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Qatar visa requirements by passport

Holders of 197 passports can enter Qatar without applying at an embassy: 83 visa-free, 14 with a visa on arrival and 100 with an eVisa. The other 1 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Official Qatar eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Qatar.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

hayya.qa

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Embassy of the State of Qatar in London (links the Hayya platform) (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Qatar accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Qatar with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives eTA

    Passports: All passports

    Apply online for the Hayya A3 visa before travel; passport valid 3+ months; hotel booking required. Canadian, Australian and New Zealand documents also accepted.

    Source: Visit Qatar (Qatar Tourism)

Recent rule changes for Qatar

  • 31 March 2026 · Pakistan

    Qatar suspended visa on arrival for Pakistani nationals

Entry rules for Qatar by passport

Visa free83 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival14 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

eVisa100 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 1 passports

Qatar entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Qatar without a visa?

Holders of 83 passports can enter Qatar visa-free: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Qatar?

Holders of these 14 passports can get a visa on arrival in Qatar: Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, India, Iran, Italy, Macau, Mauritius, Montenegro, Serbia, Taiwan, Thailand and Ukraine. A fee may apply.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Qatar?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, hayya.qa; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Qatar?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with an online eTA. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Qatar entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Qatar's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.