Qatar Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
87
Visa on arrival
9
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
96
Visa required in advance
102

Qatar's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free or visa on arrival, you will need to apply for a Qatar tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Qatar Visa-Free (87)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Qatar without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Visa on arrival

Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Qatar (9)

Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Qatar border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.

Fees

Qatar Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) e-visa

    30 days stay (extendable); enter within validity shown on approvalofficial sourcevisitqatar.com ↗

    QAR 100 (~$27)

  • Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2)

    30 daysofficial sourcevisitqatar.com ↗

    QAR 100 (~$27)

  • Visa on arrival

    30 or 90 days depending on nationality (waiver tiers)official sourcevisitqatar.com ↗

    QAR 100 (~$27)

  • Qatar transit visa (96 hours, Qatar Airways passengers)

    up to 96 hours (4 days)official sourcetransitvisa.qatarairways.com ↗

    Free

  • Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1) one-time entry fee

    2 years or until passport expiry (whichever first), multiple entries, up to 90 days per stayofficial sourceportal.moi.gov.qa ↗

    QAR 76 (~$21)

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Transit

Qatar Transit Visa

Qatar publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Short-stay transit visa for passengers transiting through Qatar's Hamad International Airport without leaving the transit zone or during a stopover.

up to 4 days~$27

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27) per MOFA official fee schedule. Applied for through Qatari embassies/consulates. Qatar Airways passengers may be eligible for complimentary Doha stopover packages. Exact stay duration not published on MOFA page consulted - 4 days is commonly referenced for Qatar transit but not confirmed on official source fetched.

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FAQ

Qatar Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Qatar?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Qatar visa-free or with a visa on arrival. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Qatar tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Qatar without a visa?

87 countries can visit Qatar without a visa in 2026, including: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Qatar.

How do I apply for a Qatar tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Qatar, you typically need to apply at a Qatar embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Qatar without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Qatar varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Qatar Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Qatar visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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