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Updated September 2024
Key takeaways
A Qatar visit visa costs QR 200 and is valid for up to 6 months.
A Qatar work visa costs QR 200 for entry plus QR 500 for a residence permit.
The Qatar visa on arrival and transit visas are free of charge for eligible travelers
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What is the price of a Qatar visa?
The price of a Qatar visa depends on the type of visa you are applying for and the country from which you are applying.
Please note that all fees are accurate at the time of writing.
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Visit visa
According to the Qatar Consular Service in India and Pakistan, a Qatar visit visa costs QR 200.
A Qatar visit visa allows people of every nationality, except GCC citizens, to enter Qatar legally. The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of entry and can be renewed for a maximum of 6 months.
Work visa
The cost of a work visa in Qatar varies depending on the duration of the visa and the number of entries to Qatar.
- The employment entry visa costs QAR 200 (USD 55).
- there is a further fee of QAR 500 (USD 138) to convert this to a work residence permit. Usually, the employer will pay for it on behalf of the employee.
A Qatar work visa is a work permit and a residence permit issued by the Qatari government for foreign employees. In Qatar, work visas that are valid for one year are multiple-entry visas for nationals of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.
Please note that Qatar has no legal means of obtaining a freelance work visa or an Azad visa.
Student visa
Qatar student visa or education residence visa is issued free of cost, provided the applicant can fund their educational expenses. Student visas are valid for one year.
Visa on arrival
The Qatar visa on arrival is free of cost. All eligible travelers receive a Qatar visa on arrival. The extension or renewal of the visa is also free of cost.
It allows nationals of 102 eligible countries to obtain a visa waiver upon arrival to Qatar by presenting a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.
Transit visa
The Qatar transit visa is free of charge, valid for up to 96 hours and open to passengers of all nationalities.
Other visas
Business visa
The cost of a business visa in Qatar varies depending on the duration of the visa and the number of entries to Qatar.
- A 72-hour business visa is fixed at QAR 50.
- A service fee of QAR 200 applies for all Business Visa applications.
Qatar business visa allows non-Qataris to conduct business and work in the country temporarily.
Family visit visa
A Qatar family visit visa costs around QAR 200 and QAR 50 for each registered companion or dependent per month.
It is a short-term visa that allows expat workers to bring their families to Qatar for a shorter period, ranging from 30 days to 6 months.
