Avoid bringing alcohol, pork products, narcotics, weapons or obscene materials into Qatar—violating customs rules can lead to fines or confiscation.
For a Qatar visa on arrival, most nationalities must show a hotel booking or proof of accommodation; travellers from India/Pakistan must book via Discover Qatar.
Qatar’s updated visa-on-arrival rules include eligibility for over 90 countries, hotel bookings for select nationalities, and health insurance for stays beyond 30 days.
You’ll know your Qatar visa is approved when you receive an email confirmation or can verify the approved status online using your application details.
You can check your Qatar visa status online using your application number or passport details; if rejected, the system will display the reason.
You generally don’t need a transit visa when connecting through Qatar as long as you remain airside and stay within the transit zone at the airport.
Qatari citizens, residents with a valid QID, and GCC nationals may use Qatar e-Gates for faster immigration at Hamad International Airport, subject to registration.
Qatari citizens, residents with a valid QID, and GCC nationals may use Qatar e-Gates for faster immigration at Hamad International Airport, subject to registration.
Yes, your previous travel history in your passport may affect your Qatar eVisa approval, especially if it includes visa violations or denied entries.
No, you cannot use a passport card for the Qatar eVisa; only a valid passport book with at least six months’ validity is accepted for travel.