# 🇶🇦 Qatar — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Qatar from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/qatar 13 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | QAR 100 | QAR 200 | 5 days | | Qatar Visa-Free Entry (Visa Waiver on Arrival) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | QAR 0 | QAR 160 | — | | Qatar 96-Hour Transit Visa / Stopover | eVisa · typically eligible | 4 days | QAR 0 | QAR 200 | 5 days | | Qatar Business Visit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | QAR 600 | — | - **Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Passport-style photo, Confirmed accommodation, Return ticket, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visitqatar.com - **Qatar Visa-Free Entry (Visa Waiver on Arrival)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Return or onward ticket, Confirmed accommodation · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visitqatar.com - **Qatar 96-Hour Transit Visa / Stopover** — Key documents: Valid passport, Confirmed onward ticket, Confirmed accommodation · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: discoverqatar.qa - **Qatar Business Visit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Invitation letter from Qatari host, Host company commercial registration, Passport photo, Return ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portal.moi.gov.qa ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Student Visa and Student Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | QAR 800 | 3 days | - **Qatar Student Visa and Student Residence Permit** — Key documents: Letter of acceptance, Valid passport, Proof of funds, Medical examination, Passport photos, Sponsorship/registration forms · Rights: Study: Enrolled at Qatari institution · Residency: Renewable residence; no standard PR · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visitqatar.com ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Mustaqel Entrepreneur Visa (5-Year Residency) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | QAR 5,000 | QAR 1,000 | — | | Qatar Work Visa and Work Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | QAR 200 | QAR 800 | 30 days | - **Qatar Mustaqel Entrepreneur Visa (5-Year Residency)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Endorsed business plan, Proof of investment funds, Good conduct certificate, Digital photo, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; work independently · Study: Residency permits study · Residency: 5-yr renewable residency · Family: Sponsor family to Qatar · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com - **Qatar Work Visa and Work Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Signed employment contract, Educational/professional certificates, Police clearance certificate, Medical examination, Biometrics and fingerprinting, Passport photos · Rights: Work: up to 48 h/week · Study: Permitted; family children enroll · Residency: Renewable residence; no standard PR · Family: If salary QAR10,000+ / housing · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: hukoomi.gov.qa ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Premium Real Estate Residency (QAR 3,650,000+) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | | Qatar Real Estate Residency Permit (QAR 730,000+) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | | Qatar Investor Residence Permit (Company Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Qatar Premium Real Estate Residency (QAR 3,650,000+)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Registered title deed, Proof of qualifying value, Police clearance certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Own businesses, invest freely · Study: Free public education like citizens · Residency: Permanent residency, no expiry · Family: Spouse, children, parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: aqarat.gov.qa - **Qatar Real Estate Residency Permit (QAR 730,000+)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Registered title deed, Proof of payment / property valuation, Police clearance certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Right to work in Qatar · Study: Right to study; public education access · Residency: 1-yr renewable residence; no standard PR · Family: Sponsor spouse and children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: aqarat.gov.qa - **Qatar Investor Residence Permit (Company Investment)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Commercial registration (CR), Proof of capital investment, Trade licence / establishment card, Police clearance certificate, Medical examination · Rights: Work: Run own/invested business · Study: Live, work and study permitted · Residency: Renewable residence; PR if QAR3.65M · Family: Sponsor spouse and children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portal.moi.gov.qa ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Family Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | QAR 200 | QAR 1,000 | — | - **Qatar Family Residence Visa** — Key documents: Family visa application form, Sponsor's Qatar ID, Dependants' passports, Attested marriage certificate, Attested birth certificates, Attested employment contract / salary certificate, Medical test · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portal.moi.gov.qa ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar Mustaqel Talent Visa (5-Year Residency) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | QAR 4,000 | QAR 1,000 | — | | Qatar Permanent Residency Permit (Law No. 10 of 2018) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Qatar Mustaqel Talent Visa (5-Year Residency)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Government endorsement, Job offer or proof of funds, Good conduct certificate, Digital photo, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; work independently · Study: Residency permits study · Residency: 5-yr renewable residency · Family: Sponsor family to Qatar · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com - **Qatar Permanent Residency Permit (Law No. 10 of 2018)** — Key documents: PR application form, Proof of 20 years' legal residence, Proof of income, Evidence of Arabic proficiency, Clean criminal record, Valid passport and QID · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portal.moi.gov.qa --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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