Qatar visa conditions for Iranians Tourist and transit visa + airport and online

For years, Qatar has tried to introduce itself as a country that welcomes foreign travelers. This country has hosted international competitions such as the World Cup of Football or the Asian Nations Cup and has thus been able to attract many tourists. Today, citizens of about 100 countries can travel to Qatar without a visa. The journey of Iranian passengers to Qatar has also been greatly facilitated; Iranians can get a Qatar airport visa and enter Qatar by bringing the required documents and paying the visa issuance fee.

All about Qatar visa:

Qatar visa conditions for Iranians

Iranians need a visa to travel to Qatar; But getting Qatar visa is not that difficult. Visas are issued electronically and at the airport. Electronic visa or “evisa” was launched in 2017, which issues visas to applicants online.

The conditions for obtaining a Qatar visa depend on the type of visa and the purpose of the trip; But in general, the conditions for obtaining a visa are as follows:

• Passport validity: You must ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
• Travel insurance: You must have health insurance approved by the Qatar Ministry of Health. Travelers can get health insurance from companies registered in the Qatar Ministry of Public Health at a cost of 50 Qatari Rials per month.

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• Return ticket: Having a round trip ticket is necessary for issuing a visa.
• Hotel reservation: It is necessary to have a reservation confirmation or a hotel voucher to issue a visa.
• financial ability: You must prove that you have financial resources of 5,000 Qatar Rials. Financial resources must be issued in Qatari rials and have the seal and signature of the manager of the issuing branch.
• account turnover: Applicants must provide their last quarter’s account balance so that, in addition to their financial capacity, the number of transactions in the applicant’s account is also known. The more transactions, the higher the probability of visa issuance.

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Qatar tourist visa

Qatar tourist visa is for tourists who intend to visit this country and want to visit Qatar’s historical and commercial buildings and get to know the culture and values ​​of that country.

The validity of Qatar tourist visa will be three months from the time of issuance and the maximum duration of your stay in Qatar will be 30 days. This visa can be obtained both at the airport and online.

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Qatar airport visa

Qatar airport visa is issued for Iranians. By receiving an airport visa, it is not possible to stay less than two days and more than 60 days. The documents required to receive a Qatar visa at the airport are as follows:

• Voucher or confirmation of hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website
• A round-trip ticket
• Passport valid for at least the next 6 months
• Travel insurance approved by one of the companies registered in the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar
• The amount of 5,000 Qatari Rials (year 2024) as financial resources
• Payment in the amount of 200 Qatari rials or its equivalent in dollars or euros (year 2024)

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Qatar visa application is usually not rejected; Unless the following happens:

• Incomplete or fake documents
• Insufficient funds
• Not providing the exact date of return from Qatar
• Invalidity of documents
• Having a criminal record

In case of rejection, the applicant can apply for a visa again; But the paid fee is not returned.

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Qatar online visa

To get Qatar visa online, you can use “Hayya Portal”. Qatar visa application online requires payment with international cards; Therefore, it is not usually chosen by Iranians, and Iranian travelers find the airport visa method more convenient.

The time for issuing a Qatar visa is a maximum of five days; Qatar emergency visa is issued within 24 to 48 hours; But issuing a normal visa usually takes three days and a maximum of five days. In rare cases, a delay of one to two weeks may also occur. The visa is emailed to the applicant as a file, and travelers must print it and carry it with them during the trip.

The online visa application process takes place in the following steps:

• Go to Haya Portal website.
• Create an account on the portal using your email.
• Click on “Start the Hayya Journey” option.
• Select “Flying to Qatar” option.
• Choose your nationality.
• Answer the following questions and click the confirm button.
• The portal will show selectable visas according to your answers.
• If the portal shows “Tourist Visa (A1)”, select it.
• Then the required documents will be displayed for you on a page, which includes a personal photo and a copy of the passport, as well as a voucher or hotel reservation confirmation from the Discover Qatar website.

