Hayya e-Visa (A1 Tourist Visa): Indian citizen in India โ Qatar
Indian citizens apply online for Qatar's A1 tourist visa on the Hayya platform โ you also need a hotel reservation, and pay the fee once the visa is approved.
Qatar's online A1 tourist visa, applied for on the Hayya platform. Requires a hotel reservation; the fee is paid once the visa is approved.
- Validity
- A1 tourist visa as issued on Hayya (commonly ~30 days) โ confirm on the Hayya platform
- Entries
- Single entry (confirm on Hayya)
- Max stay per visit
- As granted on your visa โ confirm on the Hayya platform
When to start
Start 7โ21 days before your travel date.
Your nationality is not on Qatar's visa-free list, so you apply online for an e-visa through the Hayya platform.
Get a passport valid at least three months, a confirmed onward/return ticket, and a hotel reservation (required during the application).
Apply for an A1 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal (hayya.qa).
Once your visa is approved you will be asked to pay the visa fee.
What you'll need
- Passport (valid 3+ months) โ A valid passport with at least three months' validity, plus a confirmed onward or return ticket. โ verified
- Hotel reservation โ A hotel reservation is required during the Hayya application process. โ verified
- Onward or return ticket โ A confirmed onward or return ticket is required to enter Qatar. โ verified
- Health insurance โ Valid health insurance is mandatory for entry to Qatar. โ verified
Where you'll apply
Qatar's A1 tourist visa is applied for online on the Hayya platform โ no embassy appointment.
Fees
| A1 Tourist Visa (Hayya) | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- Qatar admits ~102 nationalities visa-free โ check whether you qualify before applying for an e-visa.
- Compulsory health insurance from a Qatar-registered company is required to enter.
- A visa is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry โ the officer decides on arrival.
