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==Visa policy map==
==Visa policy map==
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==Freedom of movement==
==Freedom of movement==
Citizens of the following [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] countries enjoy [[freedom of movement]] in Qatar.<br/>
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>
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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== Visa exemption ==
== Visa exemption ==
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Qatar, as a visa waiver is granted automatically 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).<ref name="tim"/> However, some nationalities must meet additional criteria in order to be granted the visa waiver:<ref name="Qatar entry rules"/><ref name="tim"/>
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Qatar, as a visa waiver is granted automatically upon arrival for stays up to the duration listed below.<br/>
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).<ref name="tim"/><br/>
However, some nationalities must meet additional criteria in order to be granted the visa waiver:<ref name="Qatar entry rules"/><ref name="tim"/>


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<small>* — May apply to extend their stay for another 30 days.<ref name="tim"/></small><br/>
<small>* - May apply to extend their stay for another 30 days.<ref name="tim"/></small><br/>
<small>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></small><br/>
<small>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></small><br/>
<small>2 — Must present a [[Polio vaccine|polio vaccination]] certificate.<ref name="tim"/></small>
<small>2 - Must present a [[Polio vaccine|polio vaccination]] certificate.<ref name="tim"/></small>


==Visa on arrival==
==Visa on arrival==


Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival.
Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival.<br/>

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"/>
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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<small>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"/></small><br/>
<small>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"/></small><br/>
<small>2 — Must present either a credit card or a debit card with a balance of at least 1000 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref name="tim"/></small><br/>
<small>2 - Must present either a credit card or a debit card with a balance of at least 1000 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref name="tim"/></small><br/>
<small>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"/></small><br/>
<small>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"/></small><br/>
<small>4 - Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist</small>
<small>4 - Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist</small>


==Transit==
==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" />
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" /><br/>
On 26 September 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced the issuance of free transit visas for passengers of any nationality transiting through [[Hamad International Airport]].<br/>

On 26 September 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced the issuance of free transit visas 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>[https://www.visitqatar.qa/corporate/media/corporate-news-release/2016/september/new-transit-visa-rules-make-visiting-qatar-easier.html New Transit Rules Make Visiting Qatar Easier]</ref><ref name="Qatar entry rules"/>
Only travellers travelling on Qatar Airways, with layovers between 5 and 96 hours are eligible.<ref>[https://www.visitqatar.qa/corporate/media/corporate-news-release/2016/september/new-transit-visa-rules-make-visiting-qatar-easier.html New Transit Rules Make Visiting Qatar Easier]</ref><ref name="Qatar entry rules"/>


==Diplomatic and service category passports==
==Diplomatic and service category passports==

Revision as of 05:52, 14 December 2023

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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.

Qatari visas can be obtained online by visitors wishing to enter Qatar, either from an official site, or Qatar Airways' website when travelling with the airline.[1]

Visa policy map

Visa policy of Qatar
  Qatar
  Freedom of movement
  Visa waiver on arrival (90 days)
  Visa waiver on arrival (30 days)
  Hayya eVisa

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:[2][3]

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Qatar, as a visa waiver is granted automatically 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).[3]
However, some nationalities must meet additional criteria in order to be granted the visa waiver:[2][3]

90 days within any 180 days

30 days*

* - May apply to extend their stay for another 30 days.[3]
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.[3]

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.[2]

30 days

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.[3]
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.[3]
4 - Qatar-Oman Joint on-Arrival Tourist

Transit

Regardless of nationality, travelers who are in transit through Hamad International Airport do not require a visa if they depart within 24 hours.[3]
On 26 September 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced the issuance of free transit visas 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.[6][2]

Diplomatic and service category passports

Holders of diplomatic or service category passports of the following countries do not require a visa:[3]

D — diplomatic passports only

  • Visa waiver agreements for diplomatic, private and service passports were signed with  Ethiopia in November 2017,[7]    Nepal in October 2018[8] but they are yet to be ratified.
  • Visa waiver agreement for diplomatic, official and service passports was signed with  Dominican Republic and it's yet to be ratified.[9]
  • Visa waiver agreements for diplomatic, private and service passports was signed with  Ghana [10]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving to Qatar were from the following countries of nationality:[11][12][13]

Country 2017 2016 2015
 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

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Qatar.

References

  1. ^ Qatar Visa Online
  2. ^ a b c d "Qatar entry rules". Qatar Tourism. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Qatar Visas".
  5. ^ a b "VISA ON ARRIVAL HOTELS".
  6. ^ New Transit Rules Make Visiting Qatar Easier
  7. ^ "Qatar, Ethiopia sign accords to cement bilateral relations". 15 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Qatar-Nepal talks focus on enhancing ties". 30 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Qatar, Dominican Republic hold round of political consultations". 27 January 2022.
  10. ^ "The Republic of Ghana signs visa waiver agreement with Qatar". 6 March 2022.
  11. ^ Annual Tourism Performance Report 2015
  12. ^ 2016 Annual Tourism Performance Report
  13. ^ 2017 Annual Tourism Performance Report
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