Get a Qatar Visa

1. When is the best time to apply for my Qatar visa? The best time to apply for your Qatar visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Qatar visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Qatar visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to VisaCentral in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Qatar Visa

1. Visa Waiver On Arrival

   A visa waiver valid for 30 days from date of issue is available upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver allows single and multiple entries and entitles the traveller to spend up to 30 days in Qatar. A further 30 days extension is possible. To be eligible the traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
   • Hold a valid proof of health insurance covering the period of intended stay. The health insurance can be obtained on arrival or online from an accredited provider in Qatar
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Polio Vaccination Certificate

   If you are arriving from Afghanistan or Pakistan, you must provide a Polio Vaccination Certificate.

Tourist Application Requirements for a Qatar Visa

1. Visa Waiver On Arrival

   A visa waiver valid for 30 days from date of issue is available upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver allows single and multiple entries and entitles the traveller to spend up to 30 days in Qatar. A further 30 days extension is possible. To be eligible the traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
   • Hold a valid proof of health insurance covering the period of intended stay. The health insurance can be obtained on arrival or online from an accredited provider in Qatar
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Polio Vaccination Certificate

   If you are arriving from Afghanistan or Pakistan, you must provide a Polio Vaccination Certificate.