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Qatar online visa requirements

The requirements for a Qatar online visa are necessary to meet for every eligible visitor planning to travel to Qatar.

To apply for a Qatar visa electronically, one should prepare the set of necessary documents, which may vary depending on the Qatar e-Visa type. However, all travelers must have a valid ordinary passport, face photo, and onward/return ticket.

Additional requirements for a Qatar electronic visa include having a device connected to the internet, a current email address, and the ability to complete payments online.

Thoroughly study the requirements for a Qatar electronic visa, as this will help to prevent issues and delays in processing.

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Required documents

See which documents you need to provide in order to apply for each type of Qatar e-Visa:

Tourist electronic visa

  • an ordinary passport
  • a face photo
  • a return/onward ticket

Electronic Travel Authorization

  • an ordinary passport
  • a return/onward ticket
  • either proof of accommodation booked via the official website of the Qatari government or the host’s address
  • the applicant's current residence permit or visit visa to Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, or any of the Schengen Area countries

GCC residents visa

  • documents stating the applicant’s occupation may be requested

Since the documents must be attached in digital form, you should either scan the physical documents or take pictures. You are able to use your phone camera or a web camera.

Pay attention to the final copies: they must be clear and legible, with no reflection or glare.

On-arrival requirements

At the border control, travelers have to present their valid passports and paper copies of electronic visas to Qatar.

Keep in mind that a Qatar online visa is digitally connected to the applicant’s email address. Therefore, if a passport expires or its details change, the e-Visa to Qatar gets invalid, and travelers have to apply anew.

Processing time for a Qatar e-Visa

Qatar e-Visa applications are usually processed within 5 business days. Still, in some cases, the processing time may be extended. The reasons behind this are various:

  • the time is popular among tourists, so there any many applications for processing
  • the application is incomplete and requires additional information/documents
  • the details provided in the form are inaccurate

As you can see, the correctness and completeness of the application are important factors influencing the duration of processing. Do your best to provide error-free and complete details, as this will make it more probable that your Qatar e-Visa application gets approved.

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