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Qatar visa on arrival

Eligible citizens can receive a visa when they arrive. Free tourist visas allow 30 or 90 days; the listed paid visa allows 30 days and costs QR 100.

Ways to get a Qatar visa on arrival

  1. Free tourist visa on arrival — 90 days

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of European Union member states except Ireland, and the other listed countries, subject to any extra nationality conditions.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    Free.

  2. Free tourist visa on arrival — 30 days

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories, subject to any extra nationality conditions.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    Free.

  4. Two-year visitor visa for US citizens

    Visa on arrival

    US citizens may receive this visa by paying on their first entry.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days per visit.
    Valid for
    2 years.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    USD 21 on the first entry.

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Who needs it

Travellers using this route must hold citizenship eligible for a visa on arrival and meet any extra requirements.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates do not need a visa.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival is the general visitor requirement.
  • The paid visa-on-arrival rules require a return or onward ticket and state a passport minimum of 3 months.

Good to know

  • Some nationalities have extra requirements, but the nationality linked to each requirement is not identified.
  • Extra requirements mentioned include a designated hotel booked through Discover Qatar, a polio vaccination certificate, and financial evidence.
  • Some eligibility is limited to the Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist Visa.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Qatar?

Travellers using this route must hold citizenship eligible for a visa on arrival and meet any extra requirements. Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates do not need a visa.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Qatar?

There are 4 options: Free tourist visa on arrival — 90 days (a visa at the border); Free tourist visa on arrival — 30 days (a visa at the border); Paid visa on arrival — 30 days (a visa at the border); Two-year visitor visa for US citizens (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Qatar visa on arrival?

Up to 30 or 90 days, depending on the option and citizenship.

How much does a Qatar visa on arrival cost?

Free for the listed free tourist visas; QR 100 for the listed paid visa.

What documents do I need for a Qatar visa on arrival?

A passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival is the general visitor requirement.; The paid visa-on-arrival rules require a return or onward ticket and state a passport minimum of 3 months..

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Qatar?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Qatar visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Qatar be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Qatar visa on arrival rules?

On Qatar's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Qatar?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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