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Visitors to Qatar must obtain a visa, unless if they are citizens of one of the GCC countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.
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Visitors to Qatar must obtain a visa, unless if they are citizens of one of the GCC countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.
Citizens of the following Gulf Cooperation Council countries enjoy freedom of movement in Qatar. They do not require a visa under any circumstances, and are permitted to use a national ID card in lieu of a passport to enter Qatar: [1] [2]
Citizens of the following countries is granted automatically a free visa upon arrival for stays up to the duration listed below. They must hold passports valid for at least six months from the date of arrival, as well as a return or onward ticket (unless if holding a valid visa issued by Oman). However, some nationalities must meet additional criteria in order to be granted the visa waiver: [1] [2] [3]
90 days within any 180 days
30 days* |
* - May apply to extend their stay for another 30 days. [2]
1 - Must present a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated VOA hotels booked through Discover Qatar for the period of stay. [5]
2 - Must present a polio vaccination certificate. [2]
Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival. The fee is QR 100, and they must hold passports valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival, as well as a return or onward ticket. [1]
30 days*
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* - Includes French Guiana and Falkland Islands.
1 - Must present a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated VOA hotels booked through Discover Qatar for the period of stay. [5]
2 - Must present either a credit card or a debit card with a balance of at least 1000 USD. [2]
3 - If entering Qatar for tourism, a credit card or at least QAR 5000 in cash must be presented. If entering Qatar for business, an invitation letter from a company certified by the Qatari government must be presented. [2]
4 - Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist.
Holders of diplomatic or official / service category passports of the following countries do not require a visa for 30 days (unless otherwise stated) : [2]
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D - Diplomatic passports only.
1 - 90 days
Qatar has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
| Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
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 Philippines [6] | Diplomatic, service | 22 April 2024 |
 Ghana [7] | Diplomatic, service | March 2022 |
 Dominican Republic [8] | Diplomatic, official, service | January 2022 |
 Nepal [9] | Diplomatic, service | October 2018 |
 Ethiopia [10] | Diplomatic, service | November 2017 |
Regardless of nationality, travelers who are in transit through Hamad International Airport do not require a visa if they depart within 24 hours. [2]
On 26 September 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced the issuance of free transit visas [11] for passengers of any nationality transiting through Hamad International Airport.
Only travellers travelling on Qatar Airways, with layovers between 5 and 96 hours are eligible. [12] [1]
Most visitors arriving to Qatar were from the following countries of nationality: [13] [14] [15]
| Country | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
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 India | 333,708 | 340,104 | 375,910 |
 United Kingdom | 120,495 | 132,301 | 135,645 |
 United States | 101,144 | 102,774 | 93,174 |
 Pakistan | 49,510 | 49,012 | 86,670 |
 China | 45,627 | — | — |
 Germany | 44,440 | — | — |
 Egypt | 43,614 | 81,283 | 92,036 |
 Australia | 42,765 | — | — |
 France | 42,026 | — | — |
 Italy | 37,436 | — | — |
 Saudi Arabia | — | 949,145 | 855,555 |
 Bahrain | — | 135,202 | 132,913 |
 United Arab Emirates | — | 134,578 | 117,575 |
 Oman | — | 98,617 | 102,332 |
 Kuwait | — | 93,115 | 91,843 |
| Total | 860,765 | 2,116,131 | 2,083,653 |
Visitors to the United States must obtain a visa from one of the U.S. diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt or Visa Waiver Program countries.
Visitors to the mainland of the People's Republic of China must obtain a visa from one of the Chinese diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries. The residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with Chinese nationality may stay in Mainland indefinitely as long as their travel documents are valid.
Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Most visitors to Indonesia may obtain a visa on arrival to Indonesia, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. However, some countries must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Indonesian diplomatic missions before being allowed to enter Indonesia.
Nationals of many countries may visit Brazil without a visa, while others must obtain a visa from one of the Brazilian diplomatic missions. Nationals of some countries may apply for visitor visas electronically. For stays longer than 90 days or for employment in Brazil, all foreign nationals must have a visa or residency authorization.
Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
Visitors to Bosnia and Herzegovina must obtain a visa from one of the Bosnia and Herzegovina diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Colombia must obtain a visa from one of the Colombian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
The visa policy of Malaysia consists of the requirements for foreign nationals to travel to, enter, and remain in Malaysia. Most visitors to Malaysia are granted visa-free entry for a period of 90, 30, or 14 days respectively.
Visitors to Thailand must obtain a visa from one of the Thai diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The visa policy of the United Arab Emirates allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa. Citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the UAE diplomatic missions. Alternatively, they may obtain an online visa through Smart Service or airlines.
Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa.
Visitors to Vietnam must obtain either an e-Visa or a visa in advance, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Maldives grants a free visa on arrival for 30 days to all citizens unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Most visitors to Iran must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) prior to their arrival in Iran, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or countries that are ineligible for an e-Visa, in which case they must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions around the world.
Kenya has abolished visa requirements for all foreign visitors from 1 January 2024, and instead implemented an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system.
Visitors to Oman must obtain a visa prior to travel unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Most visitors to Mozambique can obtain a visa for Mozambique, either on arrival or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world in advance, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel or a tourist card from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that are eligible for visa on arrival.
