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Qatar e-Visa: Basic information

Qatar e-Visa is an online visa that is easily obtainable in an electronic form for all eligible travelers after completing a quick and intuitive online application process. The electronic visa system was introduced in Qatar in 2017 to ease the visa handling process for foreign visitors.

The electronic Qatar visa is available to hundreds of countries worldwide. Moreover, theonline visa application process can be completed within a few minutes from home, ending with the approvede-Visa arriving at the applicant s email address in PDF form.

Citizens from the countries listed aseligible can now apply online and receive their electronic visas within 5 business days.

The onlineQatar tourist visa serves as a single-entry permit that allows its holders to stay in Qatar for up to 30 days assuring a 30-day validity period. The only exception is the online transit visa, which stays effective for 4 days (96 hours).

Future Middle East visitors may apply for four e-Visa for Qatar types, depending on their nationality or purpose of visit.

To make one s entry to Qatar successful, all visitors should have a valid passport and a printed copy of the approved online visa.

  • Qatar e-Visa types

    No matter what type you are eligible for, theQatar e-Visa has to be printed out and taken with you to the airport. There are four different electronic visa to Qatar types; applicants nationality decides which one the traveler can apply for. There s:

    • ETA: Electronic Travel Authorization permit is designed for people who are not eligible to enter Qatar visa-free but who have a valid residence permit or a visit visa to one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, or any of the Schengen Area country.

    It serves as a single-entry permit that allows its holders to stay in Qatar for 30 days. Only service fees need to be paid.

    Please note! Suppose you do not have a valid residence permit or a valid visit visa to the listed countries. In that case, you can still apply for an Online Tourist Visa (e-Visa to Qatar), provided your country is listed as eligible for the e-Visa to Qatar. (See the List of Eligible Countries section.)

    • Online Tourist Visa: The online tourist visa is designed for citizens of countries who are not eligible for ETA and neither for the visa-free entrance. Qatar e-Visa is a single-entry permit that allows 30 days of stay in Qatar. The validity period of 30 days starts on the date of arrival.

    • Transit Visa: Designed for travelers from every country worldwide who transit through Qatar. Each traveler has to stay at least 5 hours on arrival to be eligible for this entry permit. The validity period is 96 hours (4 days).

    • GCC Residents Visa: Is a single-entry permit thatallows its holders to stay in Qatar for 30 days (or renew the visa for the next 3 months). Designed for all GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) residents.

    Nationals of the GCC countries can enter Qatar visa-free.

  • List of eligible countries

    Citizens of countries listed below can apply for an e-Visa to Qatar (the Online Tourist Visa):

