A prominent middle eastern country with a variety of tourist attractions, Qatar invites millions of tourists every year from across the globe. One of the major reasons for the country’s popularity is its national carrier known as ‘Qatar Airways’. Not only does Qatar Airways remain the #1 airline in the world but also rated 5-star for its quality of air travel services by Skytrax International. So, when you Book Qatar Airways flights, be assured of receiving premium quality air travel services whether related to onboard, in-flight or airport facilitates.

Just like entering any other country, entry to Qatar also requires a visa. There are different visa requirements for people travelling from different regions. For instance;

Visa on arrival.
Visa on arrival is available for up to 95 eligible countries where the passengers can just buy a ticket to Qatar and get their visa processed upon their arrival in the region within a few minutes.

Visa-free entry.
Visa-free entry is also permitted for GCC nationals i.e., countries coming under the Gulf Cooperation Council. Such as;

• Oman.
• Saudi Arabia.
• Bahrain.
• United Arab Emirates.
• Kuwait.

All the other travellers are required to obtain a specific Qatar Travel visa before they arrive in the kingdom. 

Types of visas offered by Qatar.
Qatar offers different types of visas for different purposes. Prominently including;

• Family visa to visit family, relatives and friends.
• Work visa to either do a job or start a business in the region.
• Student visa for the people wishing to study there.
• Tourist visa for the travellers.
• Official visas for the government official and delegates.
• Transit visa if you are transiting through Qatar.
• Sports visa for athletes and teams to participate in international sports happening there.

Requirements for Qatar visa.
In order to get a Qatar Visa, the applicants must submit a duly filled visa application form (as per the visa type) with the following documents attached;

1. Passport with a 6-month validity at least (at the time of visa application submission).
2. Prebooked hotel reservations.
3. Proof of sufficient funds (or bank statement) to sponsor your entire period of travel and stay in the region.
4. Your national ID card as per your citizenship.
5. Health insurance obtained from a certified insurance provider.
6. Your current PR status if you are residing in a foreign country.
7. Confirmed and non-refundable airline tickets ensure your travel to the region as well as the return.

These are the basic requirements for any type of visa that you want to obtain for your travel to Qatar. Requirements can differ as per your region of travel and time of travelling.

How many days it will take for visa processing?
When you apply for a Qatar Visa, there are two types of visas processing options available;
• The normal visa processing takes about two weeks (14 working days).
• The fast-track visa processing service takes around only a week (5 to 6 working days). 

Visa fee.
Depending upon your visa type as well as your citizenship, you may or may not be charged for a Qatar visa. In other words, some countries have visa-free entry as well as free-of-cost visa-on-arrival services for their citizens’ travel to Qatar while others are imposed a fee. 

So, it’s better to consult the embassy beforehand to better know of visa fees and requirements for your region when inquiring about Qatar Airways ticket price.