Qatar electronic visa requirements

f you want to get an online visa to Qatar, you need to meet the requirements stated by the Qatari government.

Firstly, eligible citizens should prepare the necessary documents. Secondly, they need to fill in the form and provide information such as name, surname, date of birth, passport number, nationality, etc. Besides, required documents depend on many factors like visa type or nationality. Generally, you need to prepare a valid passport, a face photo, and an onward/return ticket.

Remember that you need to have an electronic device with an internet connection, a valid means of payment, and an active email address.

All visitors who plan to go to Qatar must read all the information about requirements before their online application and trip. Thanks to that, the process will go smoothly without any inconveniences.

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Necessary documents


You need to attach the following documents if you plan to apply for a Qatar e-Visa. The conditions are slightly different, as they depend on the visa type.

Tourist online visa

  • a valid passport and the bio-data page
  • a return or onward ticket
  • a photo of the face

ETA

  • a bio-data page of the passport
  • accommodation booked on the governmental website or the address of the host
  • a residence permit or visit visa to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA, Schengen countries
  • a return/onward ticket

GCC resident visa

  • documents proving the occupation of the applicant may be necessary

Important: the copies of the documents must have good quality and show all the necessary data. The copies can be made by the following methods:

  • using a phone or web camera and taking photos
  • scanning documents.

Additional requirements

As the process of getting an e-Visa to Qatar is done electronically, you also must consider the below points to complete the procedure. So, you must have:

  • an electronic device with a stable internet connection (such as a tablet, smartphone, PC, laptop, etc.)
  • an active email address
  • sufficient means of payment

Time of processing

The processing time normally takes around one week. However, it depends on many factors, so it is advisable to apply earlier.

The time may be different depending on:

  • the correct data in the form (check the information twice, as mistakes may lead to delays or even rejection)
  • number of applications
  • technical difficulties
  • respond from the applicant (if some additional details are needed).