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{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter Qatar}}
{{Politics of Qatar|expanded = Foreign}}

Visitors to '''[[Qatar]]''' must obtain a [[visa (document)|visa]], unless if they are citizens of one of the [[Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf|GCC]] countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.

==Visa policy map==
[[File:Visa policy of Qatar.svg|thumb|none|678px|Visa policy of Qatar
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==Freedom of movement==
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:<ref name="Qatar entry rules">{{cite web | title=Qatar entry rules | url=https://portal.moi.gov.qa/wps/portal/MOIInternet/departmentcommittees/ganationalborderexpatriateaffairs/!ut/p/a1/zZPJbtswEIafJQcdWY4WW1RvjBt4bRxDBmLpYowkymZgUQo1zfb0oY301tQJkEN44vJxlp8_ec43PDf4oHdIujV4OK7z4fY6AeknS5gvR8mVm8r5ejm5CVIZ8Fue87w01NGeZ49lc9AF04aUNYoYWg96ZJXq0FKjDJVt02gipTzYKaMsHrBqtNE92VPGtjZvmTU9F62tlO3RVOqpQ7IaSWFdo7a9B0kYQyjQZzEMBYtUIFgSRyHDuqxFNCjd8fBYWlfqimcfojc8c71OpYgmPvhzMQEBMl3P1pfLUQDgn5Mic_fjd4FVxNNPFnQmoP_VAeNPB5yd08Rpqu_u73PpTNI6WzwR33w3l5ws7NqYTX5NIUxhPl4MQ_fyi9-jYLQCEIM34H_WOAHwzpDAU7TblTwKtju0xelnZdIUodjx3KpaWWV__LFue0_U_fTAg8fCKdQTBB78C963_VHLvxDvmkaEzwwLAeGge3hZ1OmUjW9FLy8uXgFF2JtB/dl5/d5/L0lHSkovd0RNQUhrQUVnQSEhLzRKU0UvZW5fVVM!/ | publisher=Qatar Tourism | access-date=8 October 2023 | language=en}}</ref><ref name="tim">{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=QA|access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref>

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*{{flag|Bahrain}}
*{{flag|Kuwait}}
*{{flag|Oman}}
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==Visa exemption (free visa on arrival)==
===Ordinary passports===
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:<ref name="Qatar entry rules"/><ref name="tim"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.qatarairways.com/en-bh/visa-free-arrival.html | title=Visa policy of Qatar}}</ref>

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'''90 days within any 180 days'''
*{{flagicon|European Union}} [[Member state of the European Union|European Union member states]] (except Ireland)
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*{{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}
*{{flag|Argentina}}
*{{flag|Armenia}}
*{{flag|Bahamas}}
*{{flag|Brazil}}
*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}
|valign="top"|
*{{flag|Iceland}}
*{{flag|Liechtenstein}}
*{{flag|Malaysia}}
*{{flag|Norway}}
*{{flag|Russia}}
*{{flag|Serbia}}
|valign="top"|
*{{flag|Seychelles}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|Switzerland}}
*{{flag|Turkey}}
*{{flag|Ukraine}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|United States}}
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'''30 days'''<sup>*</sup>
{|
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*{{flag|Andorra}}
*{{flag|Australia}}
*{{flag|Azerbaijan}}
*{{flag|Bolivia}}
*{{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Canada}}
*{{flag|Chile}}
*{{flag|China}}
*{{flag|Colombia}}
*{{flag|Costa Rica}}
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*{{flag|Cuba}}
*{{flag|Ecuador}}
*{{flag|Georgia}}
*{{flag|Guyana}}
*{{flag|Hong Kong}}
*{{flag|India}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Indonesia}}
*{{flag|Ireland}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Kazakhstan}}
*{{flag|Lebanon}}
|valign="top"|
*{{flag|Maldives}}
*{{flag|Mexico}}
*{{flag|Moldova}}
*{{flag|Monaco}}
*{{flag|New Zealand}}
*{{flag|North Macedonia}}
*{{flag|Pakistan}}<sup>1</sup> <sup>2</sup>
*{{flag|Panama}}
*{{flag|Paraguay}}
*{{flag|Peru}}
*{{flag|Rwanda}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://portal.moi.gov.qa/qatarvisas/visadetails.html?ctr=143&res=143 | title = Qatar Visas}}</ref>
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*{{flag|San Marino}}
*{{flag|Singapore}}
*{{flag|South Africa}}
*{{flag|Suriname}}
*{{flag|Thailand}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}
*{{flag|Uruguay}}
*{{flag|Uzbekistan}}
*{{flag|Vatican City}}
*{{flag|Venezuela}}
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<sub>* - May apply to extend their stay for another 30 days.<ref name="tim"/></sub><br/>
<sub>1 - Must present a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated VOA hotels booked through Discover Qatar for the period of stay.<ref name="visa on arrival hotels">{{cite web | url=https://www.discoverqatar.qa/mandatory-hotels-for-visa-on-arrival/ | title=VISA ON ARRIVAL HOTELS}}</ref></sub><br/>
<sub>2 - Must present a [[Polio vaccine|polio vaccination]] certificate.<ref name="tim"/></sub>

