General information about Qatar Visa

Qatar e-Visa, also known as Qatar online or electronic visa, was implemented in 2017 to simplify the process of getting a visa to Qatar.

As the Qatar visa policy states, we can distinguish a few types of visas: electronic travel authorizationQatar (ETA) - that can be used by the holders of a residence permit or a visit visa to Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, or any of the Schengen Area countries - a tourist online visa, a transit visa, and GCC Resident Visa.

Thanks to the electronic visa system, you can apply online from any part of the world without visiting the embassy or consulate. The visa enables you to stay in the country for up to 30 days for tourism or business-related purposes and is valid for one month (in the case of a transit visa, it allows a 4-day stay).

The online application is very easy. You should fill in the form, attach documents, cover the fee, and check the email. That's all.

After the process of finalization and approval, you will get your e-Visa in PDF form via email. Remember to print it out, as it will be checked by the proper authorities.

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Who can get a Qatar e-Visa?

Citizens from eligible countries should apply for an e-Visa if they plan to visit Qatar. Check the list below and find your country:

  • AndorraAndorra*
  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates*
  • AfghanistanAfghanistan*
  • AlbaniaAlbania
  • ArmeniaArmenia*
  • AngolaAngola
  • ArgentinaArgentina*
  • American SamoaAmerican Samoa*
  • AustriaAustria
  • AustraliaAustralia
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan*
  • Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina*
  • BarbadosBarbados*
  • BangladeshBangladesh*
  • BelgiumBelgium
  • Burkina FasoBurkina Faso*
  • BulgariaBulgaria
  • BahrainBahrain*
  • BurundiBurundi*
  • BeninBenin*
  • BruneiBrunei
  • BoliviaBolivia*
  • BrazilBrazil*
  • BahamasBahamas*
  • BhutanBhutan*
  • BotswanaBotswana*
  • BelarusBelarus*
  • BelizeBelize*
  • CanadaCanada
  • CongoCongo*
  • Central African RepublicCentral African Republic*
  • Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo*
  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland*
  • Ivory CoastIvory Coast*
  • ChileChile*
  • CameroonCameroon*
  • ChinaChina*
  • ColombiaColombia*
  • Costa RicaCosta Rica*
  • SerbiaSerbia*
  • CubaCuba*
  • CyprusCyprus
  • Czech RepublicCzech Republic
  • GermanyGermany
  • DjiboutiDjibouti*
  • DenmarkDenmark
  • DominicaDominica*
  • Dominican RepublicDominican Republic*
  • AlgeriaAlgeria*
  • EcuadorEcuador*
  • EstoniaEstonia
  • EgyptEgypt*
  • Western SaharaWestern Sahara*
  • EritreaEritrea*
  • SpainSpain
  • EthiopiaEthiopia*
  • FinlandFinland
  • FijiFiji*
  • MicronesiaMicronesia*
  • FranceFrance
  • GabonGabon*
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom
  • GrenadaGrenada*
  • GeorgiaGeorgia*
  • GhanaGhana*
  • GambiaGambia*
  • Guinea BissauGuinea Bissau*
  • GuineaGuinea*
  • Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea*
  • GreeceGreece
  • GuatemalaGuatemala*
  • GuyanaGuyana*
  • Hong KongHong Kong*
  • HondurasHonduras*
  • CroatiaCroatia
  • HaitiHaiti*
  • HungaryHungary
  • IndonesiaIndonesia*
  • IrelandIreland
  • IndiaIndia*
  • IraqIraq*
  • IranIran*
  • IcelandIceland
  • ItalyItaly
  • JamaicaJamaica*
  • JordanJordan*
  • JapanJapan*
  • KenyaKenya*
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan*
  • CambodiaCambodia*
  • KiribatiKiribati*
  • ComorosComoros*
  • Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis*
  • South KoreaSouth Korea*
  • KuwaitKuwait*
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan*
  • LaosLaos
  • LebanonLebanon*
  • Saint LuciaSaint Lucia*
  • LiechtensteinLiechtenstein*
  • Sri LankaSri Lanka*
  • LiberiaLiberia*
  • LesothoLesotho*
  • LithuaniaLithuania
  • LuxembourgLuxembourg
  • LatviaLatvia*
  • LibyaLibya*
  • MoroccoMorocco*
  • MonacoMonaco*
  • MoldovaMoldova*
  • MontenegroMontenegro*
  • MadagascarMadagascar*
  • Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands*
  • MacedoniaMacedonia*
  • MaliMali*
  • MyanmarMyanmar*
  • MongoliaMongolia*
  • MacauMacau*
  • MauritaniaMauritania*
  • MaltaMalta
  • MauritiusMauritius*
  • MaldivesMaldives*
  • MalawiMalawi*
  • MexicoMexico*
  • MalaysiaMalaysia*
  • MozambiqueMozambique*
  • NamibiaNamibia*
  • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia*
  • NigerNiger*
  • NigeriaNigeria*
  • NicaraguaNicaragua*
  • NetherlandsNetherlands
  • NorwayNorway
  • NepalNepal*
  • NauruNauru*
  • New ZealandNew Zealand
  • OmanOman*
  • PanamaPanama*
  • PeruPeru*
  • Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea*
  • PhilippinesPhilippines*
  • PakistanPakistan*
  • PolandPoland
  • Sierra LeoneSierra Leone*
  • San MarinoSan Marino*
  • SenegalSenegal*
  • SomaliaSomalia*
  • SurinameSuriname*
  • El SalvadorEl Salvador*
  • SyriaSyria*
  • ChadChad*
  • Timor LesteTimor Leste*
  • TogoTogo*
  • ThailandThailand*
  • TajikistanTajikistan*
  • TurkmenistanTurkmenistan*
  • TunisiaTunisia*
  • TongaTonga*
  • TurkeyTurkey*
  • TuvaluTuvalu*
  • TaiwanTaiwan*
  • TanzaniaTanzania*
  • UkraineUkraine*
  • UgandaUganda*
  • United StatesUnited States
  • UruguayUruguay*
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan*
  • Vatican CityVatican City*
  • Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines*
  • VenezuelaVenezuela*
  • VietnamVietnam*
  • SamoaSamoa*
  • YemenYemen*
  • South AfricaSouth Africa*
  • ZambiaZambia*
  • ZimbabweZimbabwe*
  • SingaporeSingapore*
  • SeychellesSeychelles*
  • PalauPalau*
  • RwandaRwanda*
  • PortugalPortugal
  • SwedenSweden
  • SlovakiaSlovakia
  • SloveniaSlovenia
  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia*
  • Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago*
  • RomaniaRomania
  • ParaguayParaguay*
  • SudanSudan*
  • South SudanSouth Sudan*
  • KosovoKosovo*
  • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands*
  • Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe*
  • Cape VerdeCape Verde*
  • Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda*
  • EswatiniEswatini*
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Online Qatar visa application process


