India to Qatar tourist visa
Complete Qatar tourist visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for Indian citizens. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- Qatar Tourist Visa
- Fee
- QAR 100
- Processing time
- 24–48 hours
- Length of stay
- Up to 30 days
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your Indian passport must be valid for at least six months from your entry date into Qatar
- Passport-Size Photograph — Recent colored photograph with white background for Hayya e-visa application
- Confirmed Return Tickets — Confirmed round-trip flight tickets showing entry and exit from Qatar
- Hotel Reservation — Confirmed hotel booking in Qatar for the duration of your stay
How to apply
- Valid passport (at least 3–6 — Valid passport (at least 3–6 months validity)
- Confirmed return flight tickets — Confirmed return flight tickets
- Hotel booking confirmation from Discover — Hotel booking confirmation from Discover Qatar
- Passport bio-data page (clear, colored — Passport bio-data page (clear, colored scan)
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background) — Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
- Confirmed return flight tickets — Confirmed return flight tickets
Common questions
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
- Indian citizens can get a free Visa on Arrival in Qatar if they book accommodation through Discover Qatar. Alternatively, they can apply for a Hayya e-visa for QAR 100 (approximately ₹2,300) which allows booking through any platform.
- How long can Indians stay in Qatar on a tourist visa?
- The Qatar tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days. This can be extended for an additional 30 days through the Ministry of Interior website or at Hamad International Airport’s immigration office.
- What is the Qatar tourist visa fee for Indian citizens?
- There are two options: FREE Visa on Arrival (requires hotel booking through Discover Qatar) or QAR 100 (approximately ₹2,300) for the Hayya e-visa which accepts any hotel booking.
- How long does Qatar visa processing take for Indians?
- The Hayya e-visa is typically approved within 24–48 hours. The Visa on Arrival is processed immediately at Hamad International Airport upon arrival.
- What is the Hayya visa for Qatar?
- The Hayya portal is Qatar’s official e-visa platform that allows tourists to apply for entry permits online. For Indian citizens, the Hayya A1 visa costs QAR 100 and allows stays up to 30 days with the flexibility to book hotels from any platform.
- Can I get a visa on arrival in Qatar as an Indian citizen?
- Yes, Indian citizens are eligible for free Visa on Arrival in Qatar, but only if accommodation is booked exclusively through the Discover Qatar website. Bookings from other platforms do not qualify for free entry.