How to apply for a Qatar visa online
Every eligible person is now able to apply for a Qatar electronic visa without issues, since the application process takes place entirely online, and scheduling in-person visits to the embassy, as well as having visa interviews are unnecessary.
The Qatar e-Visa application process consists of several simple steps. Follow this guide to complete the procedure in a straightforward way:
- Fill out the application form. You need to enter your personal, passport, travel, and contact details.
- Provide documentation and pay the fees. Use any payment option present on our website - all of them are secure.
- Check the inbox. The application will require some time to be processed. As soon as the result is ready, you will receive an email. The Qatar e-Visa approval will come as a PDF document.
Important: After completing the payment, you will get an individual application code via email. You can use it when contacting the support team to get details on the progress of your Qatar online visa application
Required documentation for a Qatar e-Visa
The documents necessary for a Qatar electronic visa application differ between visa types:
Tourist e-Visa
- a passport bio-data page
- a return/onward ticket
- a face photograph
ETA
- the bio-data page of the passport
- a return/onward ticket
- proof an accommodation booked through the official website of the Qatari government or the host’s address
- the applicant's valid residence permit or visit visa to Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, or any of the Schengen Area countries
GCC residents visa
- additionally, documents proving the occupation may be requested
The documents must be provided in digital form. You can scan the physical documents or take photos. It is possible to use a smartphone camera and a web camera as long as they provide pictures of decent quality.
Processing time
Applying for a Qatar electronic visa takes a few minutes only, however, the processing usually lasts about 5 days.
Still, note that the processing time differs depending on numerous factors, for instance:
- the volume of applications that are currently under review
- submission time - whether it was during working hours, bank/national holidays, etc.
- the accuracy of the application - incomplete information or mistakes can cause delays
- how fast the applicant can reply - if the application requires more information, a speedy reply from an applicant can help to avoid the prolonged processing time
Since delays may happen, we highly advise you to apply in advance. This way, you can ensure that you have an approved valid Qatar e-Visa on time for your trip, even in case of issues.