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Visa requirements for Qatar
Holders of 99 of 198 passports can enter without applying for a visa in advance.
187 of 198 rules checked in the last 90 days · the rest not recently checked (public visa data as of 17 Feb 2026)
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Government travel advice for Qatar
- United States
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel
- United Kingdom
- No advice against travel
- Canada
- Avoid non-essential travel
What these governments tell their own citizens about travel to Qatar as a whole, as of 30 Sept 2026. It is not about visas, and it reflects each government’s relations and consular reach as well as conditions on the ground.
Who needs a visa for Qatar
World map of what each country's passport holders need to enter Qatar. The full list is in the table below.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- eVisa
- Qatar
- No data
Each country is coloured by what its passport holders need to enter Qatar. Select a country to see the rule for its passport.
Entry requirements by passport
What holders of each passport need for a short visit to Qatar — tourism or business — grouped from the easiest entry to the hardest.
No passports match this name.
Visa-free87 passports
No visa needed for a short visit.
| Passport | Stay | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Argentina | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Armenia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Australia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Austria | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Azerbaijan | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Bahamas | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Bahrain | — | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Belgium | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Bolivia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Brazil | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Brunei | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Bulgaria | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Canada | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Chile | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| China | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Colombia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Costa Rica | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Croatia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Cuba | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Cyprus | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Czechia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Denmark | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Dominican Republic | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Ecuador | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Estonia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Finland | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| France | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Georgia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Germany | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Greece | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Guyana | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Hong Kong | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Hungary | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Iceland | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| India | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Indonesia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Ireland | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Italy | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Japan | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Kazakhstan | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Kuwait | — | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Latvia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Lebanon | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Liechtenstein | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Lithuania | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Luxembourg | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Malaysia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Maldives | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Malta | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Mexico | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Moldova | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Monaco | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Netherlands | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| New Zealand | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Nicaragua | — | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| North Macedonia | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Norway | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Oman | — | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Panama | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Paraguay | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Peru | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Poland | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Portugal | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Romania | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Russia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Rwanda | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| San Marino | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Saudi Arabia | — | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Seychelles | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Singapore | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Slovakia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Slovenia | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| South Africa | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| South Korea | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Spain | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Suriname | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Sweden | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Switzerland | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Türkiye | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Uruguay | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Vatican City | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Venezuela | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
On arrival12 passports
Get your visa at the border.
| Passport | Stay | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | Up to 30 days | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Iran | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Macao | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Mauritius | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Montenegro | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Pakistan | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Taiwan | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Tajikistan | Up to 30 days | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
| Thailand | Up to 30 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Ukraine | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| United States | Up to 90 days | Source rechecked 2 Nov 2026 | Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar) |
| Uzbekistan | Up to 30 days | Public data | Public visa data · 17 Feb 2026 |
eVisa99 passports
Apply for a visa online before you travel. You may still be asked to give fingerprints or attend an interview in person.