Requirements for an electronic visa to Qatar
Travelers intending to obtain an electronic visa to Qatar must satisfy certain requirements specified by the Qatar government.
While filling out the Qatar e-Visa application form, citizens of eligible countries have to prepare the required documents. The set of documents depends on the type of Qatar electronic visa and includes an international passport, an applicant’s face photo, and a return or onward ticket, among others.
What is more, all applicants must have a device with an internet connection, a valid email address, as well as the means and the ability to complete the payment online.
It is highly recommended that visitors to Qatar learn which requirements they should satisfy in order to apply for a visa to Qatar online. This will help to make the application process as smooth as possible and maximize chances for speedy Qatar e-Visa approval.
Required documents
The application for a Qatar e-Visa requires uploading the documentation proper for each visa type.
Tourist electronic visa
- a passport bio-data page
- a return/onward ticket
- a photo of the applicant’s face
ETA
- a passport bio-data page
- a return/onward ticket
- the address of the host or the accommodation reservation booked through the official website of the Qatari government
- 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
- documents confirming the applicant’s occupation may be required
It is extremely important that the copies of the documents are of good quality and show all the data clearly. An applicant can make copies of documents for a Qatar online visa by using the methods below:
- by taking photos with a phone camera/web camera
- by scanning physical documents
Other requirements
The application for a Qatar e-Visa is submitted electronically, so in order to complete the procedure, an applicant must have:
- a working device - for example, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, or a PC
- stable internet connection
- an active email address
- sufficient means to complete payment
Processing time
The Qatar online visa is normally processed within a week. Note that the final result and duration of processing are at the discretion of Qatar authorities.
The processing time for an e-Visa to Qatar may vary based on:
- the correctness of the data provided in the form - typos or irrelevant/incomplete information may lead to delays or even visa refusal
- how many applications are currently waiting for processing
- whether the website is experiencing any technical difficulties
- how long it takes an applicant to respond to any requests regarding information or documents