Transit Visa (Stopover)
🇶🇦 Qatar visas · Tourism
What it is
For passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport with a layover of 6 to 96 hours. Free of charge. Also available via Discover Qatar stopover packages through Qatar Airways.
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- Up to 96 hours (4 days), non-extendable
- Application fee
- Free
- Processing time
- On arrival or pre-approved via Discover Qatar portal
- 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.
Key requirements
- Valid passport with at least 3 months validity
- Confirmed onward flight booking
- Minimum 6-hour transit time at Hamad International Airport
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.