===Non-ordinary passports===
Holders of diplomatic or official / service category passports of the following countries do not require a visa for 30 days (unless otherwise stated) :<ref name="tim" />

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*{{flag|Algeria}}
*{{flag|Andorra}}
*{{flag|Angola}}
*{{flag|Argentina}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Azerbaijan}}
*{{flag|Austria}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Belarus}}
*{{flag|Belgium}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Brazil}}
*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Bulgaria}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Croatia}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Colombia}}
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*{{flag|Cyprus}}<sup>D 1</sup>
*{{flag|Czech Republic}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Denmark}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Ecuador}}
*{{flag|El Salvador}}<sup>D</sup>
*{{flag|Estonia}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|France}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Georgia}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Germany}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Greece}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Iceland}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|India}}
*{{flag|Indonesia}}
|valign="top"|
*{{flag|Italy}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Jordan}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Kazakhstan}}
*{{flag|Kyrgyzstan}}<sup>D</sup>
*{{flag|Liechtenstein}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Malta}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Mauritius}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Moldova}}
*{{flag|Monaco}}
*{{flag|Morocco}}
*{{flag|Norway}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Portugal}}<sup>1</sup>
|valign="top"|
*{{flag|Romania}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Russia}}
*{{flag|San Marino}}
*{{flag|Singapore}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
*{{flag|Switzerland}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Tajikistan}}
*{{flag|Tunisia}}
*{{flag|Turkey}}
*{{flag|Ukraine}}
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Vatican City}}
|}

<sub>D - Diplomatic passports only.</sub><br/>
<sub>1 - 90 days</sub>

===Future changes===
Qatar has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Country
! Passports
! Agreement signed on
|-
| {{flag|Philippines}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/22/philippines-qatar-ink-9-bilateral-agreements-1352 | title=Philippines, Qatar ink 9 bilateral agreements}}</ref>
| Diplomatic, service
| 22 April 2024
|-
| {{flag|Ghana}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dohanews.co/the-republic-of-ghana-signs-visa-waiver-agreement-with-qatar/ | title=The Republic of Ghana signs visa waiver agreement with Qatar | date=6 March 2022}}</ref>
| Diplomatic, service
| March 2022
|-
| {{flag|Dominican Republic}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gulf-times.com/story/708753 | title=Qatar, Dominican Republic hold round of political consultations | date=27 January 2022}}</ref>
| Diplomatic, official, service
| January 2022
|-
| {{flag|Nepal}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gulf-times.com/story/611273/Qatar-Nepal-talks-focus-on-enhancing-ties | title=Qatar-Nepal talks focus on enhancing ties | date=30 October 2018}}</ref>
| Diplomatic, service
| October 2018
|-
| {{flag|Ethiopia}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/571282/Qatar-Ethiopia-sign-accords-to-cement-bilateral-re | title=Qatar, Ethiopia sign accords to cement bilateral relations | date=15 November 2017}}</ref>
| Diplomatic, service
| November 2017
|-
|}

==Visa on arrival==
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.<ref name="Qatar entry rules"/>

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'''30 days'''<sup>*</sup>
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*{{flag|Belarus}}<sup>2</sup>
*{{flag|Iran}}<sup>1</sup> <sup>3</sup>
*{{flag|Macao}}<sup>4</sup>
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*{{flag|Mauritius}}<sup>4</sup>
*{{flag|Montenegro}}<sup>4</sup>
*{{flag|Taiwan}}<sup>4</sup>
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<sub>* - Includes [[French Guiana]] and [[Falkland Islands]].</sub><br/>
<sub>1 - Must present a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated VOA hotels booked through Discover Qatar for the period of stay.<ref name="visa on arrival hotels"/></sub><br/>
<sub>2 - Must present either a credit card or a debit card with a balance of at least 1000 [[USD]].<ref name="tim"/></sub><br/>
<sub>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.<ref name="tim"/></sub><br/>
<sub>4 - Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist.</sub>

==Transit==
Regardless of nationality, travelers who are in transit through Hamad International Airport do not require a visa if they depart within 24 hours.<ref name="tim" />

