23/12/2022
Visa Update: Qatar to Resume Free Visa On Arrival for Travellers Starting Dec 24…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar on Thursday in a communication to all airlines informed that entry into the State of Qatar through all airports will revert to pre-existing procedures as of December 23, 2022.
However, there is an exception for Hayya Card holders, who will not be able to enter the country until further notice, with the exception of Hayya organizers. This suspension will take effect on December 23, 2022.
All other visitors will be able to enter the State of Qatar using the same procedures as before. This means that visitors from approximately 95 countries can now obtain a free visa on arrival starting December 24, 2022.
Qatar Free Visa On Arrival Update
Travellers from eligible countries can now obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar by presenting a valid passport valid for at least six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. There is no need to make any prior visa arrangements.
However, those who want to stay in Qatar must have a valid hotel reservation for the duration of their stay.
1. Qatar Free Visa On Arrival For 90 Days
According to an update issued by the aviation authority, Nationalities of around 40 countries can obtain a free visas on arrival for a period of (90) days which cannot be extended, and under the following conditions:
Valid passport for at least six months.
Confirmed return ticket.
Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
The following is a complete list of countries whose nationals are eligible to receive a free 30-day visa upon arrival in Qatar:
S. No Country S. No Country
1 Antigua and Barbuda 21 Latvia
2 Argentina 22 Liechtenstein
3 Austria 23 Lithuania
4 Bahamas 24 Luxembourg
5 Belgium 25 Malaysia
6 Bulgaria 26 Malta
7 Croatia 27 Netherlands
8 Cyprus 28 Norway
9 Czech Republic 29 Poland
10 Denmark 30 Portugal
11 Dominican Republic 31 Romania
12 Estonia 32 Serbia
13 Finland 33 Seychelles
14 France 34 Slovakia
15 Germany 35 Slovenia
16 Greece 36 Spain
17 Holland 37 Sweden
18 Hungary 38 Switzerland
19 Iceland 39 Turkey
20 Italy 40 Ukraine
2. Qatar Free Visa On Arrival For 30 Days
Nationals of the countries and regions listed below are eligible for a visa waiver, allowing them to stay in Qatar for up to 30 days on a single or multiple trips. This waiver is valid for 30 days after it is issued and can be extended for another 30 days.
On arrival in Qatar, present a valid passport with at least six months validity and a confirmed onward or return ticket to obtain the waiver.
The following is a complete list of countries whose nationals are eligible to receive a free 30-day visa upon arrival in Qatar:
S. No Country S. No Country
1 Andorra 27 Macau
2 Australia 28 Macedonia
3 Azerbaijan 29 Maldives
4 Belarus 30 Mauritius
5 Bolivia 31 Mexico
6 Brazil 32 Moldova
7 Brunei 33 Monaco
8 Canada 34 Montenegro
9 Chile 35 New Zealand
10 China 36 Pakistan
11 Colombia 37 Panama
12 Costa Rica 38 Paraguay
13 Cuba 39 Peru
14 Ecuador 40 Russia
15 Falkland Islands 41 Rwanda
16 French Guiana 42 San Marino
17 Georgia 43 Singapore
18 Guyana 44 South Africa
19 Hong Kong, China 45 South Korea
20 India 46 Suriname
21 Indonesia 47 Thailand
22 Iran 48 United Kingdom
23 Ireland 49 United States
24 Japan 50 Uruguay
25 Kazakhstan 51 Vatican City
26 Lebanon 52 Venezuela
3. Qatar Free Visa On Arrival For India, Pakistan, Thai, Ukraine and Iran Nationals
According to the update travellers from India, Pakistan, Thailand and Iran can now obtain a free visa on arrival and stay in Qatar for a maximum stay of (30) days. Similarly, Ukrainian nationals can obtain a free visa on arrival for a maximum stay of (90) days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:
Valid passport for at least six months.
Confirmed return ticket.
Confirmed hotel reservation through the “Discover Qatar” website only.
It is worth noting here that Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
