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Qatar Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Pakistani citizens holding a valid visa or residence permit for the US, UK, Schengen area, Canada, Australia, Japan, or South Korea can get a free visa on arrival in Qatar for up to 30 days; others must apply for an e-visa through Qatar's official MOI portal before travel.

Guide last updated October 20, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
  • A valid, unexpired/unused visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Schengen Area, Canada, Australia, Japan, or South Korea, OR a pre-approved Qatar e-visa if you do not hold one of these
  • Confirmed return or onward ticket
  • Proof of hotel booking or local address
  • Travel health insurance recommended, though not mandatory for visa on arrival
  • No biometrics required at the border for visa on arrival
  • Passport photo not required at the counter, only for the online e-visa (white background, 4x6cm)

Visa types

  • Visa on Arrival: free, single entry, 30 days, non-extendable at the port, for qualifying visa/residence-permit holders
  • Qatar e-Visa: QAR 100 fee, single/multiple entry, up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, for travelers without a qualifying third-country visa
  • Business visa: sponsored by a Qatari company, single entry, 30 days
  • Transit visa: 96 hours, free, for Qatar Airways passengers transiting Hamad International Airport

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Hamad International Airport immigration counters only; no land or sea ports
  • Present your passport plus the qualifying US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Australia/Japan/South Korea visa or residence permit
  • The immigration officer stamps a free 30-day single-entry visa directly in the passport
  • No separate form or fee at the counter; average wait 15-30 minutes
  • Travelers without a qualifying visa should apply online in advance at the MOI portal before departure

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival: free, issued instantly at the airport
  • Online e-visa for non-qualifying travelers: QAR 100 (about USD 27), processing 2-5 working days
  • No separate service-center fee; applications go directly through the official MOI portal
  • 30-day extension on either route: QAR 100 (about USD 27), filed online before expiry

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Carry physical or digital proof of the qualifying visa or residence permit; airlines routinely deny boarding without it
  • Book the e-visa at least 5 working days ahead if you do not hold a qualifying visa, since it is not issued at the airport
  • Rejections are commonly due to an expired or already-used qualifying visa, or a return ticket beyond the 30-day window
  • Qatar Airways staff verify visa eligibility before check-in, so confirm your status with the MOI portal ahead of travel
  • File the extension a few days before the visa expires; overstaying incurs a daily fine

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.