Doha Corniche
Doha
Seven-kilometre bay promenade facing the West Bay skyline.
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Conditional Visa on Arrival
Conditional Visa on ArrivalQatar Conditional Visa on Arrival for Indians
Indian passport holders are on Qatar's list for free arrival entry, but the Ministry of Interior currently requires travellers on Indian, Pakistani, Thai and Iranian passports to hold a hotel booking made through Discover Qatar before travelling. Hotel bookings from other websites are not accepted. Alternatively, apply online in advance for a Hayya A2 entry permit.
Visa Overview
- Country
- Qatar
- Visa Type
- Conditional Visa on Arrival
- Purpose
- Tourism, family visits, short business meetings
- Maximum Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Extension
- Extendable by a further 30 days
- Visa Fee
- Free entry for Indian passport holders meeting the conditions
- Processing
- On arrival / online pre-approval where available
- Reviewed
- September 2026
Documents Required
Carry these for Qatar. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.
- Original Indian passport in good condition
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel or accommodation confirmation
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Qatar Visa on Arrival process
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Step 1
Prepare Documents
Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.
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Step 2
Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border
Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.
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Step 3
Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter
Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.
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Step 4
Submit Passport & Documents
Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.
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Step 5
Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)
Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.
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Step 6
Immigration Clearance
Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.
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Step 7
Enter the Country
Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.
Online pre-arrival step
Discover Qatar hotel booking, or a Hayya A2 e-visa application, before departure.
Eligible Entry Points
- Hamad International Airport, Doha
- Designated land and sea entry points
Confirm your specific airport, land border or seaport with the official authority before travelling.
Visa Fee
Free entry for Indian passport holders meeting the conditions
INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.
Visit Qatar — official visa informationImportant Conditions
- Passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
- Confirmed return or onward ticket.
- Confirmed accommodation booked through the Discover Qatar platform — other booking sites are not accepted for arrival entry.
- Permitted stay of 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days.
- Employment is not permitted on this entry.
- A Hayya A2 e-visa applied for in advance is the alternative route, and is advisable if you are staying with family or friends.
- Final entry is at the discretion of Qatari immigration.
Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Qatar. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.
Plan your trip
Top places to visit in Qatar
Souq Waqif
Doha
Restored market lanes with spice stalls, shisha cafés and falcon souq.
Museum of Islamic Art
Doha
I. M. Pei landmark holding one of the finest Islamic art collections.
Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid)
Southern Qatar
Desert dunes meeting the sea — a UNESCO-recognised reserve.
Travelling to Qatar soon?
Visadesk Global LLP helps you check eligibility, prepare documents and arrange flights, hotels and itineraries so your arrival goes smoothly.
- Document check
- eVisa applications
- Flight & hotel booking
- Travel insurance guidance
Verify before you travel
Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Visit Qatar — official visa information before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.