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Qatar Visa for Indians
Visa on arrival with a Discover Qatar hotel booking – or apply online for a Hayya A2 visa
- Visa on arrival
- Checked 3 Nov 2026 against official sources
- For Indian passport holders, tourist travel
Key facts
- Visa needed?
- Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival, provided the hotel is booked through Discover Qatar before travel. Alternatively, apply online in advance for a Hayya A2 entry visa.
- How to apply
- Visa on arrival: book your stay on the Discover Qatar website before flying. Online option: apply for the Hayya A2 entry visa on hayya.qa.
- Visa fee
- Not shown for India on the official page we checked – confirm on Hayya or Discover Qatar before travel.
- Processing time
- Visa on arrival is given at the airport; for a Hayya e-Visa, Hayya confirms the time.
- Stay allowed
- Not stated for Indians on the official page we checked – the immigration officer and Hayya confirm.
- Validity
- As issued.
- Passport
- Visit Qatar lists a passport valid at least 3 months from arrival for visa-on-arrival visitors; check with your airline too.
- Where to apply in India
- No embassy application is needed for tourism: either visa on arrival (with a Discover Qatar booking) or Hayya online.
Documents usually needed
- Valid Indian passport
- Confirmed hotel booking made on the Discover Qatar website (other booking sites are not accepted for visa on arrival)
- Return or onward ticket (keep it handy – airlines and immigration may ask)
How to apply
- Decide: visa on arrival or Hayya A2 e-Visa in advance.
- For visa on arrival, book your whole hotel stay through Discover Qatar before you fly.
- Carry the booking, return ticket and passport.
- Get the visa from immigration at Hamad International Airport.
Important to know
Qatar's Ministry of Interior requires certain nationalities, including India, to hold a hotel booking made through Discover Qatar to get a visa on arrival.
Visit Qatar recommends health insurance that covers Qatar's medical facilities; it can also be bought on arrival.
GCC citizens do not need a visa for Qatar.
Entry is at the discretion of Qatar immigration.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians get visa on arrival in Qatar?
Yes, if the hotel stay is booked through the Discover Qatar website before travel. Otherwise apply online for a Hayya A2 entry visa.
Can I book my Qatar hotel on any website for visa on arrival?
No. For Indian nationals the visa-on-arrival booking must be made through Discover Qatar.
Is travel insurance compulsory for Qatar?
Visit Qatar recommends health insurance covering Qatar's medical facilities and says it can be bought on arrival.
