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Qatar visa rules for United States passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting Qatar.

The answer

Visa on arrival. United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar.

Entry
Visa on arrival
Stay
90 days per entry
Fee
$21.00
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA ONARRIVAL90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

portal.moi.gov.qaMinistry of Interior, State of Qatar (General Directorate of Nationality, Borders and Expatriate Affairs)Checked 29 Oct 2026

U.S. citizens can now obtain a visa valid for two years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first), with the possibility of multiple entries, each allowing a stay of up to 90 days.

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs a valid round-trip ticket.
  • Needs a clear address in Qatar.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months.

Passport valid for at least three months

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Qatar passport holders need to visit the United States.

Qatar passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Doha, nearest first.

  1. OmanMuscat, about 720 km from DohaVisa-free · 14 days
  2. ArmeniaYerevan, about 1,780 km from DohaVisa-free · 180 days
  3. GeorgiaTbilisi, about 1,930 km from DohaVisa-free · 12 months
  4. CyprusNicosia, about 2,060 km from DohaVisa-free · 90 days
  5. TajikistanDushanbe, about 2,190 km from DohaVisa-free · 30 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Doha

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Doha, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 22.7°CLow 15.2°CRain 11 mm
  2. FebHigh 23.9°CLow 16.2°CRain 12 mm
  3. MarHigh 27.6°CLow 19.2°CRain 21 mm
  4. AprHigh 33.2°CLow 23.2°CRain 4 mm
  5. MayHigh 39.3°CLow 28.5°CRain 2 mm
  6. JunHigh 42.1°CLow 30.9°CRain 0 mm
  7. JulHigh 42.4°CLow 32.4°CRain 0 mm
  8. AugHigh 41.4°CLow 32.1°CRain 0 mm
  9. SepHigh 39.2°CLow 29.8°CRain 0 mm
  10. OctHigh 35.6°CLow 26.6°CRain 1 mm
  11. NovHigh 29.7°CLow 22.1°CRain 7 mm
  12. DecHigh 24.6°CLow 17.2°CRain 20 mm

Bar and large number: average high, °CSmaller number: average low, °Cmm: average rainfall

Averages of 14 to 28 years between 1991 and 2020, computed by One Time Livin’.

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