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Qatar Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Qatar — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Indian passport holders get a FREE 30-day visa waiver (visa on arrival) at Hamad International Airport — but must hold a confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking (Discover Qatar hotels recommended). A Hayya e-visa (QAR 100) is the alternative applied via hayya.qa. Singapore passport holders: visa-free 30 days.

Qatar visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (no charge)
Processing time: On arrival (instant)
Validity: 30 days from entry, extendable by a further 30 days
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Indian passport holders arriving at Hamad International Airport

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Qatar?

Travellers from ~100 nationalities: 30 days (extendable 30) — Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA (90 via Hayya, QAR 100), Russia, Brazil etc.; 90 days — EU/Schengen, UK, GCC. India, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine: visa-free but must book hotel via Discover Qatar for full stay. can generally enter Qatar without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indian passport holders get a FREE 30-day visa waiver (visa on arrival) at Hamad International Airport — but must hold a confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking (Discover Qatar hotels recommended). A Hayya e-visa (QAR 100) is the alternative applied via hayya.qa. Singapore passport holders: visa-free 30 days.. Indian passport holders arriving at Hamad International Airport

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ~100 nationalities: 30 days (extendable 30) — Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA (90 via Hayya, QAR 100), Russia, Brazil etc.; 90 days — EU/Schengen, UK, GCC. India, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine: visa-free but must book hotel via Discover Qatar for full stay. do not require a visa for Qatar for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Hayya — Government of Qatar) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Qatar visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: Yes

Visa-free / visa on arrival

Official fee: Free (no charge)

Validity: 30 days from entry, extendable by a further 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: At immigration counter
Time to approval: On arrival (instant)
Processing time: On arrival (instant)
Where to apply: https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas

Who needs it: Indian passport holders arriving at Hamad International Airport

Visa-free: ~100 nationalities: 30 days (extendable 30) — Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA (90 via Hayya, QAR 100), Russia, Brazil etc.; 90 days — EU/Schengen, UK, GCC. India, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine: visa-free but must book hotel via Discover Qatar for full stay.

Required documents

Passport valid 3+ months
Confirmed return/onward ticket
Confirmed hotel booking (Discover Qatar approved hotel recommended)
Sufficient funds

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: Hotel booking cost; extension fee if extended

Health insurance mandatory for stays beyond 30 days.

Source: Hayya — Government of Qatar · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Hayya A1 Tourist Visa

Official fee: QAR 100 (approx INR 2,300)

Validity: Single entry, 30-day stay
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: Typically a few days
Processing time: Typically a few days
Where to apply: https://hayya.qa

Who needs it: Indian passport holders who prefer to secure entry before travel

Required documents

Passport bio-data page
ICAO-compliant photo
Hotel booking confirmation
Return flight ticket

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: Card payment; hotel booking cost

GCC-resident scheme also available.

Source: Hayya — Government of Qatar · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Qatar visa — frequently asked questions

No advance visa is required — Indian passport holders get a free 30-day visa waiver on arrival with a return ticket and hotel booking. A Hayya e-visa is an optional pre-arranged alternative.

Yes, the 30-day visa waiver is completely free of charge at Hamad International Airport.

A passport valid at least 3 months, a confirmed round-trip ticket, and a confirmed hotel reservation (a Discover Qatar approved hotel is recommended).

Hayya (hayya.qa) is Qatar's official portal/app for entry permits and e-visas, originally launched for the FIFA World Cup and now the standard e-visa system.

Around QAR 100 (approx INR 2,300), paid online by card.

Yes, the 30-day waiver can typically be extended by a further 30 days.

No, Singapore citizens receive visa-free entry for up to 30 days.

At least three months from the date of arrival.

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