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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Qatar

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Qatar

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

92 passports visa-free
149 passports need an eTA or eVisa
8 passports get a visa on arrival

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Hayya Tourist e-Visa (A1) and visa on arrival for tourism
Citizens of more than 95 countries (Visit Qatar says 102) can get a visa on arrival or are exempt from a prior visa, with stays that vary by nationality. Other visitors apply online for a tourist e-visa through the Hayya platform, which also handles entry visas for GCC residents, people accompanying GCC citizens, and holders of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). GCC citizens do not need a visa.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Work Residence Permit (RP) – employer-sponsored
Foreign nationals who want to live and work in Qatar need a Work Residence Permit sponsored by a Qatari employer, which can be a company or an individual. The employer gets a labour recruitment approval from the Ministry of Labour, then a work visa from the Ministry of Interior. After arrival, the worker does the medical exam and fingerprints, and the visa becomes a residence permit (QID).
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Official sources

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