Qatar Tourism Authority


Qatar Tourism Authority , a branch of the Government of Qatar, is the apex body responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar. This ministry is responsible for tourist attractions and accommodations for travelers, to expand and diversify of Qatar's tourism industry, as well as building up the role of tourism in the GDP of the country and its future growth and social development.
QTA’s work is guided by the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, published in February 2014, to set out a plan for the industry’s future development.

Visa Exemptions

Nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not require a visa to enter Qatar.

Visas for Visitors

Nationals of the 34 countries listed below do not require prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips.

1. Austria
2. Bahamas
3. Belgium
4. Bulgaria
5. Croatia
6. Cyprus
7. Czech Republic
8. Denmark
9. Estonia
10. Finland
11. France
12. Germany
13. Greece
14. Hungary
15. Iceland
16. Italy
17. Latvia
18. Liechtenstein
19. Lithuania
20. Luxembourg
21. Malaysia
22. Malta
23. Netherlands
24. Norway
25. Poland
26. Portugal
27. Romania
28. Seychelles
29. Slovakia
30. Slovenia
31. Spain
32. Sweden
33. Switzerland
34. Turkey

Nationals of the 46 countries listed below do not require prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips. This waiver may be extended for a further 30 days.

1. Andorra
2. Argentina
3. Australia
4. Azerbaijan
5. Belarus
6. Bolivia
7. Brazil
8. Brunei
9. Canada
10. Chile
11. China
12. Colombia
13. Costa Rica
14. Cuba
15. Ecuador
16. Georgia
17. Guyana
18. Hong Kong
19. India
20. Indonesia
21. Ireland
22. Japan
23. Kazakhstan
24. Lebanon
25. Macedonia
26. Maldives
27. Mexico
28. Moldova
29. Monaco
30. New Zealand
31. Panama
32. Paraguay
33. Peru
34. Russia
35. San Marino
36. Singapore
37. South Africa
38. South Korea
39. Suriname
40. Thailand
41. Ukraine
42. United Kingdom
43. United States
44. Uruguay
45. Vatican City
46. Venezuela

Qatar Tourist Visa

Visitors to Qatar travelling on board any airline may apply online for a Qatar Tourist Visa. To submit a request, visitors are required to:
Visitors travelling to Qatar with Qatar Airways, may apply for a Qatar Tourist Visa application process, for the passenger and any accompanying travelers under the same booking.

Qatar Transit Visa

Passengers of all nationalities transiting in Qatar by flying Qatar Airways are eligible to apply for a free of charge 96 hours Transit Visa. However, there are certain terms and conditions that apply, hence visas are only issued at the discretion of .

GCC Resident Visit Visa

Residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries who hold positions in approved professions and those accompanying them, may obtain a GCC Resident Visit Visa on arrival in Qatar. This single-entry visa, which can be obtained for a fee of QAR 100 payable by credit card, is valid for 30 days and may be renewed for an additional three months. Visitors wishing to avail of this visa scheme may be asked to present official documentation stating their profession upon entry to Qatar.