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Do South Africa Citizens Need a Visa for Qatar?

Visa Free
Visa Status
Visa Free
Duration of Stay
30 days
Notes
ℹ️ Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements.
ℹ️ e-Visa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa. These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival.
ℹ️ Male travelers who are ordinarily a resident in Qatar require an Exit Visa/ Permit.

Quick Facts

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Capital
Doha
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Currency
QAR - Qatari riyal
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Languages
العربية
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Calling Code
+974
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Timezone
UTC+03:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
3.2M
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Area
11,586 km²

Frequently Asked Questions

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Qatar?
South Africa citizens do not need a visa to visit Qatar. The current status is: Visa Free. Duration of stay: 30 days. Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements. e-Visa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa. These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival. Male travelers who are ordinarily a resident in Qatar require an Exit Visa/ Permit.
How long can South Africa citizens stay in Qatar?
South Africa citizens can stay in Qatar for 30 days.