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Reviewed June 2025
Key takeaways
The Qatar A1 tourist visa allows a 30-day stay, valid for 90 days after issuance.
To apply via the Hayya platform, you need a valid passport, return ticket, accommodation proof, and health insurance.
The visa can be extended online or in person for 30 days.
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What is a Qatar A1 tourist visa?
The Qatar tourist visa or A1 visa permits tourists to visit Qatar for a maximum of 30 days on a single trip. However, the visa must be used within 90 days of being issued.
This visa is designed to facilitate tourism and allows visitors to explore Qatar’s numerous attractions, experience its rich culture, and enjoy its renowned hospitality.
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How to apply for a Qatar A1 tourist visa via the Hayya platform?
Requirements
To apply for a Qatar tourist visa through the Hayya platform, visitors are required to fulfill the following requirements:
- A passport that is valid for at least six months and remains valid for at least 90 days after the intended date of departure
- A return ticket or an onward ticket indicating your travel plans
- Proof of accommodation, such as hotel reservations or an invitation letter from a host in Qatar
- Valid health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay in Qatar
Please ensure that you have these documents ready before applying for your Qatar tourist visa through the Hayya Platform.
Application process
If you do not qualify for visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to Qatar, you can obtain a Qatar tourist visa or A1 visa through the Hayya platform. The process to apply for this type of visa is simple and straightforward.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit Hayya’s website or download the app
- Register or log in to your Hayya account
- Select the “Tourist Entry Visa (A1)” option for your entry visa type
- Fill in your personal details as required
- Upload a scanned copy of your passport and a recent passport-sized photo
- Review and validate the information provided
- Submit proof of your accommodation arrangements
- Pay the visa fee of QAR 100
- Once approved, you will receive your entry visa via email or through the Hayya app
How to extend a Qatar A1 tourist visa?
Once you’ve obtained a Qatar tourist or A1 visa, you can extend it for an additional 30 days. You can complete the extension process online via the Ministry of Interior (MOI) website. Follow these steps:
- Go to the visit visa extension page on the MOI website.
- Enter your passport or visa number and nationality, and click “extend.”
- If you receive an error saying “health insurance data not found,” you must first extend your health insurance before proceeding with the visa extension.
- You can extend your visa for one or three months using the dropdown menu, then complete the process by paying the fees through the integrated payment gateway.
Alternatively, you can complete the process in person by visiting the MOI Immigration Office at Hamad International Airport or the Passports General Directorate office.
Present your passport, a sponsor’s NOC letter (if needed), a passport photo, your return ticket, and pay the extension fee to the visa renewal officer. If eligible, your visa will be extended immediately.
Please note, it is essential to apply for the extension before your visa expires, as it cannot be extended once expired.
