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Reviewed January 2025
Qatar is a marvellous country deeply rooted in Arabian culture. It presents a wonderful opportunity to experience the emirate way of life for a few days as a tourist. And those are lucky for whom, Qatar warmly welcomes eligible visitors from various nations, allowing them to enter without the need for a visa.
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Which countries are eligible for the visa-free entry to Qatar?
180 days visa waiver
This waiver will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance for nationals of the nations listed below, and it will allow its holders to stay in Qatar for up to 90 days on a single visit or on multiple visits.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
30 days visa waiver
The waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance for citizens of the countries listed below and enables its holder to stay in Qatar for up to 30 days, either on a single visit or on multiple visits. An extension of more 30 days are available for this visa waiver.
- Andorra
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Georgia
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Macedonia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Singapore
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Suriname
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
Qatar visa-free requirements for Indian citizens
Citizens of India can obtain their Qatar visa waiver for 30 days and an extension of 30 days with the following requirements:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Return/onward ticket must be confirmed
- Hotel bookings made on Discover Qatar for the duration of the stay
- Health insurance from one of the companies registered with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health
Qatar visa-free requirements for Pakistani citizens
Citizens of Pakistan can obtain their Qatar visa waiver for 30 days and an extension of 30 days with the following requirements:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Return ticket must be confirmed
- Hotel bookings made on Discover Qatar for the duration of the stay
- Those coming directly from Pakistan should present a certificate of vaccination against polio
- Health insurance from one of the companies registered with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health
