Visa requirements for Qatar
Who can enter Qatar, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 78 countries can enter Qatar without a visa in advance. 67 have full visa-free access; 11 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 67 visa-free
- 11 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 164 e-visa
- 0 visa required
Visa-free entry
67 nationalities- Åland Islands3 months
- Antigua and Barbuda3 months
- Argentina3 months
- Armenia3 months
- Aruba3 months
- Austria3 months
- Bahamas3 months
- Bahrain
- Belgium3 months
- Brazil3 months
- Bulgaria3 months
- Caribbean Netherlands3 months
- Croatia3 months
- Curaçao3 months
- Cyprus3 months
- Czechia3 months
- Denmark3 months
- Dominican Republic3 months
- Estonia3 months
- Faroe Islands3 months
- Finland3 months
- France3 months
- French Guiana3 months
- French Polynesia3 months
- French Southern Territories3 months
- Germany3 months
- Greece3 months
- Greenland3 months
- Guadeloupe3 months
- Hungary3 months
- Iceland3 months
- Italy3 months
- Kuwait
- Latvia3 months
- Liechtenstein3 months
- Lithuania3 months
- Luxembourg3 months
- Malaysia3 months
- Malta3 months
- Martinique3 months
- Mayotte3 months
- Netherlands3 months
- New Caledonia3 months
- Norway3 months
- Oman
- Poland3 months
- Portugal3 months
- Réunion3 months
- Romania3 months
- Russia3 months
- Saint Barthélemy3 months
- Saint Martin3 months
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon3 months
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia3 months
- Seychelles3 months
- Sint Maarten3 months
- Slovakia3 months
- Slovenia3 months
- South Africa3 months
- South Korea3 months
- Spain3 months
- Sweden3 months
- Switzerland3 months
- Turkey3 months
- United Arab Emirates
- Wallis and Futuna3 months
Visa on arrival
11 nationalitiesElectronic visa
164 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Qatar
Qatar has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Zubarah
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Qatar?
It depends on your passport. 78 nationalities can enter Qatar without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Qatar?
February, November, December, based on Doha's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Qatar?
Qatari riyal (QAR). 1 USD is approximately 3.64 QAR.
What side of the road does Qatar drive on?
Qatar drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Qatar have?
1: Zubarah.
What is the emergency number in Qatar?
112 / 999.
What time zone is Qatar in?
Qatar (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Doha?
Doha International Airport (DIA), about 7 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.