Being one of the fastest growing countries in the world in the Gulf region, people from different countries visit Qatar throughout the year. They may come for oil industry work or just to visit for recreational purposes. Qatar offers different types of visas depending on the purpose of the visit.
Generally, we can categorize Qatar visa types into 3 groups:
- Type C
- Type D
- Transit visa
Type C is consist of the followings:
- Tourist visa
Qatar tourist visa is granted on arrival only. Once you reach there, you will need to get your visa from the Qatar port. This type of visa is available to citizens of only a few countries.
There are two types of Qatar Visa:
- Qatar short tourist visa is given for 2 weeks and you have to pay QR 370 for this visa
- Qatar Long Tourist Visa is valid for 3 months and will cost you QR 730
- Qatar Business Visa
Business visas are granted in two categories and allow one to do business in Qatar on a temporary period. A 72-hour business visa issued for short-term trips that wil cost QR 440 to you , which can be extended for another 72 hours. The second business visa allows entry to migrant workers or people who intend to engage in contractual work for a short period of time. It is valid for three months and you have to pay QR 915.
- Qatar Family Visa
Family Residence Visa can be applied by expat employees, who earn equal to QR 10,000 or more a month, who have completed six months of employment with their company and wish to bring their immediate dependents to Qatar to live with them. This visa is granted based on your employment in Qatar i.e. you must have a valid QID and also a residence visa from your employer. It will cost you QR 200 to QR 500 according to requirement.
- Visa For Cultural, Sports Activities and Participation to Conferences:
Travelers from third country wishing to visit Qatar to attend cultural or sporting events can apply for this visa. Qatar hosts many different cultural, scientific, sports and tourist events all year round, as these events attract a lot of people from inside and outside the country, which required the establishment of a unified platform that receives applications for visas to enter the country. Qatar government will charge you QR 300.
- Visa for Short-term Education and Traineeship
If you have a place at an approved educational institution and wish to stay in Qatar during your course, you can apply for an Education and Traineeship Visa to enter the country. Qatar government will charge you 300 QR for this. This process is completed electronically and you will not need to visit a local Qatar embassy.
Note : Type C visas are for the short term not exceeding 90 days.
Type D (Long-term Stay) Visa
Long-term visa grants its holder the right to visit Qatar for periods extending over 90 days. Type D visa is a long term visa which includes an investor visa, Qatar family visa and education residence visa. For work-related purposes, citizens of certain countries (Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Philippines) can take advantage of the Qatar Visa Centre. QR 1100 is the cost of this visa.
Transit visa
If you will pass through Qatar on your way to a third destination and have a layover that’s longer than five hours, then you can apply for a Qatar transit visa. The Qatar transit visa is issued for free, and you can use it to enter and stay in Qatar for up to four days. You apply for the Qatar transit visa online, in the same manner as you would apply for a tourist visa. You will receive the visa via email. The Qatar transit visa can’t be extended beyond 4 days! If you wish to stay longer than 4 days, you can apply for a regular tourist visa.