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• Then select the purpose of your trip from leisure options, sporting events, business meetings, marriage, shopping, medical care, cultural tourism, meeting friends, Qatar exhibitions, attending gatherings and events and other options.
• Upload your photo and the image of the first page of your passport.
• Enter first and last name, country of birth, country of residence and previous nationality (if applicable).
• Specify the type and place of accommodation during the trip to Qatar.
• Enter the phone number and emergency contact information and finally click the confirm button.
• Once your information is confirmed, you will receive an email with a payment link that can be paid with one of the accepted international cards.
• When the visa application process is completed, the “Hayya Entry Permit” (Hayya Entry Permit), which is the same as the Qatar visa, will be sent to your email.

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The duration of information confirmation and online visa issuance is less than a week; However, in some cases, it may take longer.

Qatar visa extension

You can extend the Qatar tourist visa up to one month and stay in Qatar up to 59 days in total. Applicants must pay QAR 200 for an additional month. You can stay longer in Qatar only if you have an invitation. Tourist visa is issued only for tourism and travelers cannot work with it. To renew your visa online, you need to do the following steps:

• Login to the website of the Ministry of Interior of Qatar (MOI)
• Enter details including visa number, passport number and nationality
• Enter the captcha displayed on the screen
• Click on the Extend button

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However, as of June 2024, this visa extension method is no longer active for most tourists.

Qatar transit visa

Transit visa is for travelers who have a temporary stopover in Qatar. This visa is required for travelers who intend to cross Qatar for a connecting flight to the next destination and whose stop at Doha airport takes more than five hours. If the layover is less than five hours and the passenger stays at the airport, a transit visa is not required.

In general, there are two types of transit visas:

• Transit visa type A, which is only for stopping at the airport and the person is not allowed to leave the airport.
• Transit visa type B that the applicant can stay in a third country for a few days.

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If the transfer flight distance at Doha Qatar airport is more than five hours, passengers with transit visas can also enter Qatar. Qatar transit visa holders can stay in this country for four days from the time of entering Qatar. With this visa, passengers can leave the airport and explore Qatar before their next flight. Transit visa cannot be extended.

Issuing a Qatar transit visa takes at least seven days and is valid for up to 30 days from the time of receipt; Therefore, you must submit the application from at least seven to at most 30 days before the date of travel to Qatar. Transit visa is not a sticker; The visa is emailed and you only need to show a copy of it to the agents upon entering the Doha airport inspection.

Using Qatar Airways flights for both inbound and outbound flights is a condition for obtaining a Qatar transit visa; Therefore, as soon as you have a flight in and out of Doha airport, it means that you have a transit visa. Otherwise, you need to obtain a Qatar transit visa separately.

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Qatar Airways representative offices or the website of this company issue transit visas. You can also apply for a transit visa through the office of the airline where you purchased your ticket. This visa does not have a separate fee; But the airline charges a fee for visa issuance services. As soon as you have a passport with at least 6 months validity and a confirmed ticket for the incoming and outgoing flight of Doha airport approved by Qatar Airways, you will be granted a transit visa.

If the next flight is delayed during the transit, Qatar Airways provides facilities such as accommodation, meals or airport transfer services. These facilities will be given only if the following conditions occur:

• No connecting flights are available for the next eight hours.
• The transit time in Doha is between eight and 24 hours.
• The booking does not include flights to or from Kuwait (KWI) or Muscat (MCT).

If your reservation is made within 72 hours before your arrival in Doha, visit the transfer service counter when you arrive at Doha airport to do the work related to transit stay.

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Travel to Qatar without a visa

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar introduced the Hayya Card, which travelers could travel to without a visa after receiving it. The Haya card was a digital ID card that could be used to travel to Qatar, watch football matches and use city transportation for free on match days. In fact, the Haya card was a permit to enter the country of Qatar and Iranians could also use it.

Traveling to Qatar without a visa is still not possible for Iranian travelers; But entering Qatar has become much easier for Iranians than before; Iranians can easily enter this country by obtaining an airport visa.

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If you have the experience of traveling to Qatar, share your experience of the visa process with us and other Kojaro companions.

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