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Qatar Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Qatar passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

Global Rank
#46
Visa-Free Destinations
84
68
Visa-Free
40
E-Visa
16
Visa on Arrival
69
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason.
2 Albania Visa Free
Notes
Citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Thailand and Indonesia can enter without a visa, only for tourism purpose for the period 15 April 2025 until 31 December 2025, with the document passport.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Required
Notes
Andorra has no visa requirements on its visitors and only requires a passport, however entry is not possible without entering the Schengen area first.
5 Angola Visa Free -
6 Antigua and Barbuda E-Visa -
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia Visa Free
Notes
180 days within any year period.
9 Australia Visa Required
Notes
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
10 Austria Visa Required -
11 Azerbaijan Visa Free -
12 Bahamas Visa Free -
13 Bahrain Freedom of Movement -
14 Bangladesh Visa Free -
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Free -
17 Belgium Visa Required -
18 Belize Visa Required -
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Holders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 15 days.
21 Bolivia Visa on Arrival -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period.
23 Botswana Visa Free -
24 Brazil Visa Free -
25 Brunei Visa on Arrival -
26 Bulgaria Visa Required -
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa -
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival -
29 Cabo Verde Visa on Arrival -
30 Cambodia E-Visa -
31 Cameroon E-Visa
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
32 Canada E-Visa
Notes
eTA required if arriving by air, but are not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).
33 Central African Republic Visa Required -
34 Chad E-Visa
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
35 Chile Visa Required -
36 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa free also for Hong Kong up to 30 days.
37 Colombia Visa Free -
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Free -
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Visa Required -
42 Cuba E-Visa
Notes
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
43 Cyprus Visa Required -
44 Czechia Visa Required -
45 Denmark Visa Required -
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Free -
49 DR Congo E-Visa
Notes
Passenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival
50 East Timor Visa on Arrival -
51 Ecuador Visa Free -
52 Egypt Visa Free -
53 El Salvador Visa Free -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
55 Eritrea Visa Required
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
56 Estonia Visa Required -
57 Eswatini Visa Free -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
59 Fiji Visa Required -
60 Finland Visa Required -
61 France Visa Required -
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for Passengers traveling as tourists on a charter flight.
64 Georgia Visa Free -
65 Germany Visa Required -
66 Ghana Visa Required
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
67 Greece Visa Required -
68 Grenada Visa Required -
69 Guatemala Visa Free -
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
72 Guyana Visa Free -
73 Haiti Visa Free
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Haiti for any reason.
74 Honduras Visa Free -
75 Hungary Visa Required -
76 Iceland Visa Required -
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
78 Indonesia Visa on Arrival -
79 Iran Visa Free
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason.
80 Iraq Visa on Arrival
Notes
When arriving at Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport, Sulaimaniyah International Airport or Basra International Airport. You can apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Iraq for any reason.
81 Ireland Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required if passenger have first entered the United Kingdom with an Electronic Travel Authorisation They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom.
82 Israel Visa Required
Notes
Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
83 Italy Visa Required -
84 Jamaica Visa Required -
85 Japan Visa Free
Notes
Visa exemption for registered on Japanese consulate or through Javes online portal.
86 Jordan Visa Free -
87 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
88 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
89 Kiribati Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 12-month period.
90 Kuwait Freedom of Movement -
91 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free -
92 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
93 Latvia Visa Required -
94 Lebanon Visa Free -
95 Lesotho E-Visa -
96 Liberia Visa Required
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
97 Libya E-Visa
Notes
Admission refused if arriving via Beida or Tabruk International Airports. Entry allowed if entering through any other port of entry. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason.
98 Liechtenstein Visa Required -
99 Lithuania Visa Required -
100 Luxembourg Visa Required -
101 Madagascar E-Visa -
102 Malawi E-Visa -
103 Malaysia Visa Free -
104 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
105 Mali Visa Required -
106 Malta Visa Required -
107 Marshall Islands Visa Required -
108 Mauritania E-Visa -
109 Mauritius Visa Free -
110 Mexico Visa Required -
111 Micronesia Visa Free -
112 Moldova Visa Free -
113 Monaco Visa Required -
114 Mongolia E-Visa -
115 Montenegro Visa Free -
116 Morocco Visa Free -
117 Mozambique E-Visa -
118 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for tourism only. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Myanmar for any reason.
119 Namibia E-Visa -
120 Nauru Visa Required -
121 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
122 Netherlands Visa Required -
123 New Zealand E-Visa
Notes
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
124 Nicaragua Visa Free -
125 Niger Visa Required -
126 Nigeria E-Visa
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
127 North Korea Visa Required
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to North Korea for any reason.
128 North Macedonia Visa Required -
129 Norway Visa Required
Notes
Visa or permit residence is not required in Svalbard.
130 Oman Freedom of Movement -
131 Pakistan Visa Free -
132 Palau Visa on Arrival
Notes
Can be extended by twice only with a fee.
133 Panama Visa Free -
134 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
135 Paraguay Visa on Arrival -
136 Peru Visa Free -
137 Philippines Visa Free -
138 Poland Visa Required -
139 Portugal Visa Required -
140 Republic of the Congo Visa Required
Notes
Passengers with a V.I.P invitation letter are exempt.
141 Romania Visa Required -
142 Russia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
143 Rwanda Visa Free -
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Required -
145 Saint Lucia Visa Required -
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
147 Samoa Visa Free -
148 San Marino Visa Required
Notes
Same rules as for Italy. No border control but accessible only via Italy.
149 Sao Tome and Principe Visa Free -
150 Saudi Arabia Freedom of Movement -
151 Senegal Visa Required -
152 Serbia Visa Required -
153 Seychelles Visa Required
Notes
Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
155 Singapore Visa Free -
156 Slovakia Visa Required -
157 Slovenia Visa Required -
158 Solomon Islands Visa Required -
159 Somalia Visa on Arrival
Notes
Available at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports. 30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. Somaliland has officially severed ties with Qatar. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Somalia for any reason.
160 South Africa Visa Free -
161 South Korea E-Visa
Notes
The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to South Sudan for any reason.
163 Spain Visa Required -
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
165 Sudan Visa Free
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason.
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Visa Required -
168 Switzerland Visa Required -
169 Syria E-Visa
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
170 Tajikistan Visa Free
Notes
Visa on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Free -
173 Togo E-Visa -
174 Tonga Visa Required -
175 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Required
Notes
Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
176 Tunisia Visa Free -
177 Turkey Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
178 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
Passengers with a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival.
179 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
180 Uganda E-Visa -
181 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
182 United Arab Emirates Freedom of Movement -
183 United Kingdom Visa Required
Notes
Authorisation lasts up to 2 years, with multiple entries permitted.
184 United States Visa Required
Notes
As of November 21, 2024, Qatari Citizens can apply for a travel authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) online before departure to the United States, preferably at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
185 Uruguay Visa Free -
186 Uzbekistan Visa Free
Notes
5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
187 Vanuatu Visa Free -
188 Vatican City Visa Required
Notes
Schengen Visa Required. Entry can be made from Italy exclusively.
189 Venezuela Visa Free
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Venezuela for any reason.
190 Vietnam E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Phú Quốc Visa exemption for up to 30 days.
191 Yemen Visa on Arrival
Notes
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason.
192 Zambia Visa Free
Notes
for tourism purposes only.
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa -

Destinations by Region

Asia 45 countries
Europe 45 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Qatar passport holders visit visa-free?
Qatar passport holders can visit 84 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Qatar passport?
The Qatar passport is ranked #46 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Qatar citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Qatar citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Qatar citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.