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Short-term tourism and leisure visits to Qatar applied for online via the Hayya platform before travel.

Fee is QAR 100 (approx. USD 27). Extendable by an additional 30 days from inside Qatar. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from arrival. Return/onward ticket required. Mandatory health insurance from MOH-registered providers required. Available via Hayya portal or mobile app.

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Combined tourist visa allowing holders to visit both Qatar and Oman on a single visa, issued through consular channels.

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27) per MOFA fee schedule. Applied for through Qatari embassies/consulates or Omani equivalents. Exact stay duration and validity not published on official source consulted.

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Entry permit issued at Qatar's ports of entry for eligible nationalities for tourism, transit, or short visits without prior application.

Paid visa on arrival (QAR 100 / approx. USD 27) available to nationals of Belarus, Iran, Macau, Mauritius, Montenegro, and Taiwan. Stay 30 days extendable by another 30 days. Iran requires hotel reservation or invitation letter. Belarus requires credit/debit card with USD 1,000+ balance. Separately, over 100 nationalities receive a FREE on-arrival entry permit (no QAR 100 fee) - see visa_policy.visa_free entries.

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General-purpose short-stay visitor visa for foreign nationals visiting Qatar for personal, family, or social reasons.

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27) per MOFA official fee schedule. Can be applied for through Qatari embassies/consulates or the MOI e-services portal. Extendable inside Qatar. The Consular Affairs Department handles cases not eligible for electronic visa system.

Visa for foreign nationals travelling to Qatar for business meetings, conferences, or commercial activities.

Fee QAR 200 (approx. USD 55) per MOFA official fee schedule - the highest published fee among visitor visa categories. Applied for through Qatari embassies/consulates or via the Hayya e-platform. Exact stay duration and validity not published on official source consulted.

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

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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Long-term residence visa allowing an expatriate resident of Qatar to sponsor immediate family members (spouse, sons, unmarried daughters) to reside in Qatar with them.

Distinct from the short 'Host Family & Friends' visit visa: this is a long-term residence permit for dependents. Sponsor must hold a valid Qatar Residence Permit in a technical/specialized (non-labour) profession and meet a minimum salary (approx. QAR 10,000, or QAR 6,000-7,000 with employer housing). Each family member receives an individual Family Residence Visa stamped in their passport, typically issued for 1-5 years and renewable while tied to the sponsor's residence permit. Dependents must complete a Medical Commission examination within 30 days of arrival and obtain a QID. Applied for via MOI e-services, the Metrash app, or Hukoomi. Reported fee components (~QAR 200 family visa + QAR 500 residence permit + QAR 100 medical per dependent) not confirmed from the official page consulted.

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Visa enabling Qatar residents to sponsor visits by family members or friends to Qatar for short stays.

Hayya platform offers a 'Host Family & Friends' feature allowing Qatar residents to sponsor short-stay visit visas for their family and friends. Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27). Duration and validity follow standard visit visa conditions (30 days, extendable). Full details require login to Hayya portal.

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Residence visa for international students admitted to an accredited Qatari university or educational institution, allowing them to live in Qatar for the duration of their studies.

Sponsored by the accredited educational institution, not an employer. Typically issued for one academic year and renewable annually for the duration of the study program. Requires an official admission/enrolment letter, valid passport, medical examination by the Medical Commission, and issuance of a Qatar ID (QID). Applied for online via the Hukoomi e-government portal / MOI e-services. Exact fee not published on the official service page consulted.

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Entry permit for foreign nationals sponsored by a Qatari employer, allowing the holder to enter Qatar to take up employment.

Qatar operates a kafala-derived sponsorship system. A Qatari employer (sponsor) must apply on the worker's behalf through the MOI e-services portal. Fee and processing time not published on accessible official pages. Upon arrival, worker obtains a Qatar ID (QID). Work visa tracking available at portal.moi.gov.qa visa inquiry service. Fees and processing times not confirmed from official pages fetched.

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Entry visa for individuals accompanying GCC citizens travelling to Qatar.

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27) per MOFA fee schedule. Issued to companions (family members or associates) of GCC national travellers. Also described as 'Entry visa for companions of GCC Nationals' in MOFA fee table. Hayya A4 category.

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Online e-visa for nationals of countries not otherwise eligible for visa-free entry, if they hold a valid visa or residency permit from the US, UK, Canada, Schengen area, Australia, or New Zealand.

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27). Credential (third-country visa or residency) must be valid at time of Hayya e-visa issuance, not merely at travel date. Qualifying credentials: valid US, UK, Canadian, Schengen, Australian, or New Zealand visa or permanent residency. Passport valid 3+ months from arrival required. Return ticket required. Hayya A3 category.

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Entry visa for foreign nationals holding a valid GCC country (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, or UAE) residence permit who wish to visit Qatar.

Fee QAR 100 (approx. USD 27). GCC resident permit must be valid for at least 3 months from date of arrival. Passport must also be valid for at least 3 months from arrival. Applicant must be travelling from their country of GCC residency. Job title on application must match permit. Extendable. Also available on arrival at ports of entry. Hayya A2 category.

Visa issued to foreign officials, diplomats, and government representatives travelling to Qatar on official business.

Fee exempted per MOFA official fee schedule. Issued through diplomatic channels to holders of diplomatic, official, or special passports. Many nationalities have bilateral agreements with Qatar exempting diplomatic/official/special passport holders entirely (e.g., Thailand per March 2025 agreement).

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Indefinite permanent residence granted by a dedicated Ministry of Interior committee to eligible non-Qataris, giving near-citizen access to health, education, and investment/ownership rights.

Established under Law No. 10 of 2018; issued by the MOI 'Permanent Residence Card Granting Committee'. Eligible categories include children of Qatari women, persons who have rendered valuable services to Qatar or hold special competencies/talent, and long-term residents (reportedly 20 years' residence for those born abroad, 10 years for those born in Qatar) with a stable income. Grants indefinite residence with benefits in health, education, and property ownership/investment. Annual approvals are capped. Applied for online via MOI e-services using a smart card / Qatar ID; a committee reviews each case. Reported application fee (~QAR 3,000) and eligibility salary thresholds not published on the official committee page consulted.

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Residence permit granted to foreign nationals who own qualifying real estate in Qatar, without the need for an employer sponsor.

Administered by Qatar's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) with the Ministry of Interior. Two tiers per the official Aqarat page: (1) property valued at not less than QAR 730,000 (approx. USD 200,000) grants a renewable residence permit (holder plus family), with roughly 90 days per year of presence in Qatar expected; (2) property valued at not less than QAR 3,650,000 (approx. USD 1,000,000) grants permanent-residency-class benefits including health, education, and investment privileges. No employer sponsor required. Applications submitted online via MOI / Hukoomi (Hukoomi 'apply for investor residence visa' service) subject to background and medical checks and valid health insurance. This is the closest program Qatar offers to a real-estate golden visa; Qatar has no citizenship-by-investment program.