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Qatar passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Qatar passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

70Visa-free

29eVisa

31Visa on arrival

68Visa required

Qatar passport at a glance

With a Qatar passport you can enter 70 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 101 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 29 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 68 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Qatar

Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Qatar passports
United States of America	eVisa
United Kingdom	eVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa-free (30 days)
China	Visa-free (30 days)
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free
Turkey	Visa-free (90 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Qatar passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	13	13	17	11
Asia	28	13	4	5
Europe	8	0	2	35
North America	13	0	3	7
Oceania	3	3	3	5
South America	5	2	0	5

Longest visa-free stays

Where Qatar passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Armenia — up to 180 days
Costa Rica — up to 180 days
Egypt — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Lebanon — up to 180 days
Vanuatu — up to 120 days
Albania — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 70

Albania90 days
Angola30 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas90 days
Bahrain
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
Egypt180 days
El Salvador180 days
Georgia360 days
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Iran15 days
Israel30 days
Japan30 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Lebanon180 days
Malaysia90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Oman
Pakistan90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Philippines30 days
Russia90 days
Rwanda90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Saudi Arabia
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Sudan30 days
Syria
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan10 days
Vanuatu120 days
Venezuela90 days
Zambia90 days
eSwatini30 days

eVisa 29

Visa on arrival 31

Visa required 68

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Qatar passport holders visit without a visa?

Qatar passport holders can visit 70 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 101 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Qatar passport holders?

31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Qatar passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Qatar passport holders travel with an eVisa?

29 destinations let Qatar passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Antigua and Barbuda and others.

Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Qatar passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Qatar passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Qatar passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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