Transit Visa

This visa is issued on-arrival at the airport as per the following. 1 - For those coming on Qatar Airways with the intention of continuing their journey to their destination. 2 - For those coming on Qatar Airways with the intention of Tourist travel in Doha.

If you plan to stop over in Qatar temporarily (up to 24 hours) on your way to a destination, you should apply for a transit visa before you travel.

The Transit Visa is also handy for workers whose job requires a short stay in Qatar, for example, seamen and truck drivers passing through Qatar. However, a Transit Visa is not acceptable for general business visits.

Qatar Transit Visa Passengers flying with Qatar Airways and transiting for a minimum of 6 hours at Hamad International Airport , who are not eligible for visa-free entry but are interested in a Doha transit tour, can apply for a transit visa at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk located in the airport. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for more information about transit visas and tours. For travellers looking to stay longer in Qatar, a transit visa valid for up to 4 days is available. Please check our Qatar Stopover packages for further details.

Currently effective Issues Publication date Effective date Content 11 JUN 2026 06 AUG 2026 AIP 2nd Edition Including AIRAC AIP SUP 07/2026 - 15/2026 Next Issues Publication date Effective date Content 03 SEP 2026 01 OCT 2026 AIRAC AIP AMDT 01/2026,AIRAC AIP SUP 16/2026

AIP for Qatar (section GEN-1.3) valid from 06 AUG 2026 GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW 1 Customs requirements 1.1 Arriving passengers 1.1.1 The baggage or articles belonging to disembarking passengers or crew are immediately released, except for those selected by the customs authorities for inspection. 1.2 Transit passengers 1.2.1 No customs formalities are required. 1.3 Departing passengers 1.3.1 Customs formalities are normally not required. 2 Immigration requirements 2.1 Arriving passengers 2.1.1 Passengers entering into the State of Qatar are required to present themselves with their valid passport/travel documents and immigration visas. 2.2 Transit passengers 2.2.1 No documents or visa are required for passengers arriving and departing on the same through flight, or transferring to another flight at the same airport.

Currently effective Issues Publication date Effective date Content 11 JUN 2026 06 AUG 2026 AIP 2nd Edition Including AIRAC AIP SUP 07/2026 - 15/2026 Next Issues Publication date Effective date Content 03 SEP 2026 01 OCT 2026 AIRAC AIP AMDT 01/2026,AIRAC AIP SUP 16/2026

AIP for Qatar (section GEN-1.3) valid from 06 AUG 2026 GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW 1 Customs requirements 1.1 Arriving passengers 1.1.1 The baggage or articles belonging to disembarking passengers or crew are immediately released, except for those selected by the customs authorities for inspection. 1.2 Transit passengers 1.2.1 No customs formalities are required. 1.3 Departing passengers 1.3.1 Customs formalities are normally not required. 2 Immigration requirements 2.1 Arriving passengers 2.1.1 Passengers entering into the State of Qatar are required to present themselves with their valid passport/travel documents and immigration visas. 2.2 Transit passengers 2.2.1 No documents or visa are required for passengers arriving and departing on the same through flight, or transferring to another flight at the same airport.

- The duration of stay in the country should be not less than 12 hours and not more than 48 hours.

- The duration of stay in the country should be not less than 4 hours and not more than 12 hours.

Qatar Transit Visa Passengers flying with Qatar Airways and transiting for a minimum of 6 hours at Hamad International Airport , who are not eligible for visa-free entry but are interested in a Doha transit tour, can apply for a transit visa at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk located in the airport. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for more information about transit visas and tours. For travellers looking to stay longer in Qatar, a transit visa valid for up to 4 days is available. Please check our Qatar Stopover packages for further details.

Qatar Transit Visa If you do not qualify for visa-free travel, your Qatar Stopover just got easier! All you have to do is follow a few simple steps and you’ll be on your way to submitting your application for a transit visa of up to 4 days (up to 3 nights) with Discover Qatar!

How long is a Qatar Transit Visa valid for? The visa is valid for a maximum of 4 days (up to 3 nights) including entry and exit times. The visa cannot be extended beyond 4 days.

This visa is issued on-arrival at the airport.

Fees Free of Charge

1 - For those coming on Qatar Airways with the intention of continuing their journey to their destination. - Qatar should be falling on the way to his final destination. - The visitor should hold return ticket.

2 - For those coming on Qatar Airways with the intention of Tourist travel in Doha. -  The form should be filled by the officer of Qatar Airways. - The duration of stay in the country should be not less than 4 hours and not more than 12 hours. - Qatar Airways will be responsible for them from thier time of entry until they leave the country.

Location at Hamad International Airport

Transit Visas can be arranged through your local Qatari embassy prior to travel. Embassy workers and other authorized persons can apply online for transit visas on behalf of travelers.

Qatar Transit Visa Passengers flying with Qatar Airways and transiting for a minimum of 6 hours at Hamad International Airport , who are not eligible for visa-free entry but are interested in a Doha transit tour, can apply for a transit visa at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk located in the airport. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for more information about transit visas and tours. For travellers looking to stay longer in Qatar, a transit visa valid for up to 4 days is available. Please check our Qatar Stopover packages for further details.

How can I apply for a Qatar Transit Visa? Travellers can apply for Qatar Transit visa through Discover Qatar website, by filling out the application form along with providing the visa fee. The following conditions must be met in order to qualify for a Qatar Transit Visa: Colour copy of your passport showing your full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, and date of issue and expiry – if your passport contains your father / legal guardian and mother’s names, please upload the related page as well Valid passport with at least three months validity at the time of travel 6x6cm photograph in colour (minimum of 600x600 pixels) with a white background (at least 80% of your face should be visible) All the above documents should be shared in JPEG or PDF format and not exceed 1 MB Is the Qatar Transit Visa fee refundable if my application is rejected? In case of Visa rejection, your refund will be processed minus a service fee of QAR 25 per applicant. How long is a Qatar Transit Visa valid for? The visa is valid for a maximum of 4 days (up to 3 nights) including entry and exit times. The visa cannot be extended beyond 4 days. How much does a Qatar Transit Visa cost? Qatar Transit Visas cost QAR 100 per applicant.

Qatar Transit Visa Processing Time A minimum of 3 working days is required to process all online visa applications, excluding weekend & public holiday

Note: Service fees apply if your Transit Visa application has been denied. All visas are approved and issued at the sole discretion of Qatar's Ministry of Interior.