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Qatar visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Qatar? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

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7Visa-free
99eVisa
92Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Qatar entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 7 can enter Qatar visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 92 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 99 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

99 of 198 passports can travel to Qatar without arranging anything before departure.

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Qatar entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Qatar
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Qatar visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Qatar.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa05490
Asia622220
Europe04320
North America18140
Oceania02120
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 7
eVisa 99
Visa on arrival 92

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Qatar?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 7 can enter visa-free, 92 can get a visa on arrival and 99 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Qatar without a visa?

7 passports have visa-free access to Qatar, including United Arab Emirates, Oman, United States of America, China, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does Qatar offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 92 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Qatar eVisa online?

99 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Qatar. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 28 can enter Qatar visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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