Qatar visa requirements · checked 13 October 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Qatar

Q: What documents do I need to enter Qatar?

Passport validity: Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya. Travel insurance: No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. Return or onward ticket: Hayya, Qatar's official e-visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya E-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Qatar.

Q: How long can I stay in Qatar without a visa?

Usually 90 days (38 passports); visa-free stays range from 30 to 90 days depending on your passport.

Most travellers can visit Qatar without going to an embassy: 89 passports enter visa-free, 97 apply online for an eVisa and 6 get a visa on arrival.

Qatar Tourism says travellers from various countries are eligible for visa-free entry, while others can obtain an e-visa through the Hayya platform, whose Tourist Visa (A1) fee is QAR 100. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists nationalities granted visa-free entry for a total of 90 days, among them the EU states other than Ireland. Hayya says US citizens can apply for the Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1), a multiple-entry visa, for a fee of QAR 76.

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Destination

Passports visa-free

eVisa or eTA online

Visa on arrival

Embassy visa required

Do I need a visa for Qatar? Quick answers

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Visa for Qatar — requirements summary

Visa-free: 89 (45%)
Visa on arrival: 6 (3%)
eVisa: 97 (49%)
Visa required: 6 (3%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Qatar, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	eVisa	—	Details →
Albania	eVisa	—	Details →
Algeria	eVisa	—	Details →
Andorra	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Angola	eVisa	—	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Argentina	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Armenia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Australia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Austria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Bahamas	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Bahrain	Visa-free	—	Details →
Bangladesh	eVisa	—	Details →
Barbados	eVisa	—	Details →
Belarus	eVisa	—	Details →
Belgium	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belize	eVisa	—	Details →
Benin	eVisa	—	Details →
Bhutan	eVisa	—	Details →
Bolivia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free	—	Details →
Botswana	eVisa	—	Details →
Brazil	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	eVisa	—	Details →
Burundi	eVisa	—	Details →
Cambodia	eVisa	—	Details →
Cameroon	eVisa	—	Details →
Canada	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Cape Verde	Visa required	—	Details →
Central African Republic	eVisa	—	Details →
Chad	eVisa	—	Details →
Chile	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
China	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Colombia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Comoros	eVisa	—	Details →
Costa Rica	Visa-free	—	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	eVisa	—	Details →
Croatia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa-free	—	Details →
Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Djibouti	eVisa	—	Details →
Dominica	eVisa	—	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
DR Congo	eVisa	—	Details →
Ecuador	Visa-free	—	Details →
Egypt	eVisa	—	Details →
El Salvador	eVisa	—	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	—	Details →
Eritrea	eVisa	—	Details →
Estonia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Eswatini	eVisa	—	Details →
Ethiopia	eVisa	—	Details →
Fiji	eVisa	—	Details →
Finland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
France	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Gabon	eVisa	—	Details →
Gambia	eVisa	—	Details →
Georgia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Germany	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Ghana	eVisa	—	Details →
Greece	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Grenada	eVisa	—	Details →
Guatemala	eVisa	—	Details →
Guinea	eVisa	—	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	eVisa	—	Details →
Guyana	Visa-free	—	Details →
Haiti	eVisa	—	Details →
Honduras	eVisa	—	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa-free	—	Details →
Hungary	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
India	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Indonesia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Iran	Visa on arrival	—	Details →
Iraq	eVisa	—	Details →
Ireland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Israel	eVisa	—	Details →
Italy	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Jamaica	eVisa	—	Details →
Japan	Visa-free	—	Details →
Jordan	eVisa	—	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	—	Details →
Kenya	eVisa	—	Details →
Kiribati	Visa required	—	Details →
Kosovo	eVisa	—	Details →
Kuwait	Visa-free	—	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	eVisa	—	Details →
Laos	eVisa	—	Details →
Latvia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lebanon	Visa-free	—	Details →
Lesotho	eVisa	—	Details →
Liberia	eVisa	—	Details →
Libya	eVisa	—	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Macau	Visa-free	—	Details →
Madagascar	eVisa	—	Details →
Malawi	eVisa	—	Details →
Malaysia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa-free	—	Details →
Mali	eVisa	—	Details →
Malta	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Marshall Islands	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritania	eVisa	—	Details →
Mauritius	Visa on arrival	—	Details →
Mexico	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Micronesia	Visa required	—	Details →
Moldova	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Monaco	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Mongolia	eVisa	—	Details →
Montenegro	Visa on arrival	—	Details →
Morocco	eVisa	—	Details →
Mozambique	eVisa	—	Details →
Myanmar	eVisa	—	Details →
Namibia	eVisa	—	Details →
Nauru	Visa required	—	Details →
Nepal	eVisa	—	Details →
Netherlands	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Nicaragua	eVisa	—	Details →
Niger	eVisa	—	Details →
Nigeria	eVisa	—	Details →
North Korea	Visa required	—	Details →
North Macedonia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Norway	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Oman	Visa-free	—	Details →
Pakistan	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Palau	eVisa	—	Details →
Palestine	eVisa	—	Details →
Panama	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Papua New Guinea	eVisa	—	Details →
Paraguay	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Peru	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Philippines	eVisa	—	Details →
Poland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Republic of the Congo	eVisa	—	Details →
Romania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Russia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Rwanda	Visa-free	—	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	eVisa	—	Details →
Saint Lucia	eVisa	—	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	eVisa	—	Details →
Samoa	eVisa	—	Details →
San Marino	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	eVisa	—	Details →
Saudi Arabia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Senegal	eVisa	—	Details →
Serbia	eVisa	—	Details →
Seychelles	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sierra Leone	eVisa	—	Details →
Singapore	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	eVisa	—	Details →
Somalia	eVisa	—	Details →
South Africa	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
South Korea	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
South Sudan	eVisa	—	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sri Lanka	eVisa	—	Details →
Sudan	eVisa	—	Details →
Suriname	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Sweden	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Syria	eVisa	—	Details →
Taiwan	Visa on arrival	30 days	Details →
Tajikistan	eVisa	—	Details →
Tanzania	eVisa	—	Details →
Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	Details →
Timor-Leste	eVisa	—	Details →
Togo	eVisa	—	Details →
Tonga	eVisa	—	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	eVisa	—	Details →
Tunisia	eVisa	—	Details →
Türkiye	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	eVisa	—	Details →
Tuvalu	eVisa	—	Details →
Uganda	eVisa	—	Details →
Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free	—	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
United States	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Uruguay	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa on arrival	—	Details →
Vanuatu	eVisa	—	Details →
Vatican City	eVisa	—	Details →
Venezuela	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Vietnam	eVisa	—	Details →
Yemen	eVisa	—	Details →
Zambia	eVisa	—	Details →
Zimbabwe	eVisa	—	Details →

