Qatar
All Visa Pathways(35 visas)
QatarA1 — Tourist Visa - Hayya A1 (تأشيرة سياحية)
Single-entry tourist visa for all nationalities applied through the Hayya platform, valid 90 days with stays up to 30 days, extendable once.
QatarA2 — GCC Resident Visa - Hayya A2 (تأشيرة مقيم دول الخليج)
Entry visa for residents of GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) with a valid residence permit, allowing 30-day stays extendable to 60 days.
QatarA3 — Electronic Travel Authorization - Hayya A3
ETA for nationals holding valid visas or residence permits from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Schengen countries.
QatarBusiness Partner Residence Permit (2-Year)
Two-year renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs and business owners who establish or co-own a company in Qatar.
QatarBusiness Visa - Annual Multiple Entry
Multiple-entry annual business visa for frequent business travelers to Qatar, costing QAR 1,000 with repeat entry throughout the year.
QatarBusiness Visit Visa - 72-Hour (تأشيرة أعمال قصيرة)
Short-duration business visa for urgent meetings, site inspections, or contract signings, valid for up to 72 hours.
QatarBusiness Visit Visa - Extended (تأشيرة أعمال)
Employer-sponsored business visa for professionals attending meetings, conferences, training, or trade negotiations, valid 30–90 days and extendable.
QatarBusinessmen Visa (تأشيرة رجال أعمال)
Embassy-issued visa for established business professionals visiting Qatar for trade and commercial activities, costing QAR 200, processed through diplomatic missions.
QatarDiplomatic Visa
Fee-exempt visa for accredited diplomats, embassy personnel, and their families assigned to diplomatic missions in Qatar.
QatarDomestic Worker Permit (تصريح عمالة منزلية)
Residence permit for household staff such as maids, drivers, and nannies sponsored directly by Qatari families under separate labor regulations.
QatarF1 — Visa-Free Entry (F1)
Visa-free entry for citizens of 95+ qualifying countries including US, EU, UK, Australia, and GCC states, allowing stays of 30–90 days.
QatarFamily Residence Visa - Children
Residence permit for dependent children of Qatar residents; sons under 18 and unmarried daughters of any age are qualifying.
QatarFamily Residence Visa - Parents (Exceptional)
Residence permit for parents of Qatar residents granted in exceptional cases with additional documentation and financial requirements subject to MOI approval.
QatarFamily Residence Visa - Spouse (تأشيرة إقامة عائلية)
Long-term residence permit for the spouse of a Qatar resident with a minimum salary of QAR 10,000, valid 1–3 years and renewable.
QatarFamily Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة عائلية)
Short-term visa allowing Qatar residents to invite immediate family (spouse, children, parents) for 30 days, extendable up to 6 months.
QatarFinancial Centre (QFC) Residence Permit
Residence permit for employees and authorized signatories of QFC-registered companies, processed through QFC's dedicated immigration office with up to 3-year validity.
QatarFull-Time Student Visa (تأشيرة طالب)
Institution-sponsored visa for international students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD programs at recognized Qatari universities, renewable annually.
QatarGolden Visa - 10-Year Residence Permit
Ten-year Qatar residency (Jusour) for incubator-endorsed founders and senior executives meeting salary thresholds, launched February 2026.
QatarHayya A4 — Companion of GCC Citizen Visa - Hayya A4
Entry visa for family members, domestic workers, and companions accompanying GCC citizens traveling to Qatar.
QatarHayya C — Hayya With Me Invite Visa - Hayya C
Invite-only entry visa allowing Qatar residents to sponsor friends or extended contacts for visits, requiring medical insurance for the stay period.
QatarJoint Tourist Visa - Qatar and Oman
Combined tourist visa allowing visitors to enter both Qatar and Oman on a single visa application, issued through diplomatic missions.
QatarMission Visa
Entry visa for foreign government officials, international organization staff, or diplomatic mission members on official assignments in Qatar.
QatarMustaqel Entrepreneur Visa (مستقل - رواد أعمال)
Five-year renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs with a minimum QAR 250,000 investment and a business plan endorsed by a recognized Qatari incubator.
QatarMustaqel Talent Visa (مستقل - مواهب)
Five-year renewable residence permit for highly skilled professionals in arts, sports, ICT, scientific research, and 13 other approved fields with government endorsement.
QatarNewborn Entry Visa
Two-month visa for infants born abroad to Qatar-resident parents, convertible to a full residence permit (QID) upon arrival, applied via Metrash2 app.
QatarOfficial Government Visit Visa
Fee-exempt visa for government officials on official business visits to Qatar, processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
QatarPermanent Residence - Special Categories (Article 2)
Exceptional permanent residency granted without standard requirements to children of Qatari women married to non-Qatari men and other special categories.
QatarPersonal Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة شخصية)
Short-term visa for non-family visitors sponsored by Qatar residents for social visits, valid 30 days and extendable.
QatarReal Estate Investor Permanent Residence Permit
Qatar permanent residency for foreigners who own designated real estate valued at QAR 3,650,000+ (~USD 1M), with spouse and children under 18 included.
QatarReal Estate Investor Temporary Residence Permit
Renewable 1-year residence permit for non-Qataris owning property valued at QAR 730,000+ in designated freehold or usufruct zones; requires 90 days/year stay.
QatarShort-Term Student Visa
Visa for students in exchange programs, summer courses, research projects, or language programs lasting under one year, aligned to program duration.
QatarTransit Visa - 96-Hour
Free transit visa for Qatar Airways passengers with layovers of 5–96 hours at Hamad International Airport, arranged through the airline.
QatarVisa on Arrival
Entry permit stamped at Hamad International Airport immigration for citizens of 102 qualifying countries, allowing stays of 30–90 days.
QatarWork Entry Visa (تأشيرة عمل)
Initial entry visa issued to foreign nationals with a job offer from a Qatari employer, subsequently converted to a Work Residence Permit.
QatarWork Residence Permit (تصريح إقامة عمل)
Standard employer-sponsored residence permit for foreign nationals employed by Qatari companies or government entities, linked to a Qatar ID (QID).