Entry Registration
The Qatar government has introduced a new system of obtaining a visa in which applicants can complete the visa process online. Travellers are required to acquire a valid ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which they need to present to the immigration officers upon arrival at Qatar airport. Once everything has been validated, a visa will be granted upon arrival.
Online Application
| Type | Delivery | Validity | Stay | Entries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Registration | 30 Days | Up to 30 Days | Single | Apply now |
Allowed Activities
Entry Registration
- Sightseeing (recreational visits)
- Meeting with friends and/or relatives
- Holiday visit
Processing Steps
Online Application
Form is received and reviewed for approval.
Receive Document
Receive the approved document via e-mail.
Arrive in Qatar
Present the document upon arrival.
Requirements for Application
Documents Required
Email Address
Validity of the Passport
Accommodation Proof
Qatar Visa Details
What is a Qatar eVisa?
The eVisa is the most important document that a traveller requires to enter a foreign country. Making it easy for its visitors to obtain this travel document, Qatar has introduced a new system on 27th September 2017. In this system, visitors can now complete the entire procedure of visa application online. This will significantly reduce people's time and money. In addition to this, the biggest benefit of the electronic system is that visitors can apply for the same from any location.
How to apply for Qatar Visa Online ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)?
With the introduction of an eVisa, the Qatar Government has made it extremely easy to obtain an eVisa to Qatar. All you need to do is follow 3 simple steps, and you can successfully apply for the visa.
Fill Application Form: You need to start with filling out the application form for your eVisa. As the whole process is online, you do not have to spend time waiting in a queue for the form. You can get the form from any government website. Fill in all the information correctly and clearly.
Document Submission: Once you have filled the form, the website will ask you to provide scanned documents. You must have all the documents that have been asked for. The scanning of these documents must be clear so that the officials can see the information that they are looking for.
Make Payment: The last step to complete the process is by making the payment. You must have a valid credit or a debit card to make the payment. With any of these payment modes at your disposal, you can easily make the payment. Once all the paperwork has been processed, you will receive your ETA within a few days.
Upon arriving at the Qatar airport, travelers must present their ETA to the immigration officer present. After the documents have been checked and cleared, visitors will be granted their visa and allowed to enter the country.
Instruction for Travelers Applying For Qatar Visa
If travelers are from the following countries, they must provide proof of valid visitor visa - GCC (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain), New Zealand, Schengen countries, Australia, UK, US and Canada.
To secure the visa application form, the applicant can choose to submit the following documents - Documents proving investment of an amount of $8,000 or more, an Income Tax paper that reflects an annual gross income of $8,000 or more.
Current Entry Policies for 2022
At the moment, Qatar has implemented entry restrictions. There is also an online registration that needs to be filled out prior to departure to Qatar.
Qatar is increasing its security since the World Cup will be hosted in the country. It's is important to plan out travel to Qatar months in advance in 2022 as there will be a surge of visitors due to this event.