The below information and several other data has been made available from the Qatar Government Online site - Hukoomi
Visa & Entry Requirements
You will need a visa to visit Qatar unless you are a national of a GCC state.
Visas are issued at border points for the nationals of more than 33 countries. These include the USA, Canada, Iceland, European Union member countries, some East European countries, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Brunei, Australia and New Zealand.
If visiting Qatar on business and a national of a country for which visas are not issued at border points, you will need to get a visa prior to starting your journey.
Visitors on a tourist visa must enter on Qatar Airways.
The passport section at Doha International Airport can issue renewable 14-day tourist visas within 24 hours for all visitors to Qatar except those who are travel document holders. If you are a travel document holder, your next of kin should be living in Qatar and you will not need a GCC resident permit to receive a tourist visa.
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Tourist Visa
Applications for tourist visas are submitted to the Immigration Department (Airport Visa Section) by one of the registered hotels. Visas are usually issued within 24 hours and are valid for 14 days and can be extended for another 14 days.
Business Visa
A company or a recognised establishment submits an application to the Immigration Department (Airport Visa Section). Visas are usually issued within 24 hours, are valid for 14 days, and may be extended for another 3 months.
GCC Residents Visa
GCC residents are granted a visa at the Airport. The visa is valid for 14 days and may be extended for another 14 days. Having a valid residence visa in any GCC country is a precondition.
Visa for the Companions of GCC Nationals
This visa is granted at any entry point.
Work Visit Visa
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa.
Family visit Visa
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa.
Multiple-entry Business Visa
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa, usually issued within 24 hours.
Working Visa valid for one year and more
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa, usually issued within 24 hours.
Resident Visas
Resident Work Visa
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor submits the application, handles fees and collection of visa, usually given within 24 hours.
Resident Visa (for families)
The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of visa.
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Overview of services
Family Visa Application
Business Visa
Companions of GCC Nationals Visa
Visas for Family Visits
Heavy Vehicle Driver's Visa
Visas for Companions of GCC Residents
Multiple Entry Visa
Entry and Departure Testimonies
Entry and Return Permission for Sailors
Visas for Camel Races
GCC Residents Visit Visa
Return Visas for Visitors
Joint Tourist Visa
Official Visa
Return Permit (Lost Passport)
Return Permit for Exceeded Time Period
Seamen Transit Visa
Tourist Visa
Tourist Visa through Qatar Airways
View My Visa Application
View Visa Status
Visas for Over a Year for Wives and Children
Visas for Embassies
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