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In Qatar, entry permits fall under the Ministry of Interior. The official page consulted on 17 September 2026, 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.

Updated on 10 October 2026 · Official 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?

Bahrain passport: no visa needed for a short tourist stay.

For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.

Good to know

Nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not need a visa to enter Qatar, according to the 'Visas' page of Visit Qatar (Qatar Tourism). Duration not specified.

Official source: Ministry of Interior of Qatar — Visas (Entry permits), tourist visas on arrival (30 days)Ministère de l'Intérieur du Qatar — Visas (Entry permits), visas touristiques à l'arrivée (30 jours) (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026

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Qatar visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa exemption 5

List of nationalities

Visa on arrival 47

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

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

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

Documents mentioned by the authority

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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 17 September 2026: 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.

Points to check with the authority

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