Qatar Visa on Arrival for Indians
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders can receive a free Qatar tourist visa on arrival for up to 30 days, but only when the passport, return-ticket, Discover Qatar hotel, and health-insurance conditions are met.
Last verified against official sources: 10 August 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 3 months
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking made through Discover Qatar only
- Health insurance from an approved insurer
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Book the full hotel stay through Discover Qatar before travel
- 2
Arrange health insurance through an insurer approved for Qatar entry
- 3
Carry the valid passport and confirmed round-trip ticket
- 4
Present every document at immigration for the free on-arrival tourist visa
- 5
Use Hayya's Tourist Visa (A1) route in advance instead if that better suits the trip
Documents Required
- Passport valid for 3+ months
- Confirmed round-trip ticket
- Discover Qatar hotel confirmation
- Approved health-insurance proof
Pro Tips
- Do not use a normal hotel-booking site if relying on the on-arrival route
- Keep the Discover Qatar voucher, insurance policy, and return ticket available at check-in
- For an airside connection, confirm the airline will through-check baggage before assuming entry is unnecessary
Important Notes
- • The free on-arrival route is conditional, not unconditional visa-free entry
- • For Indian passports, hotel bookings from sites other than Discover Qatar do not satisfy the stated requirement
- • The passport must remain valid for at least three months
- • Passengers transferring at the same airport without entering Qatar do not need an entry visa
- • The Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) is a separate online option and may involve a QAR 100 fee
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Book the qualifying hotel and insurance before travel
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