Qatar visa types, fees and processing times

Hayya A1 Tourist Visa

eVisa

Fee: 100 QAR
Entries: Single
Extension: Possible

Hayya states the E-Visa fee is QAR 100 and non-refundable, payable within 14 days of the status changing to "Pending Payment".

Documents (2)

Proof of accommodation
Return flight ticket

Official application site →

Visa on Arrival

On arrival

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Hayya Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1)

eVisa

Fee: 76 QAR
Max stay: 90 days
Valid for: 730 days
Entries: Multiple

Hayya says US citizens apply for F1; the requirements are US citizenship, accommodation details and a return flight ticket, but no proof of accommodation is required. Adults apply separately; US citizens under 18 can be added as dependants. Hayya calls F1 multiple-entry in its F1 answers but lists it among single-entry visit types elsewhere in the same FAQ.

Official application site →

Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2)

eVisa

Fee: 100 QAR
Max stay: 30 days
Entries: Single
Extension: Possible

Hayya says the GCC Resident Visa is for holders of a GCC residence permit valid for 3 months from the date of the application, travelling to Qatar from their country of residency. Dependants below 18 who are not GCC residents need a Tourist Visa (A1) or Visa with ETA (A3).

Documents (2)

Copy of your GCC residence permit (ID)
Return flight ticket (if applicable)

Official application site →

Entry requirements for Qatar

Passport validity

3 months

Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a passport valid for a minimum of six months for its 90-day visa-free list, and the UK government tells British visitors their passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they arrive.

Hayya — Frequently Asked Questions: requirements for entry into the State of Qatar✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

2 blank pages

Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.

U.S. Department of State — Qatar country information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

9 months

WHO's country list marks Qatar as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission.

WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. The UK government says that if you are staying in Qatar for more than 30 days you must buy health insurance from a registered Ministry of Public Health insurance provider before you travel, and that the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month.

UK FCDO — Qatar entry requirements (mandatory health insurance)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

3 months

Hayya, Qatar's official e-visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya E-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a confirmed onward or return ticket among the terms for its 90-day visa-free list.

Hayya Portal — FAQ: What are the requirements for entry into the State of Qatar through Hayya? (passport, accommodation, return flight ticket, Hayya e-Visa)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Qatar.

