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A copy of ETA - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - Valid residence permit or visitor visa for eligible countries - A confirmed onward or return ticket (A valid address for your stay in Qatar may also be requested) |
| Type of VisaTourist Visa - valid for 30 days for the date of arrival (for visitors not eligible for visa-free entry or ETA: apply online, visa issued prior to arrival) | Eligible CountriesAndorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, The Vatican, UK, USA | Max StayA total of 30 days during a single-entry trip (non-extendable) | Cost$27.78 (service fee may apply) | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A copy of Tourist Visa - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket - A confirmed hotel reservation or letter confirming location of stay |
| Type of VisaTransit Visa - valid for 30 days from the date of issue (for visitors transiting between countries with between a 5 and 96-hour wait for a connecting flight: apply online, visa issued prior to arrival) | Eligible CountriesAll NOTE: Visitors must be travelling on Qatar Airways flights only to be eligible for a Transit Visa. Visitors can apply for a stopover for outward and return journeys provided the duration between first exit and second entry is a minimum of 4 working days. Visitors can apply for a stopover on one-way journeys provided the journey does not originate in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, South Sudan or Sudan. | Max StayA total of 4 days (96 hours) during a single entry trip (non-extendable) | CostFree | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A copy of Transit Visa - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - A confirmed onward or return ticket (A valid address for your stay in Qatar may also be requested) |
| Type of VisaVisa on arrival: GCC Resident Visit Visa valid for 30 days from the date of issue (visa granted on arrival for GCC residents in an approved profession*. | Eligible CountriesBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates | Max StayA total of 30 days during a single-entry trip (extendable for 3 months only, at a cost of 100 QAR per month. To be used during the same trip) | Cost100 QAR (50 QAR for each accompanying person**) | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) - Valid residence permit or visitor visa for eligible countries - A confirmed onward or return ticket - Documents that prove profession i.e. residence permit |
| Type of VisaVisa Exempt (NOTE: Residents or household maids accompanying GCC citizens require a visa on arrival. On arrival, visitors to provide proof of sponsorship and valid passport and GCC residents visa. Visa fees are 100 QAR per person, extendable for 100 QAR per month.) | Eligible CountriesBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates | Max StayN/A | CostN/A | Application ProcessOn arrival provide: - A valid passport |
How to Apply for a Visa
ETA/Tourist Visa
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and Tourist Visas can be applied and paid for with relative ease. You will need to complete an online application form and provide relevant documentation, for you and any accompanying travellers, prior to travelling. You will not be able to apply using this service for any children endorsed on parent’s passports.
One of the most commonly used services is the Qatar Visa Service provided by VFS Global on behalf of the Ministry of Immigration, the National Tourism Council (NTC) and Qatar Airways. Alternatively, depending on your travel plans, you may also apply for a Tourist Visa through other service providers, i.e. National Tourism Council approved Hotels and Travel Agents. Under these circumstances, service providers will be able to apply for visas online for you.
To apply online you will need to provide clear, coloured copies of the following information/documentation during the application process:
- Your passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months);
- A passport-sized photo;
- Your airline reservation;
- A confirmed hotel reservation or other relevant documents (i.e. an invitation letter from a friend or relative) confirming the location of your stay in Qatar.
If you are applying for an ETA you will also need to provide:
- Your residence permit and/or visa, or visitor visa for one of the countries eligible for this service (valid for a minimum of 30 days).
Additional documentation proving marriage status, financial status, or evidence of travel to any of the following countries in the last five years - Australia, Canada, Qatar, New Zealand, Schengen Countries, United Kingdom, United States - may also be required.
Applications for both ETA and Tourist Visas can be made a maximum of 90 days and a minimum of 4 working days** before you travel. It is recommended that you apply for your visa as early as possible to allow for any unforeseen complications or delays.
Approved ETA or Tourist Visas, providing all documentation is submitted correctly, are usually sent via email within 4 working days of your application. Applications can be tracked via the VFS Global website - you just need your Reference Number, provided when you submitted your application, and your Airline Booking Reference.
Traveller's who book their flights through Qatar Airways can begin their visa application via the ‘My Trips’ section of the Qatar Airways website, once flights have been booked.
Transit Visa
Only travellers who have booked their flights with Qatar Airways, flying on Qatar Airways operated flights only, can apply for a Transit Visa.
To apply for a Transit Visa, once you have booking confirmation, navigate to the Visas and Passports page of the Qatar Airways website and click ‘Apply’. Enter your booking reference and last name and you will then be able to upload a scanned copy of your passport to begin the application process. Alternatively, you can apply in person at any Qatar Airways ticket office. Approved visas will be sent via email prior to your trip. Applications can be tracked via the Qatar Airways website - you just need your passport number or your visa request number, provided when you submitted your application.
Visas are valid from the date of issue; entry into Qatar must be within 30 days from the date of issue, which is something to keep in mind when you apply for your visa. Additionally, if your stopover is less than 24 hours you will not be able to claim any checked-in baggage. So, make sure you pack everything you need for your stopover in your carry-on bag.
A business visa is required if you need to do a short-term business trip to Qatar. The length of your stay will determine what type of visa you need.
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 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.