Qatar has been "the most open country in the Middle East," and offers visa-upon-arrival services to nationals of over 95 different countries. Because of this, Qatar expanded its tourism sector as it welcomes and endures different countries and cultures. This policy was made to attract people around the world and experience the beauty of Qatar.
Countries eligible for Qatar Visa on arrival
Qatar visa-on-arrival scheme is applicable to nationals of
95 countries. Individuals from these nations can enter Qatar without a prior
visa. However, based on the types of visas on arrival, these nationalities are
divided into 2 categories: 90-day & 30-day periods.
90-day visa stay
Citizens of the following nations could stay in Qatar for up to 90 days on a single or multiple trips and it will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance. They are
| Argentina | Estonia | Latvia | Romania |
| Austria | Finland | Liechtenstein | Serbia |
| Bahamas | France | Croatia | Seychelles |
| Belgium | Antigua and Barbuda | Lithuania | Slovakia |
| Bulgaria | Germany | Luxembourg | Slovenia |
| Cyprus | Greece | Malaysia | Spain |
| The Czech Republic | Netherlands | Malta | Sweden |
| Holland | Hungary | Norway | Switzerland |
| Denmark | Iceland | Poland | Turkey |
| Dominican Republic | Italy | Portugal | Ukraine |
30-day visa period
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a
30-day visa-free stay from the date of issuance that can be extended for an
additional 30-day period. They are:
| Australia | Indonesia | Pakistan |
| Azerbaijan | Cuba | Panama |
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Paraguay |
| Canada | Ireland | Macau |
| India | Kazakhstan | Japan |
| Belarus | Lebanon | Macedonia |
| Bolivia | Maldives | Peru |
| Chile | Mauritius | Russia |
| China | Mexico | Uruguay |
| Colombia | Monaco | Vatican City |
| Costa Rica | Montenegro | Rwanda |
| Falkland Islands | New Zealand | San Marino |
| South Korea | Thailand, | US |
| Suriname | UK | Venezuela |
Apart from these countries, citizens of the GCC nations
(Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) are also
exempt from visa requirements to enter Qatar.
Visa-on-arrival requirements
To qualify for Qatar Visa-upon-arrival, passengers must
satisfy certain requirements.
- Passport with at least a validity of 6 months
- A confirmed two-way ticket
- A copy of the confirmed hotel reservation
- Must have health insurance from any company registered with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
- A proof of cash or a credit card that makes you eligible for visa-on-arrival
- Must carry an international debit/credit card in your name with a minimum QAR 5000 balance
- A bank statement from the previous three months to verify the balance amount
Passengers from India, Pakistan, Ukraine, Iran and Thailand
are required to make their hotel bookings through the Discover Qatar website.
Qatar Visa on arrival Fees and Extension
The Qatar visa upon arrival can be obtained by all eligible passengers at zero costs. Also, there are no fees associated with
extending or renewing. The travellers who qualify for the 30-day visa period
could extend their visa for another 30 days. This can be done via the Ministry
of Interior's website.
Qatar welcomes people from all over the world to experience
its culture and beauty. This visa-on-arrival helped in increasing the tourism
sector and thereby the economy of the state. Anyone from the above-mentioned countries could pay a visit to Qatar without any prior visa bookings and enjoy
the country life out there.