GCC Resident Visa (Hayya A2)
🇶🇦 Qatar visas · Tourism
What it is
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 2 months with multiple-entry access.
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- Up to 60 days (multiple entries)
- Processing time
- 1 to 3 business days
- Maximum validity
- 1 months
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- How to apply
- Mixed
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (visa on arrival)
- QAR 100
Key requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Valid GCC residence permit with at least 3 months remaining
- Profession must appear on Qatar's approved professions list
- Return or onward ticket
- Apply via Hayya platform
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.