To help you out, we have compiled a complete list of Qatar travel requirements from A-Z. From your passport to your visa, we’ll make sure you’re covered. So, read on for everything you need to know about travel to Qatar.

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The complete list of Qatar travel requirements from A-Z

When traveling to Qatar, it’s important to be aware of the following requirements: –

A

  • At least 4 copies of Photo IDs
  • Any restrictive diet items
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Airline rewards cards
  • ATM cards

B

  • Boarding pass
  • Backpacks
  • Bag locks
  • Baby wipes
  • Business cards
  • Blister protection

C

  • COVID-19 vaccination certificates
  • Camera Kit with camera, charger, batteries, tripod
  • Cologne talc
  • Comb
  • Clothes as per the schedule and occasion
  • Credit card
  • Confirmations
  • Copy of documents
  • Cash

D

  • DC to AC converter
  • Destination Address
  • Disinfectant sprays
  • Driver’s License

E

  • Earphones
  • Entry permit
  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Energy Bars/Protein bars

F

  • Feminine hygiene
  • Flashlight
  • Few Ziploc bags
  • Frequent flyer

G

  • Google translate
  • Gum/Breath mints

H

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Hotel reservations

I

  • Inflatable pillow
  • Itineraries

J

  • Journals
  • Jewellery

K

  • Kindle

L

  • Lighter
  • Laundry bag
  • Low dose aspirin
  • Laptop

M

  • Mobile
  • Mobile charger
  • Moisturizing cream
  • Makeup

N

  • Neck pillow

O

  • One spare cable if you need one
  • Ointment

P

  • Passports
  • Personal ID/Student ID
  • Plastic bags
  • Power bank
  • Pain Relief gel/cream/spray
  • Pajamas

Q

  • Q-tips
  • Quick drying

R

  • Reservations
  • Razors

S

  • Slippers
  • Sandals
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock
  • Shampoo

T

  • Toiletries to carry (Toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet soap,
  • Tissue papers
  • Towels
  • Thin single bed sheet if the beds away
  • Twist ties
  • Travel insurance
  • Tickets
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U

  • Undergarments

V

  • Visa
  • Various healthy snacks
  • VPN

W

  • Watch
  • Wallet
  • Waterproof phone case
  • Water bottles

X

  • Xe Currency Converter

Y

  • Yogurt

Z

  • Zinetac 150mg – Acid reflux or stomach problems (only if severe)

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What are the travel documents entry or exit requirements

  • Before traveling to Qatar, each passenger must sign an Undertaking and an Acknowledgement Form. On the website of the Ministry of Public Health, the form is accessible. On the pre-registration platform website www.ehteraz.gov.qa and the airline’s online booking form, travelers must pre-register.
  • Citizens and residents are exempted from this requirement on the condition that they are fully vaccinated inside the State of Qatar if they are traveling from a Standard Health Measure country.

What is the Cost of a Qatar Visa?

The cost of the single-entry visa is QAR 100, which can be paid with a Visa or MasterCard. It is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional three months.

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Does Everyone Need a Visa to Visit Qatar?

A visa to visit Qatar is not required for residents of many countries in the world. In some cases, a valid passport and proof of nationality like an ID card or permit to work in Qatar will suffice.

Some people may need a transit visa for Qatar and this requirement depends on the traveler’s nationality, what country they are coming from, their final destination, their length of stay in Qatar, and their mode of transportation.

Citizens of the following nations are not required to have a visa to enter Qatar and may stay up to 90 days:
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Citizens of the following nations are not required to have a visa to enter Qatar and may stay up to 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Georgia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela.
Additionally, visitors from 37 nations who are going to Qatar and Oman can obtain a joint tourist visa when they arrive.
For more insights visit the free visa entry section at visitqatar.qa.

How to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?

A free* Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) can be obtained beforeto travel by those who are not eligible for visa-free entry but who have a valid residence permit or visit visa to one of the Schengen countries, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, or New Zealand.

The form is simple to complete. You will be required to offer:

  • Evidence of lodgings in Qatar, such as a hotel reservation or your host’s address
  • Information about your return (or onward) travel
  • A passport photocopy (with a minimum validity of six months)
  • A copy of your residence permit or visa for any of the previously listed eligible countries (with a minimum validity of 30 days).

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Where Can I Apply For My Qatari Visa Online?

You can apply for a Qatar visa via the Qatar Airways website or the website qatarvisaservice.com (for those traveling with the airline company).
 
To apply for a visa to Qatar online, you must:
  • Fill out the online application and include all necessary supporting documentation.
  • Use your debit or credit card to pay the Visa fee (Visa or MasterCard). The cost of a Qatar online visa is QAR 100, or roughly $27.

The result of your visa application will be sent to you via email. Print it out and take it to Qatar with you.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Qatar Visa?

The majority of visa applications for Qatar are processed within 4 working days if all the required documents are submitted and there are no issues with your application.

How to apply for a passport in Qatar?

The process of getting a passport in Qatar is a bit different than in other countries. To apply for a passport in Qatar, you must first obtain a residence permit from the government. Once you have a residence permit, you can then apply for a passport at the nearest passport office. The process can take a few weeks, so be sure to start the process early if you need a passport for travel.

Follow these steps:

  • Obtain a residence permit from the Qatar government.
  • Apply for a passport at the nearest passport office.
  • Submit the required documents, which include your residency permit, application form, passport photos, and a copy of your travel itinerary.
  • Pay the passport fee.
  • Wait for your passport to be processed, which can take up to a few weeks

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If you’re looking to travel to Qatar, here is a complete list of things required for a smooth and fun trip. From making sure you have the proper documentation to booking activities through TicketsToDo, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and start planning your dream vacation to Qatar!