Qatar Visa Guide

Visa Requirements: Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

• Indian, Pakistani and Thai nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months 
2. Confirmed return tickets.
3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.

• According to the Ministry of Interior directions, all passengers holding visas are accepted as follows:
  1. Hayya entry permit of all types.
  2. Official government visit visas.
  3. Personal visit visas.
  4. Sports visas.
  5. Mission visas.
• Regardless of the presence of an error in the following data:
  1. A slight error in the passport number (or a previous passport)
  2. A slight error in the name, its arrangement, and additions to the name such as( ben or Bent).
  3. Error in the type of passport (regular - diplomatic - special - mission - official - service).
  4. A slight error in the expiry date of the passport.
  5. A slight error in the date of birth.

  This data can be modified upon arrival in the country.

• As for the following other basic data, the passengers will not be accepted unless it is amended:
  1. A passenger holding a travel document and registered with an ordinary or other passport.
  2. Difference in nationality.
  3. Sex difference.

Please note that Regarding work visas (annual residence - work visit for several trips - annual work), the holder of this kind of visa will not bli accepted unless all data is 100% correct.

• Ukrainian Nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months
2. Confirmed return ticket 
3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.

• Iranian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days or according to hotel reservation and under following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months
2. Confirmed return ticket 
3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
4. The visa is granted for the specific period according to the Minister’s Decision No. 19 of 2007, which is
   1. An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of one month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
   2. Entry visa on arrival or business visa for a period of 1 month and maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month (a businessman visa is granted if there is an invitation letter from a Qatari establishment)

• Belarussian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days and under following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months
2. The possession of the entry visa holder a cash amount equivalent to 1000 US dollars or a valid credit card
3. Confirmed return tickets
4. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
5. The visa is granted for the specified period according to the Minister’s decision No. 19 of 2007, which is:
   1. An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of 1 month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
   2. Entry visa on arrival (for businessman) for a period of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month.

• Nationals of below listed 6 countries can obtain joint tourist visa on arrival for a fee of 100 riyals for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for a similar period, and under the following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months
2. Confirmed return tickets
3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

• Nationals of 41 countries as listed below can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for similar period and under following conditions:

• Valid passport for at least six months 
• Confirmed return ticket
• Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

• Nationalities of below listed 43 countries can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 90 days, which cannot be extended, and under the following conditions:

1. Valid passport for at least six months
2. Confirmed return ticket
3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.

HAYYA Card Holder:

• The validity of the HAYYA card has been extended until 24 Jan 2024. All HAYYA Card holders are allowed to enter the State of Qatar until 10th Jan 2014 based on the following:

1. A valid passport for a period of not less than 3 months, with the need to update any changes in the travel document information.
2. Valid return ticket
3. Valid HAYYA Permit with barcode attached
4. Proof of a confirmed hotel reservation or proof of hosting family or friends issued by the Hayya platform.
5. Valid Health Insurance Policy from accredited Insurance Companies listed by the Ministry of Public Health in the State of Qatar at the following link:https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/Pages/ics.aspx . Valid health insurance is required for all the customers eligible to obtain visa upon arrival via https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/Pages/ics.aspx,
6. All customer are required to obtain health insurance for the specified period of Intended stay in the country
7. Exemptions
   1. Holders of all type of visas issued prior to Arrival, by Embassies of the State of Qatar, visitors with diplomatic and/or special passport based on bilateral agreement, holder of Approved military cards

• A new HAYYA Entry Permits application process has been initiated through the Hayya Platform for the following visa categories and based on the conditions specified for each category:

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (A1) for Tourists: For all Nationalities, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (A2) for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents: Granted too all GCC residents of all professions, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.

• Valid residence permit in a GCC country for at least 3 months.
• Profession on the residence card and entry permit should be same.

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (A3) for Electronic Travel Authorization: Granted to all nationalities holding valid residence permits or visas from the following countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Schengen countries in the European Union, Australia, New Zealand), subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
• The traveler should have a valid residence permit or visa in the following countries (United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, Schengen countries in the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand).

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (A4) for companions of GCC Citizen or Resident: Granted to domestic helpers residing in GCC countries and under the sponsorship of the GCC Citizen or Resident, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
• Valid residence permit in a GCC country for at least 3 months.
• The traveler is accompanied the sponsor or his/her first or second-degree family member.

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (B) for Events and Conferences: 

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.

1. HAYYA Entry Permit (C) for HAYYA with me:

• Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
• Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
• Medical Insurance to cover the intended stay period in the country.

NOTE: Kindly note that the previous (Hayya with me) Entry Permit continues to be valid in addition to the possibility of obtaining the existing visa on arrival for the following:

• A1 category based on the nationality of the traveler (applicable for the attached 95 nationalities), all other nationalities must apply through Hayya Platform.

• A2 category based on the mentioned professions only, all other professions must apply through Hayya Platform.

Passport Requirement: Passport required

Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the arrival date.

Additional Information:

• Passports must be machine readable to enter.

• Visitors must hold return/onward tickets. 

Information 1: This does not apply to passengers with a visa type Family-Senior State.

Those who wish to visit Qatar can apply for a tourist visa which allows you to explore the cities and the many attractions. The Qatar tourist visa are of two types, short Qatar tourist visa is for 2 weeks, while the long Qatar tourist visa is for 3 months.

 Eligibility for tourist visa

• You must have Indian passport
• Your confirmed return ticket
• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the day of departure
• You must have proof of the accommodation
• Completed payment processes

Documents for tourist visa

• Original Passport, at least 6 months validity
• First and last page of your Passport (scanned colour copy)
• Passport size photograph with white background
• Return tickets from Qatar
• Proof of hotel reservation
• Bank statement

Tourist visa validity

The validity of a Qatar tourist visa is for upto 3 months.

Stay duration of tourist visa

Once you arrive in Qatar, visitors holding a tourist visa are allowed to stay for a period of 30 days.

If you are working in any company based in Qatar, you are eligible for a Qatar business visa. It is the responsibility of the Qatar company to look into your business visa. The visa can either be for 30 days or 90 days.

Eligibility for business visa

• You must have Indian passport
• A complete return ticket
• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the day of departure
• You must have proof of the accommodation
• Completed payment processes
• You must have an invitation letter from the company/reason of business visa

Documents for business visa

• Original Passport, at least 6 months validity
• First and last page of your Passport (scanned colour copy)
• Passport size photograph with white background
• Return tickets from Qatar
• Bank statement
• Letter from the company stating your business 

Business visa validity

The validity of Qatar business visa is for 3 months.

Stay duration of business visa

The duration of stay on a business visa depends on the type of visa duration you have applied for. I.e., 30 days and 90 days.

If you have worked in a company for at least 2 years, your work visa will be sponsored by your company.

A visit visa is basically for those who are entering Qatar to visit a relative or a friend. In this type of visa, your family/friend will be sponsoring you. This visa is valid for 6 months.

Despite having the same purpose, Family Visa is different from Visit Visa. This visa does not have an expiration date. Even an expat working in Qatar can sponsor their family to live in Qatar.

A resident of a (Gulf Cooperation Council) GCC-country like Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and the State of Kuwait are eligible for GCC Resident Visa on arrival. But it also depends on the type of occupation.

Layovers are a fun way to explore a city before catching your flight to your final destination. But in order to exit the airport, you will need to apply for a transit visa before your departure. Qatar transit visa is valid for 24 hours which allows you to explore and stay in Qatar.

Note: You need to arrange the Transit Visas through your local Qatari embassy before the date of your travel.