The Qatar eVisa is an electronic visa issued for all eligible foreigners traveling to Qatar. The online visa was introduced in order to facilitate the visa application procedure and encourage more tourists to visit the country. A visa allows you to enter Qatar once.
Once you have your Qatar eVisa, you may travel for purposes of tourism, business, and transit. Organize a holiday trip or meet with your closest relatives. You can also participate in international conferences. It allows you to pass through Qatar to another destination, too.
The procedure to apply online for the Qatar eVisa is uncomplicated and intuitive. Remember to follow these 3 steps - complete the registration questionnaire, submit the required documentation, and cover the processing fee for a successful visa application.
The validity period of the Qatar eVisa (Tourist eVisa, GCC Resident eVisa, ETA Authorisation) is 30 days. The only exception is the Transit eVisa which remains effective for 4 days.
Qatar eVisa Application Procedure
To proceed with the Qatar eVisa application, prepare a working electronic device with a good Internet connection (laptop, tablet, smartphone). This way, you can ensure a hassle-free registration.
The Qatar visa application procedure can be divided into 3 sections:
- Fill in the online application form with personal data and travel details
- Submit the needed documents in digital form, preferably PDF
- Pay the processing fee using an online payment method
When it comes to covering the visa processing fee, you can use one of many available online payment methods. Nevertheless, the most common will be credit card, debit card, and PayPal.
When your Qatar eVisa is approved, it will be sent to your e-mail address. Do not forget to print it out before leaving for the journey abroad. On arrival to Qatar, you must have a paper copy of your visa.
If you happen to face any problems with the visa application, feel free to contact the Support Team. Our team of visa experts will answer all your questions concerning the online visa for Qatar.
Qatar eVisa Required Documents
It is highly recommended to ensure you have all the essential documentation prior to the visa application procedure. Below, you can find more information on specific Qatar visa requirements.
Documents Required for Qatar Tourist eVisa:
- photo of the passport's bio-data page (legible image)
- photo of the applicant's face (passport requirements)
- evidence of purchasing a plane ticket (return travel)
Documents Required for Qatar ETA Authorisation:
- photo of the passport's bio-data page (legible image)
- photo of the applicant's face (passport requirements)
- evidence of purchasing a plane ticket (return travel)
- photo of the applicant's valid residence permit (or visit visa)
- evidence of booking an accommodation (hotel or host address)
Documents Required for Qatar GCC Resident eVisa:
- documents stating the applicant's employment status and occupation
Qatar eVisa Processing Time
The visa application process is uncomplicated - the entire procedure should only take 15 minutes of your free time. Once you have submitted the online form for processing, wait a few days for the visa approval to be sent to your e-mail address. Remember to regularly check your inbox.
In some cases, the waiting time may be prolonged. It can be caused by an increase in the number of processed visa applications or inconsistencies found in your questionnaire.