    Afghanistan
    Albania
    Algeria
    American Samoa
    Angola
    Anguilla (UK)
    Aruba (NL)
    Azores (PT)
    Bangladesh
    Barbados
    Belize
    Benin
    Bermuda (Great Britain)
    Bhutan
    Botswana
    British Indian Ocean Territory (UK)
    Burkina Faso
    Burundi
    Cabo Verde
    Cambodia
    Cameroon
    Canary Islands
    Caribbean Netherlands (NL)
    Chad
    Channel Islands (UK)
    Cocos Islands (AUS)
    Commonwealth of Dominica
    Congo
    Côte d Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
    Curacao (NL)
    Democratic Republic of Congo
    Djibouti
    East Timor
    Egypt
    El Salvador
    England
    Equatorial Guinea
    Eritrea
    Eswatini (Swaziland)
    Ethiopia
    Falkland Islands (Malwinen) (UK)
    Faroe Islands (DK)
    Fiji
    French Guiana (FR)
    French Polynesia (FR)
    Gabon
    The Gambia
    Ghana
    Gibraltar (UK)
    Greenland (DK)
    Grenada
    Guadeloupe (FR)
    Guam
    Guatemala
    Guinea
    Guinea-Bissau
    Haiti
    Honduras
    Hongkong
    Iran
    Iraq
    Isle of Man (UK)
    Isle of Wight (Great Britain)
    Israel
    Jamaica
    Jan Mayen
    Jordan
    Kenya
    Kiribati
    Kosovo
    Kyrgyzstan
    Laos
    Lesotho
    Liberia
    Libya
    Macao
    Macao
    Madagascar
    Madeira
    Malawi
    Mali
    Marshall Islands
    Martinique (FR)
    Mauritania
    Mauritius
    Micronesia
    Mongolia
    Montenegro
    Montserrat (Great Britain)
    Morocco
    Mozambique
    Myanmar [Burma]
    Namibia
    Nauru
    Navassa (US)
    Nepal
    Netherlands Antilles (NL)
    Nevis
    New Caledonia
    Nicaragua
    Niger
    Nigeria
    Niue (NZ)
    Norfolk Island (AUS)
    North Korea
    North Macedonia
    Northern Ireland
    Northern Mariana Islands
    Palau
    Palestinian Territories
    Papua New Guinea
    Paracel Islands (CN)
    Philippines
    Pitcairn Islands (UK)
    Puerto Rico (US)
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Samoa
    Reunion (FR)
    Sao Tome and Principe
    Scotland
    Senegal
    Serbia and Montenegro
    Sierra Leone
    Solomon Islands
    Somalia
    South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (UK)
    South Sudan
    Sri Lanka
    St. Helena (UK)
    St. Lucia
    St. Martin (FR/NL)
    Saint-Barthélemy
    St. Pierre and Miquelon (FR)
    St. Kitts and Nevis
    Sudan
    Svalbard (Netherlands)
    Syria
    Taiwan
    Tajikistan
    Tanzania
    The Aland Islands (FI)
    The Cayman Islands (UK)
    The Central African Republic
    Comoros
    The Cook Islands (UK)
    The French Southern and Antarctic Lands
    The Glorieuses
    The Territory of Christmas Island (AUS)
    Togo
    Tokelau (NZ)
    Tonga
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Tunisia
    Turkmenistan
    Turks and Caicos Islands (UK)
    Tuvalu
    Uganda
    Uzbekistan
    Vanuatu
    Vietnam
    Virgin Islands (British)
    Virgin Islands, US.
    Wake Island (US)
    Wales
    Wallis and Futuna
    Western Sahara
    Yemen
    Yugoslavia
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe

  • Qatar e-Visa application form

    Upon meeting the online Qatar visa requirements (see the Required Documents section), each applicant who has prepared the necessary documents can start the application process.

    To ensure that your entry into Qatar will be free from any issues, make sure you put all the data correctly and that your documents are valid.

    Now follow these simple steps to complete the process:

    1. Fill the online visa application form with the correct data and attach the required documents. The application form takes just a few minutes to complete.
    2. Choose the payment method from the several available on our website and cover the e-Visa fees.
    3. Check your inbox. Immediately after your payment registers, you will receive a confirmation number. The electronic Qatar visa will be delivered to your email box within a maximum of 5 business days in PDF version.

    Please remember that your passport has to be valid for at least six months forth from the planned entry to Qatar date.

    Our online visa services team thoroughly checks each application to ensure it s error-free before submitting it further!

  • Validity period

    The Online Tourist Visa, the GCC Resident Visa, and ETA are valid for 30 days from the day of arrival in Qatar. However, the transit visa stays valid for 96 hours (4 days) from crossing the border.

    ETA can be extended for another 30 days, and the GCC visa can be extended for another 3 months for its holders. Please remember that your passport must stay valid throughout the whole duration of your trip.

  • Transit information

    Everyone who wants to travel to Qatar to transit to another country and stay in the transit area for at least 5 hours must apply for an appropriate entry permit. The trasnit visa stays valid for 96 hours (4 days) from the date of arrival.

    Designated for every country worldwide and free of charge. Have the printed transit visa with you upon arrival.

  • Requirements on arrival

    Travel to Qatar with these documents on hand upon arrival to ensure entrance without any issues. Each traveler should have:

    • a printede-Visa to Qatar
    • valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of arrival

  • Qatar e-Visa Sample

    The electronic visa system has been introduced to facilitate travelers’ lives. It serves the exact same purpose as the regular visa obtained from an Embassy. Please find the Qatar e-Visa sample below and see how will the entry permit look like once received.

    Qatar e-Visa

Required Documents

Online Tourist Visa

  • a photo of the applicant s passports bio-data page
  • the applicant s face photograph (that can easily taken using a phone or a PC camera)
  • a photo of the return ticket

ETA

  • proof of booked accommodation in Qatar (or host s address)
  • a photo of the return/onward ticket
  • a photo of your valid passports bio-data page
  • a photo of the applicant s valid residence permit or visit visa to any of the earlier-listed countries

GCC Residents Visa

  • Residents of the GCC countries may be asked to provide documents stating their occupation.

