Qatar Visa-free / visa on arrival: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival

Qatar

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · e-Visa: QAR 100

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Qatar Visa-free / visa on arrival at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (no charge)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival (instant)
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Indian passport holders arriving at Hamad International Airport
Arrival card: None

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

Do you need a visa to 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. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Qatar visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Indian passport holders arriving at Hamad International Airport

Qatar visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Qatar visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the Hayya A1 Tourist Visa is QAR 100 (approx INR 2,300). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Visa-free / visa on arrival: On arrival (instant). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 3+ months; Confirmed return/onward ticket; Confirmed hotel booking (Discover Qatar approved hotel recommended); Sufficient funds. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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Why apply with HolidaySG?

Singapore-licensed agency

Travel Agent Licence TA04014 · Singapore-registered company.
Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
Singapore-based support

Application status tracking and support until outcome.
Transparent pricing

Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.