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Qatar Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka Citizens

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Sri Lanka passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar, applied for online before travel.

Source: Visit Qatar (Qatar Tourism) — Visas: nationality checker and visa-free list · checked 13 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Qatar in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Sri Lanka passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 100 QAR by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Hayya A1 Tourist Visa

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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
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What the Qatar visa rules mean for Sri Lanka travellers

Sri Lanka passport holders need an eVisa to enter Qatar. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Hayya A1 Tourist Visa, which costs 100 QAR.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Qatar applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • 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. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a passport valid for a mi…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: 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.
  • Travel insurance: 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 o…

Qatar entry rules compared

Qatar lets 89 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 6, issues eVisas to 97 and requires an embassy visa from 6. Sri Lanka citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia and Iraq. Overall the Sri Lanka passport ranks #174 in the world with 19 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Sri Lanka passport you can also visit 2 countries in the region without a visa, including Singapore and Tajikistan.

In the other direction, Qatar citizens need eta to visit Sri Lanka.

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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Sri Lanka passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar, applied for online before travel.

How much does a Qatar visa cost for Sri Lanka citizens?

Hayya A1 Tourist Visa: 100 QAR.

How do Sri Lanka citizens apply for a Qatar eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (hayya.qa). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Qatar?

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.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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