Important Information

  • Applicants passports have to be valid for at least 6 months forth from the arrival date
  • With an e-Visa, each traveler can spend 30 days in Qatar
  • Two of the travel visas (ETA and GCC Residents Visa) holders can prolong their stay. ETA holders for another 30 days, GCC Residents for another 90 days (three months)
  • The electronic Qatar visa has to be printed out and taken to the airport (no matter the type)
  • The online Qatar visa can be used for tourism purposes only
  • A travel e-Visa is not a working permit, nor an immigration permit
  • Applicants can use any international airport to visit Qatar

Benefits of Evisa Express

  • Easy application process There are three easy steps to get your e-Visa to Qatar. Any issues during the application process can be addressed by contacting our support team
  • Qualified team of expertsA qualified team double-checks each application to ensure successful approval
  • Guarantee of serviceIf an application fails to be approved, reimbursement is provided according to the conditions set out by our Terms of Service

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FAQ about Qatar e-Visa

  • What is a Qatar e-Visa?

    Qatar visa in an electronic form is a permit that is obtainable entirely online. Upon completing the visa application process, e-Visa arrives at the applicant s e-mail address within a maximum of 5 business days (120 hours). Qatar e-Visa allows its holder to stay in the country for 30 days and serves as a single-entry permit.

  • What documents do I need to apply for a Qatar e-Visa?

    When applying for a Qatar e-Visa (the Online Tourist Visa), each applicant needs to prepare a scan of their valid passport (bio-data page), a copy of the return ticket, and the applicant s recent photograph. Please note that passports have to be valid for six months from the arrival in Qatar date.

  • Is it easy to get a Qatar visa?

    Qatar visa application can be completed within minutes from home. Our travel visa service takes care of your permit. All you have to do is fill a visa application form. Applying is quick and intuitive. Qatar visa will arrive at your e-mail address.

  • How to apply for a Qatar visa?

    If you have a valid passport and meet all of the visa requirements, start the application process by filling a form with your data. Make the payment by choosing one of the many payment methods available on our visa service website. Lastly, check your inbox; e-Visa arrives in a PDF version, which you have to print out and take with you on the travel.

  • How will I receive the Qatar e-Visa?

    Once approved, Qatar e-Visa is sent to applicants e-mail address states in the application form. Make sure to provide an e-mail address that you have access to.

  • How long is an e-Visa for Qatar good for?

    Qatar e-Visa is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in Qatar. This travel visa serves as a single-entry permit. Please note that the ETA visa type and the GCC Resident Visa can be prolonged for one month and three months, respectively.

  • How long does it take to get a Qatar e-Visa?

    Qatar visa processing time may take up to 120 hours (5 business days) from applying. Valid passports and other necessary documents have to be attached to the form to ensure a successful approval. Our team of qualified experts double-checks each application to make sure it will be positively approved.

  • What is a Qatar transit visa?

    Our travel visa service offers a Qatar transit visa designated for all travellers who wish to transit through Qatar o another country. If you should stay for more than 5 hours in the airports transit area, you have to obtain a visa for transit. This visa type is valid for 96 hours (4 business days).

  • How early should I apply for a Qatar visa?

    All passports holders that wish to travel to Qatar should make their visa application at least 5 business days in advance. This is the maximum processing time to obtain a visa to Qatar. Ensure all the information you put in the application form is correct to avoid delays or issues with approval.

  • Which countries can visit Qatar using a Qatar visa?

    There are hundreds of countries that can visit Qatar with a Qatar visa. See if your country is listed as eligible on the List of Eligible Countries section and apply using our visa service.

  • How to check Qatar visa validity?

    All passports holders that apply online for a Qatar visa receive a confirmation number on the e-mail box immediately after making the payment. You can check how well your visa is processing using this number. Our support team is available 24/7 via phone and e-mail.

  • Can I get Qatar visa on arrival?

    Visa for Qatar can be obtained upon arrival. However, it s better to be prepared and handle your visa in advance to avoid any issues when entering Qatar. If you want to omit waiting in long queues at the airport, issues, or stressful situations, apply 5 business days in advance for an electronic visa permit!

Three easy steps to get your e-Visa

  • Apply online Fill out basic information on your citizenship and purpose for travel
  • Fill out the remaining required information and make an online payment We accept both credit and debit cards and other convenient methods of payment.
  • Check your email Once your payment is confirmed, the e-Visa will be sent to the email address provided in the application form.

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