Doha Guides Team regularly reviews this article to ensure the content is up-to-date and accurate. The last editorial review and update was on 3 September 2023.
Qatar’s Hayya portal has been updated with a special visa category for residents of GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE). Expatriates who hold valid residency permits in any GCC country can now get a GCC Resident Entry (A2) e-visa through the Hayya portal.
This article explains the step-by-step process to apply, eligibility conditions, list of professions, visa fees, duration of stay and answers frequently asked questions about Qatar Visa For GCC Residents.
- Recent Updates
- Qatar Visa For GCC Residents
- Eligibility Conditions
- GCC Residents Visa Fees
- Visa Validity
- How To Apply For GCC Resident Visa Through Hayya Portal
- Hayya Entry Permit
- Documents Checklist For Travel
- Visa For Accompanying Family
- List of Professions
- Vaccination & Quarantine Requirement
- Hayya Customer Support
- FAQ on Qatar GCC Residents' Visa
Recent Updates
16 APRIL 2023 UPDATE
Qatar Tourism Visa, which was suspended for several months, is now available through the relaunched Hayya platform. All you have to do is upload your documents, enter the required details and pay the visa fee (if applicable).
Qatar Visa For GCC Residents
As per the new announcement made on 16 April 2023, residents of GCC countries and those accompanying them can obtain a visa for 30 days stay in Qatar.
Eligibility Conditions
Qatar Visa For GCC Residents will only be issued if you meet all the below conditions:
- The passport should be valid for at least three months from the date of entry.
- The visitor should have a valid residence permit card issued by any GCC country (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or UAE). The residence permit should be valid for at least three months from the date of entry.
- The visitor should have a return ticket if coming by air.
- The visitor should have confirmed accommodation. This can be “Family and Friends Hosting” or “Other Accommodation” (hotel booking or rented apartment).
- The visitor should travel from his country of residence.
- The visitor should have health insurance (as per MOPH guidelines).
GCC Residents Visa Fees
- The cost of the GCC Residents Visit Visa is QAR 100 (USD 27).
- Fee payment should be made using a credit or debit card.
- The fine for overstaying is QAR 200 (USD 55) per day.
What is the refund policy?
The entry visa fees is paid after your visa is approved. The fees are non-refundable regardless of your travel status or arrangements.
Visa Validity
The visa is valid for 30 days.
How To Apply For GCC Resident Visa Through Hayya Portal
The following are the steps to apply for GCC Resident Visa through the Hayya Portal:
Step 1: Go to Hayya Portal
The website address is: www.hayya.qa
Step 2: Click on “Apply For Hayya”
The button is available in the center of the page.
Step 3: Sign up and login
If this is the first time you are using the Hayya portal, click on “Sign Up” and create an account using your email id. You will have to enter the verification code received in your email.
Once your account has been created, login using your email and password.
Step 4: Click on “Apply For Hayya”
Once again you will have to click on the “Apply For Hayya” button in the center of the page.
Step 5: Select Category of Visit
You need to select the “GCC Resident Entry (A2)” category from the drop-down menu.
Step 6: Select Purpose of Visit
You can select from leisure, sports event, job seeker, business meeting, wedding party, shopping, medical care, heritage tourism, friend visit, convention participation, event participation etc. You can also select “Others” and specify the purpose.
Step 7: Upload Your Photo
- Select “I have reviewed the instructions to upload my Personal Photo and Passport”.
- Click on “Browse Personal Photo”.
- Make sure the photo meets specifications such as light background, sharpness etc.
Step 8: Upload Passport
- Click on “Browse for first page”.
- Upload only the first page of the passport.
- Crop it in such a way that the machine-readable zone (MRZ) is clear.
- Click on “Save”.
- Your data will be extracted automatically. If your data is unreadable, you can enter it manually.
- Click on “Validate User”.
If the “Validate User” option is inactive after automatic data extraction, select “Passport Type” as normal.
The first name and last name are mandatory requirements. Middle name, third Latin name, and fourth Latin name are optional. If you do not have your last name on the passport, you can add your father’s name as your last name and upload the last page of the passport along with the first page (to verify your father’s name).
The Hayya platform may amend your application data so that it matches the information on your official identity document. This is to fit the Hayya platform identity document format.
