Qatar is the most open country to visit in the Middle East regarding visa facilitation, with a lot of eligible countries for a Qatar visa on arrival. The destination is an opportunity to explore the Arabic culture, enjoying the tradition and the modernity at the same time.
In November 2022, tourists will be even more motivated to visit Qatar: the FIFA World Cup will take place there, in stadiums in Doha, Al Wakrah, and Al Khor. It’s the first time that a Middle East country will host the sporting event, welcoming soccer fans from all around the world.
But before departure, you have to prepare yourself and learn more about some travel documents, such as the Ehteraz Registration Form and the tourist visa. You’ll see that getting the documents you need to present to the immigration officer is easy. You’ll quickly apply online for the Entry Registration, and most nationalities can enter Qatar visa-free.
iVisa is here to help you with all the information you need about the tourist visa and easily apply for the entry form. In this article, you can learn the application steps and all the documents you must have with you. Check below all the requirements and be ready for this amazing trip!
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Qatar Ehteraz Entry Registration Form
One of the main things you’ll need to visit Qatar is the Ehteraz Entry Registration Form. This document was developed to help Qatar’s Ministry of Health to control COVID-19, track new cases, and efficiently follow travelers in quarantine.
Citizens and residents of Qatar don’t have to submit the pre-travel registration. Still, the local authorities recommend that all citizens entering Qatar fill out their information to collaborate with the healthcare system and to have a smooth arrival, especially travelers with unvaccinated family members who have required quarantine.
Those who have NHS UK COVID Pass or the EU COVPass (the digital COVID Vaccination Certificate for EU nationals) are also exempt from submitting the Ehteraz Entry Form.
All other visitors must pre-register their information before departure to get visa-free entry at the immigration counter. Be aware that it’s mandatory in case you are unvaccinated. Anyway, don’t worry; obtaining and filling out the Ehteraz Registration Form is really simple.
You can count on iVisa services to fill out the form quickly, and submit your information and COVID-19 test on the application page. After completing these steps, you’ll receive your application approval via e-mail.
You’ll also have to download the official Ehteraz mobile app. Then, you’ll log in to your new user account, detailing the pre-approval information, and submit your COVID-19 test if it’s required in your case.
Once you arrive at the Qatar airport, you have to activate the Ehteraz app on your mobile phone. For that, you must have an international SIM card or Wi-Fi connection.
Documents for Ehteraz Entry Registration Form:
Have with you the following documents to apply for the Entry Registration Form:
Valid passport scan (passport with a minimum validity of six months);
COVID-19 negative PCR-test result (if applicable);
Medical COVID-19 vaccination certificates with the same name as the passport (if applicable)
Proof of valid hotel booking or valid residence permit (if applicable).
Read the information about the Ehteraz Pre-Entry Registration Form and how to apply in this article.
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Qatar visa on arrival requirements
Once you have your Pre-Entry Registration Form, the next step before the departure airport is to know the prior visa arrangements. If you’re traveling for the FIFA World Cup or other tourism purposes, it’s relatively easy to enter the country.
Most nationalities don’t have to go to the Qatar embassy to apply in advance for a Qatar visa. Instead, you can obtain a visa on arrival. You’ll apply for the Qatar visa at the airport by presenting a few documents.
Otherwise, if you are visiting Qatar for business or any other motivation besides tourism, maybe you need other entry visas. For business and other visa services, you must apply in advance at the nearest Qatar embassy.
If you are from an eligible country for the Visa Waiver, the whole process of this tourist visa takes place when you enter Qatar at the airport. Check the visa requirements:
A copy of your passport (the visa requires a passport validity for at least six months)
Confirmed onward or return ticket
A credit or debit card to pay the visa fees and services. In case you prefer cash payment, you’ll need to go to the designated bank counter before approaching a passport control counter.
Visa free entry: Eligible countries
Most countries have access to the visa waiver. This visa allows getting the travel permit at arrival with just a few required documents listed above. In addition, some nationalities are eligible for a 180-day visa, and others can have a travel permit for 90 days.
If your country is not on the list below, you have to apply in advance for a visa at the nearest Qatar embassy.
Visa waiver: 180 days
The following countries can apply for the waiver valid for 180 days from the date of issuance. This document permits the traveler to spend up to 90 days in Qatar and is valid for single or multiple trips. Eligible countries:
Antigua and Barbuda Dominican Republic Latvia Romania
Argentina Estonia Liechtenstein Serbia
Austria Finland Lithuania Seychelles
Bahamas France Luxembourg Slovakia
Belgium Germany Malaysia Slovenia
Bulgaria Greece Malta Spain
Croatia Holland Netherlands Sweden
Cyprus Hungary Norway Switzerland
Czech Republic Iceland Poland Turkey
Denmark Italy Portugal Ukraine
Visa waiver: 30 days (+30 days extension)
For nationals of the countries below, the visa waiver is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and the passport holder can spend up to 30 days in Qatar (single or multiple trips). This visa waiver may opt for a 30 days extension.
Andorra Ecuador Lebanon Peru
Australia Falkland Islands Macau Russia
Azerbaijan French Guiana Macedonia Rwanda
Belarus Georgia Maldives San Marino
Bolivia Guyana Mauritius Singapore
Brazil Hong Kong Mexico South Africa
Brunei China Moldova South Korea
Canada India Monaco Suriname
Chile Indonesia Montenegro Thailand
China Iran New Zealand United Kingdom
Colombia Ireland Pakistan United States
Costa Rica Japan Panama Uruguay
Cuba Kazakhstan Paraguay Vatican City
Venezuela
Countries with special conditions for extension
For citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Philippines, the Qatar Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance for single or multiple entries. But, there are some conditions for visitors intending to request a 30 days extension.
The visitors have to present a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, as well as an onward ticket or return ticket confirmed and a hotel booking confirmation through Discover Qatar for the entire duration of their stay in Qatar.
The visa extension requirements also include proving a minimum cash amount of US $1400 or a valid credit card, which applies to an entire family.
As part of the COVID-19 protocols, for this visa extension, these nationalities have to be fully vaccinated with vaccines approved by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health and completed 14 days after the last dose.
The arriving passenger also has to present a negative PCR test result (48 hours from the time of arrival) and the electronic registration completed on the Ehteraz travel permit platform.
Qatar Visa for Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Passport holders from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) do not require a visa to enter Qatar, not even a visa on arrival.
Qatar Visa On Arrival cost
The Qatar visa on arrival is free of cost for all travelers eligible for this type of visa. In addition, the extension or renewal of the Qatar visa on arrival is also free, so you don’t have to worry about visa fees.
If I have more questions, who can I talk to?
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