Qatar visa requirements for British citizens

Visit Qatar without a visa, through Hayya, or through an embassy.

• Visa on arrival For your passportFree 30-day arrival stayCitizens on Qatar's 30-day tourist list can get free entry on arrival.

  Stay

  30–60 days

  Fee

  Free

  How to apply

  1. Check that your country is on the 30-day list.
  2. Prepare your ticket, place to stay and health insurance.
  3. Show your documents on arrival.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 90 days
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Hotel booking or stay address
  • Approved health insurance
  • Travel insurance

  • You can extend the first 30-day stay by another 30 days.
  • US citizens have a separate entry route.

  Official page
• eTA requiredHayya travel visa A3Apply online using an eligible foreign visa or permission to live abroad.

  Fee

  QAR 100

  Entries

  Single

  How to apply

  1. Choose A3 on Hayya.
  2. Add your foreign visa or residence details.
  3. Send your application and pay when asked.
  4. Get your approved permit before travel.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 90 days
  • Eligible foreign visa or residence permit
  • Return flight ticket
  • Place to stay
  • Hotel booking

  • Accepted: US, UK, Canada, Schengen countries, Australia or New Zealand visas or residence permits.
  • Your foreign permission must remain valid through application and approval; Qatar approval is separate.

  Official page
• eVisaGulf resident visa A2Foreign residents of 5 Gulf countries can apply online through Hayya.

  Fee

  QAR 100

  How to apply

  1. Apply for A2 on Hayya.
  2. Add your passport and Gulf residence details.
  3. Pay the fee and get your approved permit.
  4. Travel to Qatar from the country where you live.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 90 days
  • Gulf residence ID valid 90 days
  • Return ticket if flying

  • London says online A2 applications accept all professions.
  • Official pages disagree: 30 days/single entry versus 60 days/multiple entries still under review.
  • Check the stay and entry rules on your approved visa.

  Official page
• eVisaHayya tourist visa A1Apply online for a holiday or to visit friends or family.

  Fee

  QAR 100

  Entries

  Single

  How to apply

  1. Apply for A1 on Hayya.
  2. Add your passport and place to stay.
  3. Pay when asked after approval.
  4. Get your approved entry permit before travel.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 90 days from arrival
  • Hotel booking or Hayya host record
  • Return flight ticket
  • Approved Hayya entry permit

  • Check your application for hotel booking rules and exceptions.
  • Enter by the last entry date on your permit.

  Official page
• Visa on arrivalGulf resident arrival visaGulf residents with an approved job can apply for a visa on arrival.

  Stay

  30 days

  Fee

  QAR 100

  Entries

  Single

  How to apply

  1. Check your job is on the approved list.
  2. Prepare your residence, ticket, stay and insurance documents.
  3. Apply on arrival and pay.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 90 days
  • Gulf residence and job proof
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Hotel booking or host's address
  • Approved health insurance
  • Travel insurance

  • London says the separate online A2 route accepts all professions.
  • The approved list has 206 jobs.
  • The first stay is 30 days and can be extended.

  Official page
• Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaTourists can ask a Qatar embassy how to apply.

  Fee

  Check the embassy fee

  How to apply

  1. Contact the Qatar embassy handling your application.
  2. Ask for its form and document list.
  3. Confirm its fee and payment method.
  4. Send your form and required documents.

  Documents required

  • Visa application form
  • Passport

  Official page

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  Embassy

  Embassy of the United Kingdom, Doha

  Doha

  West Bay Dafna Area, Onaiza Zone 66, Al Shabab Street, PO Box 3, Doha

  gov.uk +974-4496-2000 Email

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