Qatar Tourist Visa
Qatar has special visa policies for boost tourism industry. There are more than 80 contries’citizens don’t need to apply for a tourist visa before visit Qatar. Visiting Qatar is made easy, now depeding on the passport of visitors, they can apply Qatar visa online by filling out simple online application. These are realy opend policies of Qatar. There are two types of Qatar visa: Qatar short tourist visa (2 weeks) and Qatar long tourist visa (3 months).
VISA EXEMPTIONS
Citizens of the the following countries can apply for Qatar visa on arrival:
Category 1: Visa for 180 days
Visa valid for 180 days from the date
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1. Antigua and Barbuda |
14. Germany |
27. Poland |
Category 1: Visa for 30 days
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1. Andorra |
17. Guyana |
33. Peru |
QATAR TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS
Every passenger requiring a visa will need to submit scan coloured copies of their:
- A passport-size photo
- Passport information (bio page) /picture page(s)
- Airline reservation (Qatar Airways passengers are not required to submit their reservation information)
- If staying with Qatari resident (friend or relative), an invitation letter from this resident along with his / her Qatar resident visa copy, Qatar ID, Passport first / bio page OR
- If you are staying in a hotel, you are required to submit a copy of your hotel reservation/confirmation OR
- If this friend / relative is a Qatari national then his / her Qatari national ID and invitation letter is required.
The main applicant (from each family travelling together) will also need to submit:
- Proof of Residency, e.g. Resident card, Resident visa, Utility bill, Tenancy contract, Phone bill, Credit / Debit card bill, Official printed address page on passport.
In some cases, other supporting documents, such as marriage certificates, etc., may also be required.
HOW TO APPLY FOR QATAR VISA
Individuals not eligible for visa-free entry or ETA can apply for a Tourist Visa online.
To submit a request for a Qatar Tourist Visa, visitors must apply following steps:
• complete an online form
• upload required documents (including passport scans & personal photographs)
• provide an airline booking reservation
• make an online payment using a valid Visa or Mastercard
QATAR TOURIST VISA 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.
DURATION AND VALIDITY
Tourist visa: valid for 14 days, could be extended by another 14 days.
