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Qatar Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens apply for a Qatar tourist e-visa online through the Ministry of Interior portal — single-entry e-visa costs around QAR 100 (about USD 27) and is typically approved within 2–4 business days.

Guide last updated September 27, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
  • Colour scan of the passport bio-data page
  • Recent digital passport-style photo
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or sponsor details for the stay
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • No biometric enrolment required for the e-visa; fingerprinting may occur at Hamad International Airport on arrival as standard procedure

Visa types

  • Tourist e-visa (single entry) — valid for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable once for an additional 30 days
  • Multiple-entry tourist visa — valid for longer periods for frequent visitors, subject to approval
  • Business visa — requires a sponsor letter from a Qatari company
  • Transit visa — for layovers of more than a few hours through Hamad International Airport

How to apply online

  • Apply through Qatar's official e-visa portal (linked via the Ministry of Interior website, moi.gov.qa)
  • Fill in passport, personal, and travel details, selecting the tourist visa category
  • Upload the passport scan and photo
  • Pay the e-visa fee online by card
  • Approval is typically sent by email within 2–4 business days
  • Print the approved e-visa and present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry 30-day tourist e-visa fee: approximately QAR 100 (about USD 27)
  • Extension fee for an additional 30 days: similar range, payable through the Ministry of Interior's Metrash2 app or service centres
  • Standard processing time: 2–4 business days
  • No guaranteed express option — apply at least a week before travel

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply directly through the official Qatari portal to avoid unnecessary agent fees
  • Ensure passport and photo scans are clear and recent, as this is the most common cause of processing delay
  • Carry a printed copy of the e-visa approval for airline check-in, since not all check-in staff can verify digital copies instantly
  • If transiting through Hamad International Airport for more than a few hours, check whether a transit visa applies to your itinerary
  • Extensions must be requested before the initial 30-day validity expires, through official Qatari government channels

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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.