Qatar Visa on Arrival for Indians
For Indian passport holders · Last verified 10 August 2026
Visa Details
Indian passport holders can receive a free on-arrival tourist visa for up to 30 days, or for the confirmed hotel-booking period. The official conditions include a passport valid for at least three months, a confirmed round-trip ticket, a hotel reservation made through Discover Qatar only, and health insurance from an approved insurer. Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) is a separate online option.
Transit Through Qatar
No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Qatar.
Must stay in the airport transit area.
- •Arrive and depart on the same through flight, or transfer to another flight at the same airport
- •Do not clear Qatar immigration
No entry visa is required for passengers remaining in transit on the same through flight or transferring to another flight at the same airport. Entering Doha uses the separate on-arrival or Hayya route.
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Quick Summary
- Visa Status
- 🛬Visa on Arrival
- Transit
- Transit possible without visa
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This page shows visa requirements for visiting Doha. For complete Qatar visa details including transit rules and all conditions, see the country page.
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