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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 are automatically granted 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]
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 |
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.
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:
| Country | 2023 [13] | 2022 [14] | 2021 [15] | 2020 [16] | 2019 [17] | 2018 | 2017 [18] | 2016 [19] | 2015 [20] |
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 India | 419,722 | 272,987 | 166,000 | 92,000 | 385,148 | 333,708 | 340,104 | 375,910 | |
 United Kingdom | 159,500 | 113,001 | 19,000 | 35,000 | 133,418 | 120,495 | 132,301 | 135,645 | |
 United States | 165,024 | 107,335 | 16,000 | 28,000 | 127,271 | 101,144 | 102,774 | 93,174 | |
 Pakistan | 90,242 | 19,000 | 18,000 | 68,216 | 49,510 | 49,012 | 86,670 | ||
 China | 54,693 | 62,786 | 45,627 | — | — | ||||
 Germany | 168,891 | 23,000 | 90,352 | 44,440 | — | — | |||
 Egypt | 79,079 | 51,787 | 43,614 | 81,283 | 92,036 | ||||
 Australia | 51,148 | 55,047 | 42,765 | — | — | ||||
 France | 55,387 | 47,635 | 16,000 | 51,007 | 42,026 | — | — | ||
 Italy | 72,598 | 33,000 | 58,656 | 37,436 | — | — | |||
 Saudi Arabia | 1,022,747 | 595,066 | 116,000 | 12,000 | — | 949,145 | 855,555 | ||
 Bahrain | 140,258 | 84,988 | — | 135,202 | 132,913 | ||||
 United Arab Emirates | 126,706 | 66,659 | — | 134,578 | 117,575 | ||||
 Oman | 136,393 | 105,685 | 29,000 | 17,000 | — | 98,617 | 102,332 | ||
 Kuwait | 140,607 | 101,357 | 26,000 | 25,000 | — | 93,115 | 91,843 | ||
| Total | 4,054,000 | 2,540,000 | 611,000 | 581,659 | 2,136,504 | 1,819,344 [17] | 2,256,490 | 2,938,096 | 2,941,130 |
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a program of the United States federal government that allows nationals of specific countries to travel to the United States for tourism, business, or while in transit for up to 90 days without having to obtain a visa. It applies to all fifty U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, which also have an additional program with waivers for more nationalities; American Samoa has a similar but separate program.
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.
The Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region allows citizens of specific countries/territories to travel to Macau for tourism or business purposes for periods ranging from 14 to 180 days without having to obtain a visa. For other entry purposes, such as establishing residence on a long-term basis, a different policy applies.
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.
Visitors to Brunei must obtain a visa from one of the Bruneian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visitors to Colombia must obtain a visa from one of the Colombian diplomatic missions or online 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. However, nationals from some countries must first obtain a visa from one of the Malaysian diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
The visa policy of Singapore deals with the requirements a traveller must meet to enter Singapore. A foreign national, depending on their country of origin, must meet certain requirements to obtain a visa, which is a permit to travel, to enter and remain in the country. A visa may also entitle the visa holder to other privileges, such as a right to work, study, etc. and may be subject to conditions.
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 India must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals of certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online, while others must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic mission.
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 Cambodia must obtain a visa, either on arrival or online, 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.
Papua New Guinea Visitors must obtain a visa on arrival or e-Visa to enter the country. Visitors can also apply for a visa from the PNG diplomatic missions. All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Saudi Arabia must obtain a visa, unless they come from 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. Electronic visa is also available.
Visitors to Sudan must obtain a visa from one of the Sudanese diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold passports valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
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.
