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Qatar

One of the wealthiest countries in the world, heavily reliant on expatriate talent to fuel its growth.

Visa Routes Breakdown

17 Total

Work (1)

PR (1)

Visit (9)

Family (2)

Capital: Doha
Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
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Languages: Arabic
Time vs Colombo: -2h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +974
Drives on: Right
Climate: Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers

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Visa Routes Breakdown

17 Total

Work (1)

PR (1)

Visit (9)

Family (2)

Verified catalogue17 visa routes on record

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All categories17 Work1 PR1 Visit9 Family2 Business1 Other3

Available routes

Work: 1
PR: 1
Visit: 9

BusinessVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Business Visit Visa
For business travellers visiting Qatar for meetings, commercial visits, or business activity that does not amount to local employment.
Government fee
QAR 200 per month
Processing time
Processing varies by sponsor approval, MOI/Metrash/service-centre workload and completeness of documents
How long you can stay
30 days, extendable for additional months within MOI limits.
Work rights
No work rights unless separately authorised.
Where it leads
Temporary official, business or sponsored entry for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
Approved governmental/semi-governmental or accredited sponsor
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FamilyVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Family Residence Visa
For eligible spouse and children of Qatar residents to live in Qatar under family residence sponsorship. Approval is linked to valid work residence, employment contract, salary, accommodation, profession, relationship documents, health insurance, and school registration rules for children.
Government fee
QAR 200
Processing time
Processing varies by sponsor approval, MOI/Metrash/service-centre workload and completeness of documents
How long you can stay
Residence duration is linked to sponsor residence and Qatar residence permit rules.
Work rights
No automatic work rights; work requires separate authorisation.
Where it leads
Family residence permission for eligible dependants.
Key requirement
Valid Qatar work residence permit for sponsor
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FamilyVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Family Visit Visa
For family members of Qatar residents visiting Qatar temporarily. Qatar MOI rules tie family visit sponsorship to the resident sponsor’s profession, salary, family accommodation, relationship, and health insurance.
Government fee
QAR 200
Processing time
Processing varies by sponsor approval, MOI/Metrash/service-centre workload and completeness of documents
How long you can stay
One month; first-degree relatives can extend for another five months where approved.
Work rights
No automatic work rights; work requires separate authorisation.
Where it leads
Short-term visitor entry; no direct residence pathway.
Key requirement
Metrash2 application by eligible host
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VisitVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar GCC Resident Visa (A2)
For residents of GCC countries, regardless of nationality, applying through Hayya or obtaining an eligible on-arrival GCC resident visa where available.
Government fee
QAR 100
Processing time
Hayya FAQ states processing varies by visa type, request volume and approval by relevant authorities; no fixed SLA is published
How long you can stay
Hayya A2 allows up to 30 days from entry; MOI on-arrival GCC resident visa is 30 days and extendable.
Work rights
No work rights unless separately authorised.
Where it leads
Short-term visitor entry; no direct residence pathway.
Key requirement
Passport valid for the required period
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VisitVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1)
For travellers visiting Qatar for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family through the official Hayya e-visa platform. Each traveller requires their own Hayya e-visa; minors can be added as dependents where the platform allows.
Government fee
QAR 100
Processing time
Hayya FAQ states processing varies by visa type, request volume and approval by relevant authorities; no fixed SLA is published
How long you can stay
Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) is a single-entry visitor visa; Hayya business FAQ references 30-day tourist visa validity for tourist categories.
Work rights
No work rights unless separately authorised.
Where it leads
Short-term visitor entry; no direct residence pathway.
Key requirement
Passport validity required by Hayya/MOI
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OtherVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Official Visa
For official government or mission-related travel handled by Qatar diplomatic, consular, or government channels.
Government fee
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Processing time
Hayya FAQ states processing varies by visa type, request volume and approval by relevant authorities; no fixed SLA is published
How long you can stay
Stay period as granted for the official/sponsored purpose.
Work rights
No work rights unless separately authorised.
Where it leads
Temporary official, business or sponsored entry for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
Approved governmental/semi-governmental or accredited sponsor
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PRVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Residential Unit Beneficiary Visa
For beneficiaries of residential units who qualify for a visa under Qatar MOI rules.
Government fee
QAR 200
Processing time
Processing varies by sponsor approval, MOI/Metrash/service-centre workload and completeness of documents
How long you can stay
Stay period as granted for the official/sponsored purpose.
Work rights
No work rights unless separately authorised.
Where it leads
Entry/residence permission linked to residential-unit beneficiary status.
Key requirement
Valid passport copy
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OtherVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Return Visa for Diplomatic Household Workers
For household workers of Qatari diplomats working outside Qatar, issued on arrival at the port of entry under MOI service rules.
Government fee
Check official fee
Processing time
Hayya FAQ states processing varies by visa type, request volume and approval by relevant authorities; no fixed SLA is published
How long you can stay
Stay period as granted for the official/sponsored purpose.
Work rights
Only for the household-worker status tied to the Qatari diplomat sponsor.
Where it leads
Temporary official, business or sponsored entry for the approved purpose.
Key requirement
Household-worker status tied to Qatari diplomat sponsor
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OtherVerified· Aug 2026
Qatar Return Visa for Residents Outside Qatar Over 6 Months
For Qatar residents who have remained outside Qatar for more than six months and need permission to re-enter while their residence permit remains valid.
Government fee
QAR 200 or QAR 500 depending on sponsorship category
Processing time
Processing varies by sponsor approval, MOI/Metrash/service-centre workload and completeness of documents
How long you can stay
Allows re-entry for an existing resident outside Qatar over 6 months, subject to valid residence permit.
Work rights
Work rights depend on the underlying residence/sponsorship status.
Where it leads
Return entry permission for existing Qatar residents.
Key requirement
Valid Qatar residence permit
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Qatar

Visa Routes Breakdown

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Visa Routes Breakdown

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Qatar Business Visit Visa

Qatar Family Residence Visa

Qatar Family Visit Visa

Qatar GCC Resident Visa (A2)

Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1)

Qatar Official Visa

Qatar Residential Unit Beneficiary Visa

Qatar Return Visa for Diplomatic Household Workers

Qatar Return Visa for Residents Outside Qatar Over 6 Months

Choose the right visa for your plan

What is your goal?

Qatar Business Visit Visa

Qatar Family Residence Visa

Qatar Family Visit Visa

Qatar GCC Resident Visa (A2)

Qatar Hayya Tourist Visa (A1)

Qatar Official Visa

Qatar Residential Unit Beneficiary Visa

Qatar Return Visa for Diplomatic Household Workers

Qatar Return Visa for Residents Outside Qatar Over 6 Months