Qatar visitor entry rules

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Middle East entry rules

Qatar gives visa-free entry or a visa on arrival to many nationalities. Other travellers apply online through the official Hayya platform ^1,2. The route depends on your passport, residence and visas held elsewhere. A passport needs at least three months from arrival under the current visitor guidance, and a return or onward ticket is required for on-arrival entry ^1,2. Paid arrival visas and Hayya tourist visas commonly cost QAR 100 ¹.

Visa-free access: More than 95 nationalities have an on-arrival route ²
Hayya tourist visa: Available online for nationalities needing an advance visa ^1,2
Typical paid fee: QAR 100 for listed arrival and tourist-visa routes ¹
Passport: At least 3 months from arrival ^1,2
Ticket: Confirmed return or onward ticket for arrival routes ²
Official checker: Visit Qatar visa checker ¹
Checked: 19 October 2026

Choose the rule for your passport

Visit Qatar's official checker returns the route for a selected nationality and asks about GCC residence or valid visas and residence in certain countries. Results can be visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or a Hayya A1, A2 or A3 application ¹.

GCC citizens do not need a visa. The Ministry of Interior says citizens of more than 95 countries can use an on-arrival route. Conditions differ by nationality ^1,2.

Passport, ticket and hotel conditions

The current Ministry of Interior visitor page requires a passport valid for at least 3 months and a confirmed onward or return ticket for on-arrival entry. Compulsory visitor health insurance can apply ².

Some nationalities must book accommodation through Discover Qatar before travel. Other routes require a confirmed hotel reservation without the special booking channel. Read the result from the nationality checker in full ¹.

Hayya e-visas

Hayya is Qatar's official online tourist-visa platform. The Ministry of Interior lists tourist visas, GCC-resident visas, visas for people accompanying GCC citizens and an electronic travel-authorisation route ².

Visit Qatar states that the tourist visa is open to nationals of all countries except GCC citizens and gives QAR 100 as the Hayya tourist-visa cost. The application category depends on your passport and supporting status ¹.

Visa on arrival

Some nationalities receive a free visa waiver on arrival. Others pay QAR 100. The checker may require a Discover Qatar hotel booking before departure ¹.

A visa-on-arrival result is not a promise of admission. Carry the required passport, ticket, accommodation proof and insurance. Check the official result again shortly before departure ^1,2.

Official links

Use the Visit Qatar visa checker for the route tied to your nationality ¹.
Use hayya.qa only when the checker or Ministry of Interior directs you to Hayya ².
Use the Ministry of Interior visitor page for entry-service notices ².
Do not pay a third-party form that imitates Hayya or an arrival visa.

Common questions

Is Qatar visa-free for everyone?

No. Many nationalities receive visa-free or on-arrival entry. Others need a Hayya visa before travel ^1,2.

How much is a Qatar tourist visa?

Visit Qatar lists QAR 100 for the Hayya tourist visa and for the listed paid visa-on-arrival routes ¹.

How long must my passport be valid?

The current visitor guidance requires at least 3 months from arrival ^1,2.

Do I need a hotel booking?

Some routes require a confirmed booking, and some nationalities must use Discover Qatar. Check your nationality result ¹.

Where do I apply?

Use the official Hayya platform linked by Qatar's Ministry of Interior and Visit Qatar ^1,2.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@entryrulesexplained.com with the official link.

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