US passport · Qatar
Do US citizens need a visa for Qatar?
In brief
Yes, but they can get it on arrival: US passport holders get a visa on arrival in Qatar (90 days per entry; multiple entries for 2 years).
Qatar visa fee for US citizens: The visa costs USD 21 (QAR 76), paid only on your first entry. Official fee. Source: Ministry of Interior of Qatar, checked .
Qatar visa processing time for US citizens: none: the visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Conditions: fee USD 21 (QAR 76) on first entry; return ticket and an address in Qatar; can pre-register on Hayya.
U.S. citizens can now obtain a visa valid for two years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first), with the possibility of multiple entries, each allowing a stay of up to 90 days.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar (General Directorate of Passports)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Interior of Qatar (General Directorate of Passports)Apply only at hayya.qaReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa on arrival · 90 days per entry; multiple entries for 2 yearsfee USD 21 (QAR 76) on first entry; return ticket and an address in Qatar; can pre-register on Hayya |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days per entry; multiple entries for 2 years |
| Validity and entries | The visa is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each, with no waiting period between visits.1 |
| Official fee | The visa costs USD 21 (QAR 76), paid only on your first entry.1 |
| Official processing | Issued on arrival; no processing time stated |
| Where to apply | You can pre-register on the Hayya platform or get the visa on arrival in Qatar.1Official site: hayya.qa |
Do US citizens need a visa for Qatar?
The Ministry of Interior of Qatar (General Directorate of Passports) lists the US among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival. Stay: 90 days per entry; multiple entries for 2 years. Conditions: fee USD 21 (QAR 76) on first entry; return ticket and an address in Qatar; can pre-register on Hayya.
“U.S. citizens can now obtain a visa valid for two years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first), with the possibility of multiple entries, each allowing a stay of up to 90 days.”
Conditions and exceptions
You need a passport valid for at least 3 months on entry, a round-trip ticket and a clear address in Qatar.
The passport must be valid for at least 3 months at the time of entry. ... Extra Requirements: A valid round-trip ticket. Providing a clear address within Qatar.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checkedEvery type of US passport is accepted, including emergency or temporary passports, but entry on other travel documents is not allowed.
Entry is permitted with all types of U.S. passports, including: Diplomatic Official Service Ordinary Emergency or Temporary Entry with travel documents is not permitted.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checkedOn your first entry use the regular passport counters; on later entries you can use the e-gates on arrival and departure until the visa or passport expires.
For first-time entry: Passengers must use normal passport control counters. For subsequent entries: Passengers can use e-gates at both arrival and departure until the visa or passport expires, whichever comes first.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checkedQatar Tourism's visa checker also tells US citizens to hold a confirmed hotel booking and a passport valid at least three months from the date of entry.
Visa on Arrival ... The visitor’s passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of entry in Qatar and must hold a confirm hotel booking.
Qatar Tourism · checkedQatar Tourism recommends a health insurance policy that covers Qatar's medical facilities; visitors without one can buy it on arrival.
We recommend all travellers visiting the State of Qatar to have a valid health insurance policy covering Qatar's medical facilities. Those who don’t already have an insurance policy are welcome to purchase one on arrival in the State of Qatar.
Qatar Tourism · checked
Qatar visa types for US citizens
The visa is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each, with no waiting period between visits.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checked
How to apply
You can pre-register on the Hayya platform or get the visa on arrival in Qatar.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checked
Fee
The visa costs USD 21 (QAR 76), paid only on your first entry.
Ministry of Interior of Qatar · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The visa is issued on arrival at the border; the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Qatar visa-free for US citizens now?
Not visa-free: US citizens get a visa on arrival (90 days per entry; multiple entries for 2 years). Conditions: fee USD 21 (QAR 76) on first entry; return ticket and an address in Qatar; can pre-register on Hayya.
How much does a Qatar visa cost for US citizens?
The visa costs USD 21 (QAR 76), paid only on your first entry.
Can I get a Qatar visa in 7 days?
The visa is issued on arrival at the border. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Interior of Qatar (General Directorate of Passports): entry rule, fees, visa types, how to apply and entry conditions
- Qatar Tourism (Visit Qatar): entry conditions