Citizens of 33 approved countries may apply for Tourist visa in Qatar
Visitors and tourists who wish to visit Qatar can issue tourist visas through some easy steps. Such visas can be obtained through employer, hotels or Qatar Airways, upon one’s nationality and the requirements of each.
Citizens of 33 approved countries may apply for this visa, which allows them to travel freely between Qatar and Oman. It is issued upon arrival at the airport or border of Qatar for one month and can be extended for another month. Travelers may apply online for the visa ahead of time. The approved countries are:
The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece , Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
Online Instructions
Fill out the required data in the online application form.
Pay appropriate fees online.
Print visa form.
Additional Information
Visa holders cannot work in Qatar during their stay.
Fees
Tourist Visas issuance fees are QR100, QR50 for each accompanying person and QR200 as overstay fine per day.
Joint Tourist Visa extension fees are QR100.
Tourist Visa (Upon and Before Arrival)
Citizens of the 80 approved countries can obtain a Tourist Visa upon arrival. This visa can also be issued online prior to travel.
Sign up or Sign in using your e-mail and password.
Enter the request’s details and attach all the required documents including:
Passport Information (Bio/Picture Page)
A Passport-Sized Photo
Airline Ticket (Qatar Airways passengers are not required to submit their ticket copy)
Hotel Confirmation Voucher / Relevant Documents for Place of Stay in Qatar
Follow all the necessary steps, pay the fees, and submit your request.
Additional Information
Applications can be made a maximum of 90 days or minimum of four (4) working days prior to travel.
The passport should be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of entry in Qatar.
It’s not possible to use this service while applying for children who are endorsed on their parents’ passport.
You can upload the following additional documents to strengthen your application:
Documents showing investments of USD $8,000 at least.
Income tax papers showing an annual gross income of USD $8,000 at least.
Evidence of travel in the last five (5) years to any of the following countries: QATAR, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen countries, USA or UK.
Fees’ Payment can be made with Visa/MasterCard (Debit) or (Credit) only. To know the fees’ value and more details on the service, please visit this link.
Once the application is submitted, applicants will be contacted via e-mail within 48 hours with a response to their visa application.
For more information on the countries of which citizens can apply for this visa, and on the terms and conditions, kindly check this link.
Tourist Visa Through Employer
This service allows hotels, embassies and other authorized employers to arrange visas for citizens of the above countries ahead of time. Travelers who wish to apply early for themselves should refer to either the Joint Tourist Visa or the Tourist Visa. The State of Qatar issues Tourist Visas on arrival for nationals of the 33 countries mentioned above.
Fill out the required information in the online application form and select visa type.
Pay appropriate fees.
Print visa form.
Additional Information
Visa holders are not allowed to work in Qatar during their stay.
To cancel the visa, please visit the centers affiliated to the General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs.
Fees
Tourist Visas issuance fees are QR100, QR50 for each accompanying person and QR200 as overstay fine per day.
Tourist Visa Through Qatar Airways or Hotels
This visa is granted to visitors through authorized hotels operating in Qatar or sponsoring resident with relationship to the applicant through Qatar Airways. It is valid for one month and non-extendable.
Fill out the required information in the online application form.
Pay appropriate fees if the application is approved.
Print visa.
Offline Instructions (Through Qatar Airways & Hotels)
Download and fill in the paper form, then submit it through the hotel manager or his representative.
Provide a clear copy of the visitor’s passport.
Provide original hotel registration document and ID of the applicant (for sponsor verification to the forms submitted through hotels).
Provide copy of a document that proves the relationship, such as birth certificate or any other official document (for forms submitted through Qatar Airways).
Additional Information
The visiting person shall be a relative or in-law of the sponsoring resident in Qatar with first or second category relationship.
Visa holders are not allowed to work in Qatar during their stay.
You can view this authorized hotels.
To cancel the visa, please visit the centers affiliated to the General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs.
Fees
Tourist Visas issuance fees are QR100, QR50 for each accompanying person and QR200 as overstay fine per day.
Credit: gov
URL:http://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/services/touristVisas/jointtouristvisa