The process of getting a Qatar online visa is straightforward, as you can apply from anywhere and don't need to contact the embassy. Just prepare an electronic device with an internet connection, visit the application panel, and:

  • Complete the online application form. Pick a visa type and attach the necessary documents.
  • Pay the fee with one of the available methods of payment, such as debit/credit card or PayPal.
  • Wait for the approval. Check your email address and receive a PDF file with your e-Visa. Print the document out and take it to the entry point.

Note that a unique code will also be sent to your email after the payment confirmation. You can use it to check the application status. Should you have any questions about visas, you can contact our support team, which will gladly help you.

Qatar visa requirements


The documents listed below are needed for certain Qatar visas.

Electronic tourist visa:


  • a valid passport (its bio-data page)
  • a face photo
  • an onward or return ticket

ETA:


  • a bio-data page of a valid passport
  • host's address or accommodation booking*
  • an onward or return ticket
  • a valid residence permit or visit visa to Schengen country, Australia, USA, Canada, or New Zealand

GCC residents visa:


  • documents proving the occupation

*The accommodation needs to be booked through the Qatari government's official website.

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Qatar visa application: tips

  • Read all the Qatar e-Visa requirements and prepare all the documents.
  • Check the Qatar visa application form several times to avoid mistakes that can lead to delays or even rejection.
  • Make sure you have a stable internet connection to complete the process without problems.
  • Submit your application earlier, and don't leave all the formalities for the last moment.

Advantages of Qatar visa online

Applicants can enjoy the following benefits of Qatar e-Visa:

  • The application process is easy and fast. You don't need to contact the embassy or consulate.
  • You only need a device with an internet connection and can apply from any part of the world.
  • You can track the status of the application and count on the support team's help.
  • You can receive your e-Visa via email and save it on the device.

Qatar eVisa FAQ


What is a Qatar e-Visa?

A Qatar e-Visa is an online visa that allows you to enter Qatar for up to one month. It is valid for 30 days, and the application process is speedy, as it can be done online.

Is Qatar e-Visa required for all travelers?

All eligible travelers should apply for a Qatar e-Visa. See the list of countries and check if you need to apply for an online visa to Qatar.

What is the processing time for a Qatar electronic visa?

The processing time for a Qatar e-Visa usually takes around 5 business days. However, as it depends on many factors, it is advisable to apply earlier.

How to apply for a Qatar visa online?

To apply online for a Qatar e-Visa you must take part in a process of application. Fill in the form, attach documents, cover the fee, and wait for the e-Visa in PDF form that will be sent to your email.

What is the validity of a Qatar e-Visa?

The Qatar e-Visa remains valid for up to 1 month. Remember that in transit visa cases, the validity period is limited to 4 days. It is possible to check the effectiveness of the visa on the approved document.

What should I have to apply online for a Qatar visa?

In order to apply, you must prepare an electronic device with an internet connection, email address, and means of payment. Also, remember about necessary documents that depend on nationality and visa type (note that GCC citizens don't need a visa to Qatar).