Do you need a transit visa for Qatar (Doha)?
Airside transit is visa-free; a free transit visa (up to 96 hours) is available, and many nationalities get visa-free entry to leave the airport.
Staying airside (not leaving the airport)
Connecting airside through Hamad International Airport without entering Qatar does not require a visa.
Leaving the airport during your layover
To leave the airport during a layover, many nationalities get visa-free entry; others can apply for a free transit visa valid up to 96 hours.
Key transit schemes & facts
- Transit visa: free, valid up to 96 hours, can be arranged via Qatar Airways / Discover Qatar.
- Visa-free entry is available to a wide list of nationalities.
- A confirmed onward ticket is required.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a transit visa to connect through Qatar (Doha)?
Airside transit is visa-free; a free transit visa (up to 96 hours) is available, and many nationalities get visa-free entry to leave the airport.
Can you transit airside through Qatar (Doha) without a visa?
Connecting airside through Hamad International Airport without entering Qatar does not require a visa.
What if you want to leave the airport during a layover in Qatar (Doha)?
To leave the airport during a layover, many nationalities get visa-free entry; others can apply for a free transit visa valid up to 96 hours.
Check the visa you'll need at your destination
Beyond transit, you'll need to know the visa rules for where you're actually going.
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