Gulf visa, applied for from the UK

Qatar visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, UK residence or a valid UK visa lets you apply online through Hayya for the Visa with ETA (A3). It costs QAR 100; no processing time is published. Indian and Turkish nationals can enter visa-free, and Pakistanis can get a visa on arrival with a Discover Qatar hotel booking.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed 9 October 2026 · sources at the foot of the page

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Qatar visa options

What each visa allows, what it costs and how long it takes. Fees change: we confirm them before you pay.

Visa with ETA (A3)

Stay: Not stated on Hayya's A3 pages. Check the dates on your e-visa.
Validity: Single entry, used once
Fee: QAR 100, paid after approval, non-refundable
Processing: No published time. Hayya says there is no fixed service level and advises booking flights only after approval.

Who qualifies. Any nationality with a valid visa or residence permit from the UK, US, Canada, a Schengen country, Australia or New Zealand. Your UK visa or residence must be valid when the e-visa is issued.

How to apply. Online at hayya.qa or in the Hayya to Qatar app. You pay after approval, within 14 days of the payment request.

Tourist Visa (A1)

Stay: Not stated on Hayya's A1 pages. Check the dates on your e-visa.
Validity: Single entry, used once
Fee: QAR 100, paid after approval, non-refundable. Hayya says the fee can be waived under certain conditions.
Processing: No published time

Who qualifies. Anyone visiting for tourism or to see family and friends, except GCC citizens. This is the route for visa-required nationalities without a valid UK, US, Canadian, Schengen, Australian or New Zealand visa or residence.

How to apply. Online at hayya.qa or in the Hayya to Qatar app. You need a hotel reservation during the application.

Visa-free entry (Indian and Turkish nationals)

Stay: Not stated on Qatar's current visa pages
Validity: Not stated on Qatar's current visa pages
Fee: Free
Processing: Decided on arrival

Who qualifies. Indian and Turkish nationals, among the 102 nationalities Qatar lists as visa-free. You need a passport valid for at least three months from arrival and a confirmed hotel booking.

How to apply. No application. You are admitted at the airport on arrival.

Visa on arrival with a Discover Qatar hotel (Pakistani nationals)

Stay: Not stated on Qatar's current visa pages
Validity: Not stated on Qatar's current visa pages
Fee: No visa fee is shown for Pakistani nationals. You pay for the hotel, and Discover Qatar charges a QAR 100 cancellation fee if the authorities reject your application.
Processing: Decided on arrival

Who qualifies. Pakistani nationals with a hotel booked through Discover Qatar before travel.

How to apply. Book a Discover Qatar visa-on-arrival hotel before you travel, then get your entry visa at the airport. Or apply online for the A3 instead.

Transit visa (Qatar Airways passengers)

Stay: Up to 4 days
Validity: Single entry
Fee: See official site
Processing: Not published

Who qualifies. Qatar Airways passengers transiting for at least 6 hours who are not eligible for visa-free entry. Terms and conditions apply.

How to apply. At the Discover Qatar Transit Desk at Hamad International Airport.

If you live in the UK

Routes that depend on your UK residence permit or visa, by passport.

Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sri Lankan and Filipino nationals: you cannot enter visa-free. With a valid UK visa or UK residence, apply online through Hayya for the Visa with ETA (A3). Your UK visa or residence must still be valid when the e-visa is issued.
Pakistani nationals: you can get a visa on arrival only if you book your hotel through Discover Qatar before you travel. Alternatively, apply online for the Visa with ETA (A3) using your UK residence or UK visa.
Indian nationals: Qatar's visa checker says you can enter visa-free with a passport valid for three months from arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. Discover Qatar lists India among nationalities that must book a Discover Qatar hotel, so booking through Discover Qatar, or applying for the A3 in advance, is the safe choice.
Turkish nationals: you can enter visa-free with a passport valid for three months from arrival and a confirmed hotel booking. You can also apply online for a Hayya e-visa before you travel.
If your UK visa or residence has expired, the A3 is not open to you. Visa-required nationalities then apply for the Tourist Visa (A1) on Hayya, with a hotel reservation.
Family visits: on a Hayya e-visa, a relative who lives in Qatar can host you through Hayya's Host Family & Friends option instead of a hotel. Your host needs a valid QID and an address registered on Metrash, and can host up to 5 guests.
The Qatar-Oman joint tourist visa is not open to any of these nationalities. Its list includes the UK but not India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, the Philippines or Turkey.

Documents for a Qatar visa

You provide

Passport Valid for at least three months from the date you arrive in Qatar, with a scanned copy for Hayya. Older Ministry of Interior pages ask for six months, so six months is the safer choice.
UK residence status For the A3: a copy of your valid UK visa or residence permit. It must still be valid when your e-visa is issued. If you hold a UK eVisa, have your share code ready.
Photo A recent personal photo, uploaded with your Hayya application.
Host details (family visits) If a relative in Qatar hosts you, they add you through Hayya's Host Family & Friends option. They need a valid QID and an address registered on Metrash.

We provide

Visa application Your Hayya e-visa application: the A3, or the A1 if you have no qualifying UK status. The QAR 100 fee is paid within 14 days of the payment request.
Return flight booking Hayya requires a return flight ticket. Book flights after your e-visa is approved, as Hayya advises.
Hotel booking Must cover your whole stay with no gaps. Pakistani nationals using a visa on arrival need a Discover Qatar booking.
Health insurance Visit Qatar recommends a policy that covers Qatar's medical facilities. You can also buy one on arrival.

Qatar visa questions from UK residents

Can I get a Qatar visa with a UK residence permit?

Yes. With a valid UK visa or UK residence, any nationality can apply online through Hayya for the Visa with ETA (A3). It costs QAR 100 and is single entry. Your UK status must still be valid when the e-visa is issued.

Do Pakistani nationals living in the UK need a visa for Qatar?

You can get a visa on arrival, but only if you book your hotel through Discover Qatar before you travel. Alternatively, apply online for the Visa with ETA (A3) using your UK residence or UK visa.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

No. Qatar's visa checker says Indian nationals can enter visa-free with a passport valid for three months and a confirmed hotel booking. Discover Qatar says Indians need a Discover Qatar hotel for this, so booking through Discover Qatar is the safe choice.

Do Bangladeshi or Nigerian nationals living in the UK need a visa for Qatar?

Yes. Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sri Lankan and Filipino nationals cannot enter visa-free. With UK residence or a valid UK visa, apply online for the Visa with ETA (A3), which costs QAR 100.

How much is a Qatar visa from the UK?

Hayya e-visas cost QAR 100, paid after approval and not refundable. Visa-free entry is free for eligible nationalities such as Indian and Turkish passport holders.

How long does a Qatar e-visa take?

Qatar publishes no processing time, and Hayya says there is no fixed service level. Apply well ahead and book flights only after your e-visa is approved.

Can my family in Qatar host me instead of a hotel?

Yes, on a Hayya e-visa. A relative with a valid QID and an address registered on Metrash can add you through Hayya's Host Family & Friends option. A visa on arrival for Pakistani nationals still needs a Discover Qatar hotel.

Is there a travel warning for Qatar right now?

The UK government's travel advice, updated 19 August 2026, reports strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in the region since 8 July, including in Qatar, and warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures. It does not advise against travel to Qatar. Check gov.uk and your airline before you travel.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.