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In Qatar, entry permits fall under the Ministry of Interior. The official page consulted on 2026-09-17, titled "Entry permits (visit visas)", names the tourist visa, the entry visa through an electronic travel authorization and visas issued on arrival. It states that the application is made through the Hayya platform or its mobile application, and lists the documents expected: a passport valid for at least three months, a return or onward ticket and mandatory health insurance.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority: Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar (وزارة الداخلية) — the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar
Submission channel: According to the official page, through the Hayya platform or its mobile application; certain visas are issued at the points of entry on arrival
Electronic visa: Yes: the page names an entry visa issued by means of an electronic travel authorization ("Electronic Travel Authorization, ETA")
Portal language: Arabic and English (English version consulted)

Do you need a visa?

Your nationality

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Documented visa types

"Tourist Visa": Category named by the entry permits page of the Ministry of Interior. Duration and conditions not stated on the page consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Entry Visa via Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)": Category named by the entry permits page. Duration, conditions and issuance arrangements not stated on the page consulted. Official page (new tab)
Visas issued on arrival: The entry permits page mentions visas issued at the points of entry. It states that the authorized lengths of stay vary, without specifying them. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The official entry permits page states that the application is made through the Hayya platform, accessible on its website or through its mobile application. It also mentions visas issued at the points of entry on arrival, without detailing the procedure followed at the border.

The page further names categories reserved for residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and for people accompanying their nationals. These cases depend on nationality or residence status: refer to the nationality selector on this page and to the official page.

Steps in the procedure

Check on the official entry permits page which category matches the situation and the purpose of travel.
Create an application on the Hayya platform, on its website or through its mobile application.
Gather the documents expected: a passport valid for at least three months, a confirmed return or onward ticket, mandatory health insurance.
For an arrival by road, take out the vehicle insurance mentioned by the page.
The other steps are not stated on the portal consulted.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Valid passport, valid for at least three months.
Confirmed onward travel ticket or confirmed return ticket.
Mandatory health insurance.
Vehicle insurance, if entry is by road.
The documents specific to each visa category are not listed on the portal consulted.

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

Not stated on the portal consulted: the entry permits page shows no amount, no currency and no processing time. This information is not reproduced here, not having been read on an official page.

After the decision

The decision rests with the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar and, on arrival, with the officer at the point of entry.

The page states that the authorized lengths of stay vary from case to case, without quantifying them. The grounds for refusal, the avenues of appeal and the conditions for an extension are not described on the portal consulted.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Qatar to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Qatar?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

According to the official entry permits page, the application is made through the Hayya platform, on its website or through its mobile application. The page also mentions visas issued at the points of entry on arrival.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes: the official page names an entry visa issued by means of an electronic travel authorization, designated "Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)".

What documents does the authority mention?

According to the page consulted on 2026-09-17: a passport valid for at least three months, a confirmed return or onward travel ticket, mandatory health insurance and, in the event of arrival by road, vehicle insurance.

What are the fees and processing times?

Not stated on the portal consulted. The entry permits page shows no amount, no currency and no processing time.

How long can a person stay?

The page states that the authorized lengths of stay vary from case to case, without quantifying them. The authority decides the duration granted in each case.

Official sources

Ministère de l'Intérieur de l'État du Qatar — portail officiel (new tab) Authority

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

Home (portail du ministère de l'Intérieur du Qatar) (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
ENTRY PERMITS (VISIT VISAS) (new tab) read on 17 September 2026

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

No fee or processing time is published on the pages consulted: a reviewer must determine where the ministry publishes them.
The Hayya platform, designated as the submission channel, is hosted on a separate domain that was not consulted: its address is therefore not offered as a link.
The lengths of stay specific to each category are not quantified on the page consulted.
The categories linked to residence in a Gulf Cooperation Council state belong to the rules by nationality or by status and were not detailed.
The page does not describe the procedure followed for a visa issued on arrival.

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