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Qatar visa on arrival eligible countries
The Qatar visa on arrival allows nationals of 102 eligible countries to obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar by presenting a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.
Nationals of these countries do not require prior visa arrangements to travel to Qatar. Visitors intending to stay in Qatar must hold a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay.
The countries eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival will, however, be divided into two categories, depending on the types of visas on arrival for which they are eligible.
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90-day stay period
For nationals of the countries listed below, the waiver will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitles its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips:
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 and Ukraine.
30-day stay period
For citizens of the following countries, a visa-free stay of 30 days is allowed from the date of issuance and may be extended for another 30 days:
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, Macao, 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 and Venezuela.
Visa exemption for GCC countries
In addition to the countries eligible for visa-free entry to Qatar, nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) also do not require a visa to enter Qatar.
Qatar visa on arrival requirements
Passengers from countries eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival can possess visa-free entry to Qatar and obtain a visa waiver on arrival if they meet the following requirements:
- The passenger must be a citizen of an eligible country.
- Must present a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months.
- Must possess a confirmed onward or return ticket.
- Passengers intending to stay in Qatar must hold a valid hotel booking for the duration of the stay.
- Must possess health insurance from one of the companies registered with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
- Passengers from Pakistan and India might also require the following:
- Proof of funds or a credit card to be eligible for the Qatar visa on arrival. Please ensure you carry an International Debit/Credit Card in your name with a minimum balance of QAR 5,000.
- A bank statement from the last three months may also be required to verify that the balance is equivalent to QAR 5,000.
Rules for India, Pakistan, Iran and Thailand travellers
Travellers from India, Pakistan, Iran and Thailand can also obtain a free visa on arrival in Qatar for a maximum stay of 30 days, provided they meet some additional requirements, including
- Valid passport for at least six (6) months.
- Return ticket must be confirmed.
- Health insurance from one of the companies registered with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
- Confirmed hotel reservation through the Discover Qatar website only. Please note that hotel reservations from other websites will not be accepted.
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Qatar visa on arrival application process
Visit the Immigration counter in Doha, and show the officer your travel permit.
Submit all the required documents, including your passport, return or onward ticket, hotel booking confirmation, vaccine certificate, and an International Credit/Debit Card with a three-month bank statement (for India and Pakistan), to the Immigration Officer. Then, follow all the procedures and requirements the officer requests.
If confirmed, the Immigration Officer will fix a small sticker to your passport, marking the acceptance of a visa on arrival to Qatar.
Qatar visa on arrival fee
The Qatar visa on arrival is absolutely free of cost for all travellers eligible for the visa. The extension or renewal of the Qatar visa on arrival is also free of cost.
Qatar visa on arrival extension
Passengers from eligible countries for the 30-day visa are eligible to extend their Qatar visa on arrival for an additional 30 days. The visa extension can be done online through the Ministry of Interior portal by following the steps given below:
- Visit the Ministry of Interior (MOI) website here.
- Fill in all the details, including “Visa Number” (can be found on the sticker attached to your passport), “Passport Number”, and “Nationality”.
- Enter the Captcha displayed on the screen accurately.
- Click on ‘Extend’.
Your Qatar visa on arrival will now be extended for 30 days.
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