Middle East
Qatar visa
DohaQatar is one of the few places where your UAE residence permit helps you more than your passport does. GCC nationals need no visa at all, and GCC residents can take a single-entry visa on arrival, or apply in advance for the equivalent through the Hayya platform. Two conditions catch people out regardless of route: you must hold health insurance from an insurer registered with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health, and if you are driving up through Abu Samra rather than flying, that insurance has to be arranged electronically before you reach the border.
- Starting price
- From AED 325
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Qatar may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Qatar visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, designed by I. M. Pei on its own island off the Corniche. The National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel in the shape of a desert rose. Souq Waqif in Doha, a restored old market of spices, textiles and falcon shops. Katara Cultural Village in Doha, with galleries, theatres and its landmark pigeon towers. The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island of marinas and promenades north of West Bay.
Common questions about Qatar visas
What should I know before applying for a Qatar visa from the UAE?
Qatar is one of the few places where your UAE residence permit helps you more than your passport does. GCC nationals need no visa at all, and GCC residents can take a single-entry visa on arrival, or apply in advance for the equivalent through the Hayya platform. Two conditions catch people out regardless of route: you must hold health insurance from an insurer registered with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health, and if you are driving up through Abu Samra rather than flying, that insurance has to be arranged electronically before you reach the border.
What documents do I need for a Qatar visa from the UAE?
Most Qatar applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Qatar may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Qatar visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Qatar visa starts from AED 325, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Qatar
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
