Yes, the passport holders MUST renew my Qatar eVisa if my passport has changed/expired. As a Qatar visa requirement, to obtain an eVisa for Qatar the applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 06 months upon arrival. If you had to renew your passport because it was lost or stolen, or you had to change information, or the passport expired you will need to apply for a new Qatar eVisa.
When you apply online for the electronic visa for Qatar all information must be accurate and precise and match the data of your ordinary passport.
In the case that your eVisa has expired, you will need to complete a new online application. Remember that the electronic visa for Qatar is meant to be used over one month and grants the visitor a stay of up to 30 days.
As an applicant, you must be a citizen of an eligible country and hold an ordinary passport with a validity of 6 months from your arrival date.
The following information will be required during the application process for a Qatar eVisa application form:
Name, surname, and date of birth
Nationality as stated in the passport you are using in the application
Passport details such as the number, issuing country, date of issue, and expiration.
A valid and current email address and a contact number
A valid payment method such as a credit or debit card
We always advise that you should check carefully Qatar visa requirements for your own country before processing your visa application to avoid misunderstandings that delay your visa application process.
Travellers who wish to visit Qatar must have the correct documentation before arriving in the country. Having all the proper paperwork will save you problems or even a denied entry. Border control will check that you have a valid passport and additional documents according to your purpose of travel and nationality.
If you are a citizen of an eligible country and are travelling to Qatar for tourism purposes, then you must process your electronic visa before your trip. This e-Visa can be used over a period of one month and for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of arrival.
A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter The Qatar, generally must first obtain an e-Visa
Nationals of the countries listed below may be issued with an e-Visa upon application
The following nationalities are allowed to use the e-Visa system:
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.
A Joint eVisa is an official document which allows you to travel freely between Qatar and Oman.
Applicants obtain their visas electronically after entering required information and making payments by a credit or debit card.
Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-Visa on their system.
As in the case of other visas, respective Qatar officials at the ports of entry reserve the right to deny entry into Qatar to a holder of an e-Visa without any explanation.