التأشيرات والجوازات

Visas & Immigration

Arrivals

Visa on arrival

For the latest information regarding visa requirements, visa-free entry, and the Hayya e-visa, please visit the official Visit Qatar visas page.

Paying Your Visa Fee

Visa fees vary depending on the type of visa issued.

  • Credit/Debit Card: Travelers can pay their visa fee directly at an immigration counter using a credit or debit card.
  • Cash Payments: Travelers who wish to pay in cash must do so at the designated bank counter before approaching passport control. A processing fee is applied to all cash payments. Major international currencies are accepted.

Getting a Visa Before You Travel

If you are not eligible for visa-free entry, you must obtain a visa in advance. This can be arranged through:

  • A Qatari embassy or consulate in your home country.
  • A Qatar-based hotel if you have a confirmed reservation.
  • An e-visa application submitted online.

**For the latest requirements, eligibility, and application instructions, please visit the Visa section on the Visit Qatar website.

 

If you're flying with Qatar Airways, you may also be able to arrange a visa by booking a hotel package through Qatar Airways Holidays.

  • Standard visa processing time: up to 2 weeks
  • Fast-track processing: approximately 5–6 days

Please allow sufficient time for processing before your travel date.

Priority processing

All Al Maha customers, special assistance travellers and unaccompanied minors receive priority processing on arrival at Hamad International Airport.

Things to avoid

  • Please don’t approach a passport control counter if you’d like to pay your visa fee in cash. The passport control counters can only accept credit cards and debit cards. Please use the designated bank counter for cash payment (map).
  • Please don’t commence your journey before confirming visa requirements. This will help minimize any inconvenience or delays during travel.

 

Departures

Important information for passengers departing from Hamad International Airport:

Exit Permits

To determine if you require an exit permit, please consult the Ministry of Interior eServices Portal. Always confirm the latest requirements through the MOI portal or your sponsor prior to departure.

Clearing passport control

  • Scan your boarding card at the automated security gates just before the passport control area.
  • Keep your travel documents (passport, exit permit, boarding pass and ticket) ready to present to the immigration officer.
  • Dedicated lanes are available for First Class and Business Class passengers.

Priority processing

All Al Maha customers, special assistance travellers and unaccompanied minors receive priority processing when departing from Hamad International Airport.

Things to avoid

  • If you’re travelling to a GCC country (Gulf Cooperation Council), then your passport must be valid for at least six months (three months for GCC citizens). Please make sure your passport meets this requirement, otherwise, your airline won’t be able to accept you for travel.
  • If you have any unpaid fines in Qatar, then you won’t be allowed to leave the country. Please make sure any unpaid fines are settled before you travel. You can also pay your fines at the Ministry of Interior office at Hamad International Airport (map).