Qatar visas
14 routes, checked against official sources
Study
Work
- Executive Residence Permit (10-Year)Announced February 2026 for C-suite executives and senior leaders. 5-year permit renewable to 10 years. Requires high salary thresholds and employer nomination.Not publicly disclosed; employer-sponsored · 8 weeks
- Mustaqel Visa (Freelancer & Talent)Five-year renewable residence permit for talented individuals, experts, and entrepreneurs under Qatar National Vision 2030. Two tracks: Entrepreneur (incubat...QAR 4,000 · 8 weeks
- Work Visa and Residence PermitTwo-stage system: employer secures entry visa from MOI, then upon arrival it converts to a Residence Permit (Qatar ID) with work endorsement plus annual work...QAR 800 · 8 weeks
Family
Business and investment
- Business Visit VisaFor foreign nationals entering Qatar for business meetings, conferences, or commercial activities. Requires a certified invitation letter from a Qatari company.QAR 200 per month · 2 weeks
- Entrepreneur Residence Permit (10-Year)Announced February 2026 for founders and innovators building high-impact businesses. Requires endorsement from a recognized Qatari incubator such as QSTP. Re...Not publicly disclosed · 8 weeks
- Real Estate Investor Residence (USD 1M Tier)Long-term 5-year residence permit for foreign nationals investing at least QAR 3,650,000 (USD 1,000,000) in approved Qatar real estate. Includes ability to s...QAR 3,650,000 · 4 weeks
- Real Estate Investor Residence (USD 200K Tier)Renewable residence permit for foreign nationals purchasing real estate worth at least QAR 728,000 (USD 200,000) in approved areas such as The Pearl-Qatar, L...QAR 728,000 · 4 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- GCC Resident Visa (Hayya A2)For expatriates holding valid residence permits in any GCC country (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) who wish to visit Qatar. Permits stays of up to...QAR 100 (visa on arrival) · 1 to 3 business days
- Tourist Visa (Hayya A1)Standard tourist visa for visitors from 200+ countries, applied through the Hayya digital platform. Valid for 30-day stay, extendable by another 30 days.QAR 100 (visa on arrival) · 1 to 3 business days
- Transit Visa (Stopover)For passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport with a layover of 6 to 96 hours. Free of charge. Also available via Discover Qatar stopover pac...Free
- Visa-Free Entry - 90-Day WaiverNationals of 33 countries (including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Malaysia) receive a visa waiver on arrival, valid for 180 days with...Free · On arrival (immediate)