Hayya Portal — FAQ: requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya (passport, accommodation, return ticket, e-Visa; no proof of funds listed)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

24 hours

Managers of hospitality and tourism establishments must give the competent authority information on persons allowed to enter Qatar through them. In all cases, anyone who accommodates a visitor must inform the security department for the area of the visitor's name and address within 24 hours of arrival. Breaching Article 6 carries a fine of up to 20,000 riyals; the conciliation amount for Article 6 is 5,000 riyals.

Al Meezan (Qatar Legal Portal, Ministry of Justice) — Law No. 21 of 2015 on the Entry, Exit and Residence of Expatriates (official English translation)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

QAR 50,000,

Under Law No. 21 of 2015, a visitor may not remain in Qatar after the permitted period unless it is renewed or they obtain residence. Breaking this rule is punishable by imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to QAR 50,000, or both, but the case can instead be settled by paying QAR 200 for each day of delay, up to QAR 12,000. An accused person may not leave Qatar before paying the settlement, being acquitted or serving the sentence.

Al Meezan (Qatar Ministry of Justice legal portal) — Law No. 21 of 2015, attached Conciliation Schedule✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

QAR 50,000

The UK government says that if you are taking money, precious metals or gems worth more than QAR 50,000 into Qatar, including Qatari riyal or foreign currencies, cheques, gold, silver and precious stones, you must complete a declaration form.

UK FCDO — Qatar entry requirements (taking money into Qatar)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Qatar visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

Most common: eVisa

Least common: Visa required

45%

Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

90 days · 38 passports
30 days · 31 passports

Understanding Qatar visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Qatar for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 97 passports (49%). 45% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa required (6 passports).

Entry categories for Qatar

Visa-free entry: 89 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 30 to 90 days.
Visa on arrival: 6 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
eVisa: 97 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
Visa required: 6 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.

What else you need to enter Qatar

Passport validity: Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less.
Return or onward ticket: Hayya, Qatar's official e-visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya E-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Qatar.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Qatar or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Qatar visas

Do I need a visa for Qatar?

Most travellers can visit Qatar without going to an embassy: 89 passports enter visa-free, 97 apply online for an eVisa and 6 get a visa on arrival. It depends on your passport — check yours.

Do US citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Hayya says US citizens can apply for the Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1) for a fee of QAR 76, may enter within 2 years of its approval, and can stay up to 90 days on each visit, as it is a multiple-entry visa. The US State Department says the visa costs 21 USD per person.

How long can EU citizens stay in Qatar?

Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists every EU member state except Ireland among the nationalities granted visa-free entry on arrival at Hamad International Airport, with a maximum stay of 90 days in total, in a single trip or several, within a waiver valid for 180 days that cannot be extended. It lists a passport valid for at least six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket as terms. No official source we could read states the rule for Irish citizens.

What is Hayya and do I need it to enter Qatar?

Qatar Tourism says Hayya is a digital platform, available through the website and the "Hayya to Qatar" app, that offers e-visa applications for different visa categories, including the Tourist Visa (A1) and the GCC Resident Visa (A2). Hayya lists a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival, proof of accommodation, a return flight ticket and the Hayya E-Visa as the requirements for entry through Hayya, and says the E-Visa fee is QAR 100.

Can tourists drink alcohol in Qatar?

The UK FCDO says only licensed hotels, restaurants and bars can sell alcohol and the legal drinking age is 21, and that it is illegal to drink alcohol or be drunk in public: drinking in a non-licensed public place could bring a prison sentence of up to 6 months or a fine of up to QAR 3,000.

Can I extend my visa-free stay in Qatar?

The UK government says British visitors who need to stay longer than 30 days must extend their visa waiver through the Qatar Ministry of Interior before it expires, or they may be fined. Hayya says an E-Visa can be extended before its expiry at the Directorate of Passport at Hamad International Airport. No official source we could read states the length of the extension.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Qatar?

UK citizens can visit Qatar visa-free for 30 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Qatar?

German citizens can visit Qatar visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Qatar?

Passport validity: Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya. Travel insurance: No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. Return or onward ticket: Hayya, Qatar's official e-visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya E-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Qatar.

How long can I stay in Qatar without a visa?

Usually 90 days (38 passports); visa-free stays range from 30 to 90 days depending on your passport.

How many countries can visit Qatar without a visa?

89 of 198 passports can enter Qatar visa-free (45%). 6 more get a visa on arrival, 97 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 6 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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