Step 9: Enter Residency Information
- Select country of birth
- Select your country of residence (any GCC country)
- Declare if you have a previous nationality. If you have, select the country.
Step 10: Select Job Title
Select your job title from the available list of professions (we have given the list of 200+ professions below in this article). If your title is not listed, select “Others” and enter the job title manually.
Note: If the job title does not match the title on your Residency Permit, you will not be allowed entry to Qatar.
Step 11: Upload GCC Resident Permit
Make sure to upload a clear copy of your resident permit with the profession listed. Click on “Save”.
Since Saudi ID doesn’t have expiry date, Saudi residents can upload Muqeem document with expiry.
Step 12: Enter Accommodation Details
Next, you have to select an accommodation type.
If you are selecting “Family and Friends hosting”, your details should have already been added by your host in Qatar. Otherwise you will see an error. Here is our guide on how to register guests on Hayya.
If you are staying in a hotel or rented apartment, you can upload the details on the “Upload Other Platform Booking” on Hayya portal. In this case, select “Other Accommodation” and enter the accommodation name.
Step 13: Enter Contact Information
At the last step, enter your phone number and emergency contact details.
Finally, click on “Review & Submit”.
Step 14: Pay the Visa Fee
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an email with a payment link.
The visa fee of QR 100 should be paid using a credit/debit card. Normally Visa or Mastercard are accepted.
Hayya Entry Permit
After the payment is completed, you will receive a Hayya Entry Permit by email. Hayya Entry Permit for GCC Resident Visa is valid for 30 days from issue.
According to the officials, no visa request should take more than 48 hours to receive a response.
Documents Checklist For Travel
During travel, the following documents are required:
- Passport
- Hayya Entry Permit
- GCC Residence card
- Return Flight Tickets (not required for land border)
- Accommodation Details (Host invitation & QID or DQ Hotel booking)
- Health Insurance
Hayya Visa will allow you to use the e-gates at the Hamad International Airport as well as access the fast-track lane entry at the Abu Samra border.
Visa For Accompanying Family
The GCC Residents Visa is also available to accompanying family members. The accompanying person (under GCC Resident’s sponsorship) should make a separate application. They can select Housewife or Son/Daughter as their profession.
Their passport and residence permit should also meet the minimum validity required.
If the dependent is not a GCC resident, a separate Tourist Entry (A1) application must be submitted.
Here is a video explaining the above steps:
List of Professions
The following professions have been listed on the Hayya portal for selection:
- Accountant / Auditor
- Accounts Manager
- Administration Coordinator
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Researcher
- Agricultural Specialist
- Air Controller
- Air Hostess
- Air Transport Manager
- Aircraft Landing Conttroller
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Aircraft Pilot
- Aircraft Takeoff Controller
- Aircraft Technician
- All Types of Consultant
- Aquatic Specialist
- Archeological Director
- Archeological Prospector
- Archeological Researcher
- Architectural Draftsman
- Army Officer
- Artist (Actor, Musician, Composer, Poet, Painter, Singer, etc.)
