How to Apply ?

The process of Qatar visa application is mainly online. There are certain things that you need to take care of before going ahead with the process. The eligibility criteria must be met by the applicant and must have all the needed documents and other mandatory requirements. There are two ways to get to Qatar. You can either apply online prior to your trip, else, you can get a Qatar visa on arrival. The eligibility criteria differ as per the approach you opt for. The processes are given as follows:

Prior to arrival

• Visit the official website of the Qatar Embassy online
• Fill out the Qatar visa application form.
• Attach scanned copies of the required documents as per the type.
• Submit the documents along with the application form online.
• Pay the needed Qatar visa fees for the processing.
• Receive the visa by email after the completion of the process.

On arrival

• Book a ticket for onward and return journey from Qatar.
• Book a hotel room or provide any kind of accommodation.
• Carry proof of accommodation with you.
• After arrival, consult the authorities for a Qatar visa on arrival.
• Submit all the required documents.
• Perform the necessitated processes and you will be granted with a Qatar visa waiver.

It is important to note that you need to get an OK to Board before boarding the flight to Qatar. Even if you are travelling through the Qatar government’s airlines, OK to Board Qatar Airways is mandatory, regardless of the type of passport. The flight tickets for the onward and return journey must be confirmed for either one of the above procedures. If you have opted for a Qatar visa on arrival, you will get a Qatar visa waiver. A waiver is not exactly like a permit, but it is a permit that states that you are a traveller and can be in Qatar legally. It is also important to keep mind that a permit is not an allowance to enter Qatar, if the officers at the Airport do not find you eligible, you may not be allowed to enter the country.

You must keep in mind that when you are filling out the forms, the information provided must be correct and must match the details in the documents and the passport. If incorrect or false information is detected, there is a possibility that your application may get rejected. Such a visa rejection can affect future applications for any kind of visa to Qatar or any other foreign country.

Qatar Visa Types

There are different kinds of visa to Qatar based on various parameters. Mainly, they are categorized as per the purpose of visit, the length of stay, and other specifications. The most common types of permit are listed as follows:

• Tourist visa:A tourist visa is issued at the time when the traveller is willing to visit the country for tourism. This visa is not mandated for a visit of 30 days, it must be issued if you have plans to stay longer than 30 days.
• Business visa : When a business person is travelling to Qatar for carrying out business-related transactions or making business deals, a business visa is needed for the same. The span for the business permit depends on your purpose of visit. It is can be considered as a type of multiple entry permit as well.
• Visit visa :This visa is required when you are looking forward to visiting your family or friends in the country. To obtain this permit, you require an invitation from the person you are visiting in Qatar. The validity terms are quite similar to the tourist permit, therefore, a permit is not required for a visit of 30 days, it is only required if you are willing to stay longer than 30 days.
• Transit visa : A transit visa is obtained from the Embassy of Qatar at the time when the traveller is supposed to transit in Qatar to later fly to a different port. It is generally issued for hours depending on the time span of transit.

Qatar visa requirements

The requirements of the documents will differ as per the type of permit. Although, there are certain documents that are common in all kinds. The list of Qatar visa requirements for Indian citizens are given as follows:

• Original passport with a validity of at least 6 months ahead of the date of travel.
• Visa application form, completely filled
• Coloured photographs as per the photo specifications
• A cover letter with all the required details
• Confirmed flight tickets
• GCC Medical Certificate
• Detailed Itinerary
• Invitee’s passport and residence proof (if applicable)
• Proof of accommodation - invitation letter, hotel reservation, etc.
• Proof of purpose of visit - invitation letter, exhibition or conference pass, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement or any other equivalent document.
• Proof of identification and nationality - PAN card, Adhaar card

Qatar Visa Photo Requirements

• Two copies must be provided.
• Photo size: 38 mm x 48 mm.
• Coloured copy must be provided.
• The face must cover about 70-80% of the frame.
• Head should well-centred.
• The picture must not be older than 6 months.
• The background must be white.
• Neutral expressions.
• Both the ears must be visible.
• Glasses are not permitted.
• Glasses are not permitted.
• Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.
• Clothing shouldn’t match the background.

Qatar Visa Fees

The fees for a visa to Qatar is paid at the time of submitting the application form. In the case of a VOA, the fee for the Qatar visa waiver can be paid at the airport. The Qatar visa fees for Indian citizens is determined based on the procedure that is to be followed.

Entry	Purpose	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Single entry Normal	Business	90 days	90 days	18500.0
Single entry Normal	Business	30 days	90 days	7500.0
Single entry Normal	Tourist	30 days	90 days	5500.0