On 26 September 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced the issuance of free transit visas<ref>{{cite web | last1=QatarVisa | first1=Checks | title=How to Get Qatar Transit Visa? | url=https://qatarvisachecks.qa/qatar-transit-visa/ | website=QatarVisachecks | access-date=31 March 2024}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.visitqatar.qa/corporate/media/corporate-news-release/2016/september/new-transit-visa-rules-make-visiting-qatar-easier.html | title=New Transit Rules Make Visiting Qatar Easier}}</ref><ref name="Qatar entry rules"/>

==Visitor statistics==
Most visitors arriving to Qatar were from the following countries of nationality:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Country
!2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2014 |title=Tourism Sector Performance FY 2023 |url=https://www.qatartourism.com/content/dam/qatar-tourism/qatar-tourism-reports/Qatar-Tourism-FY-2023-tourism-performance-report.pptx.pdf }}</ref>
!2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2023 |title=Annual Tourism Report 2022 |url=https://www.qatartourism.com/content/dam/qatar-tourism/qatar-tourism-reports/qatar-tourism-annual-report-2022.pdf }}</ref>
!2021<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2022 |title=Annual Tourism Report 2021 |url=https://www.qatartourism.com/content/dam/qatar-tourism/QT-Annual-Visitor-Report-2021-vf.pdf }}</ref>
!2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual Tourism Performance Report December 2020 |url=https://www.qatartourism.com/content/dam/qatar-tourism/Annual-report-2020.pdf }}</ref>
!2019<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Annual Tourism Performance Report 2019 |url=https://www.qatartourism.com/content/dam/qatar-tourism/2019-Tourism-Performance-Report.pdf }}</ref>
!2018
! 2017<ref>[https://www.visitqatar.qa/binaries/content/assets/corporate/statistics/en/2017/2017-annual-tourism-performance-report_v2.pdf | title=2017 Annual Tourism Performance Report]</ref>
! 2016<ref>{{cite web |title=2016 Annual Tourism Performance Report |url=https://www.visitqatar.qa/binaries/content/assets/media/documents-and-reports/en/annual-tourism-performance-report_2016_en_compressed.pdf }}{{dead link|date=May 2024}}</ref>
! 2015<ref>[https://www.visitqatar.qa/binaries/content/assets/media/documents-and-reports/en/2015-annual-tourism-performance-report---english.pdf Annual Tourism Performance Report 2015]</ref>
|-
| {{flag|India}} 
|419,722
|272,987
|166,000
|92,000
|385,148
| || 333,708 || 340,104 || 375,910
|-
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} 
|159,500
|113,001
|19,000
|35,000
|133,418 
| || 120,495 || 132,301 || 135,645
|-
| {{flag|United States}} 
|165,024
|107,335
|16,000
|28,000
|127,271
| || 101,144 || 102,774 || 93,174
|-
| {{flag|Pakistan}} 
|90,242
|
|19,000
|18,000
|68,216
| || 49,510 || 49,012 || 86,670
|-
| {{flag|China}} 
|54,693
|
|
|
|62,786
| || 45,627 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| {{flag|Germany}} 
|168,891
|
|
|23,000
|90,352
| || 44,440 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| {{flag|Egypt}} 
|79,079
|51,787
|
|
|
| || 43,614 || 81,283 || 92,036
|-
| {{flag|Australia}} 
|51,148
|
|
|
|55,047
| || 42,765 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| {{flag|France}} 
|55,387
|47,635
|
|16,000
|51,007
| || 42,026 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| {{flag|Italy}} 
|72,598
|
|
|33,000
|58,656
| || 37,436 || {{n/a}} || {{n/a}}
|-
| {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} 
|1,022,747
|595,066
|116,000
|12,000
|
| || {{n/a}} || 949,145 || 855,555
|-
| {{flag|Bahrain}} 
|140,258
|84,988
|
|
|
| || {{n/a}} || 135,202 || 132,913
|-
| {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} 
|126,706
|66,659
|
|
|
| || {{n/a}} || 134,578 || 117,575
|-
| {{flag|Oman}} 
|136,393
|105,685
|29,000
|17,000
|
| || {{n/a}} || 98,617 || 102,332
|-
| {{flag|Kuwait}} 
|140,607
|101,357
|26,000
|25,000
|
| || {{n/a}} || 93,115 || 91,843
|-style="border-top:3px solid green;"
| Total 
|4,054,000
|2,540,000
|611,000
|581,659
|2,136,504
|1,819,344<ref name=":0" />|| 2,256,490 || 2,938,096 || 2,941,130 
|}

==See also==
{{Wikivoyage|Qatar}}

* [[Visa requirements for Qatari citizens]]

==References==
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* [https://portal.moi.gov.qa/qatarvisas/ Visa policy of Qatar], Ministry of Interior

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