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Short-term visa for business meetings, conferences, training sessions, and business-related visits. Valid for up to 90 days. Does not authorize employment or direct work.

Ultra-short-term business visa for very brief business visits or meetings. Valid for 72 hours from issuance. Can be extended for an additional 72 hours upon arrival if needed.

Entry visa for companions and guests of GCC citizens visiting Qatar. Companion must travel together with the sponsoring GCC citizen. Valid for 30 days.

Electronic travel authorization for holders of valid residence permits or visit visas from US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Schengen countries. Valid for 30 days from approval.

Residence permit for immediate family members of Qatar residents. Allows spouses and children to live with resident sponsor. Requires salary thresholds and health insurance.

Visit visa for first-degree relatives of residents in Qatar. Allows family members to visit for up to 6 months. Requires sponsor with minimum salary requirements.

Entry visa for expatriate residents of GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman). Available via Hayya platform or on arrival. Valid for 30 days with extension option.

Long-term residency via real estate investment in designated areas. Minimum USD 200,000 investment provides temporary residence permit. Larger investments (USD 1M+) lead to permanent residency.

Five-year renewable residence permit for entrepreneurs and business owners. Requires minimum QAR 250,000 business investment and endorsement from recognized business incubator. Allows business ownership and family sponsorship.

Five-year renewable residence permit for highly skilled professionals in 13 approved fields. Requires endorsement from relevant Qatar government authority. Allows work, property ownership, and family sponsorship without employer sponsorship.

Long-term residence visa for retirees aged 55 and above. Valid for 5 years with renewable options. Requires proof of stable income or savings and mandatory health insurance.

Visa for international students enrolled in full-time academic programs at recognized higher education institutions in Qatar. Valid for duration of academic program. Requires letter of acceptance and proof of funds.

Short-term work visa for temporary or project-based employment lasting up to 6 months. For workers needed for specific projects or urgent assignments. Requires employer sponsorship and valid employment contract.

Short-term entry visa for tourism and leisure activities in Qatar. Valid for up to 30 days with single or multiple entries. Can be obtained online via Hayya platform or on arrival at the airport.

Free visa for passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport with layovers between 5 and 96 hours. Allows exploration of Qatar during layover period.

Visa-free entry for citizens of 47 eligible countries. Provides single or multi-entry waiver valid for 30 days from issuance. Free entry at port of arrival with option to extend once.

Visa-free entry for citizens of 33 eligible countries. Provides multi-entry waiver valid for 180 days from issuance, allowing up to 90 days total stay in Qatar. Free entry at port of arrival.

Visa-free entry for United States citizens. US citizens do not require a visa or authorization to enter Qatar for short-term visits up to 90 days.

Primary employment visa for foreign nationals seeking long-term work in Qatar. Requires employer sponsorship and valid employment contract. Valid for 1-5 years depending on contract length.