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Qatar: Hayya tourist e-visa (A1)

Qatar consolidated its visa system into a single platform, Hayya, run by Qatar Tourism. Many nationalities already enter visa-free or with a free visa on arrival; Hayya covers tourist e-visas and several other categories for everyone else.

Official site

FeeQAR 100 (about US$27)Visit Qatar / Hayya platform; some nationalities are fee-exempt

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Source: Qatar Tourism / Hayya platform; Gulf News coverage of the 2023 relaunch. Last checked 28 September 2026.

No visa or ETA needed forAround 100 nationalities already get visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry without using Hayya at all.

Who needs it

Travellers not covered by Qatar's roughly 100-country visa-free and visa-on-arrival list. GCC residents (holders of a GCC state's residence permit) can also use Hayya for a visa under separate terms.

Key facts

The standard Hayya tourist visa (A1) allows a 30-day stay and costs QAR 100, though some nationalities are fee-exempt.
You can apply through the Hayya website or the official 'Hayya to Qatar' app.
A confirmed hotel booking is required for some visa categories, arranged through Qatar's own Discover Qatar booking platform.

Watch out for

Hayya is the single official channel; be wary of third-party sites that charge a markup for something Qatar Tourism offers directly.

Before you pay

Check that the address matches the link above, confirm the amount on the portal, and never pay a site that adds a large service fee. Our guide to spotting fake visa websites explains the warning signs, and the FAQ covers common questions.

This page is a summary for general information and can go out of date, and exemptions depend on your own nationality, so always confirm on the official portal. See our disclaimer.