- Assistant Engineer (All specializations)
- Assistant General Manager
- Assistant Pharmacist
- Astronomer
- Author
- Aviation Guide
- Aviation Tehnician
- Aviation Trainer
- Bank Manager
- Bank Official
- Banker
- Banking Business Manager
- Breeding Specialist (Animals/ Birds/ Bees)
- Broadcasting Manager
- Busines man
- Business lady
- Captain
- Captain of Ship/Cruise/Carrier/Steamship
- Career Counsellor
- Chemist (All Specializations)
- Chief Justice
- Cinema / Television Producer
- Cinema Cameraman
- Cinema Director
- Co-Pilot
- College Dean
- Commercial Broker
- Commercial Manager
- Company/Factor Manager
- Computer Programmer
- Consultant
- Control Equipments Technician
- Cooperative Socierty Manager
- Correspondent (Newspaper /Radio/TV)
- Cruise Ship Guide
- Customs Clearer
- Customs Specialist
- Decoration Designer
- Dental Technician
- Diplomat (Members of diplomatic corps)
- Director
- Earthquakes Expert
- ECG Technician
- Economic Analyst
- Electrical Manager
- Engineer (All specializations)
- Executive Manager / Director
- Executive Secretary
- Finance / Economics Expert
- Finance Audit
- Finance Manager
- Food Controller
- Foodstuff Technician
- Gardening Specialist
- General Professional Trainer (Industrial, Agricultural, Commercial)
- General Specialist
- General Supervisor
- Geologist Quantity Enumerator
- Geology Technician
- Golden Residency Holder
- Head (various)
- Head of Prosecution
- Horse Breeding Technician
- Hospital Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Housewife
- Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, Mother, Father (GCC Citizen)
- Information Systems Expert
- Institute Manager
- Insurance Manager
- Investment Manager
- Investor
- Jeweler
- Journalist
- Judge
- Lab Specialist
- Lab Technician
- Laboratory Manager
- Land Hostess
- Land Transport Manager
- Law Expert
- Lawyer/ Advocate
- Lecturer
- Legal Researcher
- Library Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Male or Female Nurse
- Manager (Variety)
- Manager / Director of any Government Departments / Companies
- Marine Traffic Controller
- Marine Transport Manager
- Maritime Cotroller
- Marketing Outlet
- Marketing Representative
- Marketing Manager
- Media Controller
- Media Manager
- Media Person
- Medical Analysis Specialist
- Medical Equipments Technician
- Medical Specialist
- Medical X-ray Specialist
- Microscopic Technician
- Mining Technician
- Ministry Undersecretary
- Museum Manager
- Nutrition Specialist
- Operations Analyst
- Optical Technician
- Others
- Partner
- Permanent Residency Holder
- Pharmaceutical Technician
- Pharmacist
- Physician (All specializations)
- Physicist
- Pilot
- Plant Manager
- Player (All sports items in a sports club)
- Police Officer
- President / CEO
- President / Director of a Club
- President / Director of a University
- Press Photographer
- Printing and Publishing Manager
- Procurement Representative
- Production Director
- Professional Security & Safety Technician
- Professor
- Program Producer
- Proofreader
- Prosecutor
- Quality Controller
- Quantitative Calculator
- Radio / TV transmission Technician
- Referee (sports)
- Regional Director
- Religious person
- Research & Studies Director
- Road Controller
- Sales Executive
- Sales Manager
- Sales Representative
- School Manager
- Scientist
- Secretary / Director of Library
- Ship Captain
- Ship Maintenance Technician
- Ships Supervisor
- Sociologist
- Software Designer
- Son / Daughter
- Special Needs Teacher
- Speech Specialist
- Sports Medicine Specialist
- Sports Representative
- Sports Trainer
- Staffs at Embassies in GCC (except Support Services Jobs)
- Statistics Speciaist
- Student
- Surgeon (All Specialization)
- Surveyor
- Systems Analyst
- Teacher / Instructor
- Telecom Technician
- Television Manager
- Theatre Manager
- Tourism Agency Manager
- Tourist Guide
- Trader
- Train Mantenance Technicina
- Translator
- Travel / Tourism Agent
- TV / Radio Programs Presenter
- TV Cameraman
- University Profesor
- University Student
- Veterinary Doctor
- Weather Expert
- Well Drilling Technician
- Writer
- X-ray Specialist
- X-ray Technician
- Zoology Specialist
If your profession is not listed on the portal, you can select “Others” from the options and enter your job title as per the Residency Permit.
Vaccination & Quarantine Requirement
As per the new travel policy, effective from 1 November 2022:
- All travellers are exempted from Quarantine (unless you test Covid positive).
- All travellers are exempted from Covid Testing.
- All travellers are exempted from Ehteraz pre-travel registration.
- Ehteraz mobile application is only required to enter health centres.
In addition, Qatar has a free visa-on-arrival facility for citizens of more than 90 countries. You can read more about it here: Qatar Visa on Arrival: Complete Guide.
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Hayya Customer Support
Hayya Contact Center can be contacted by calling 2022 from within Qatar, and +974 4441 2022 from outside of Qatar, or by sending an email to [email protected].
READ NEXT: How To Host Family and Friends on Hayya Portal
FAQ on Qatar GCC Residents’ Visa
Can GCC residents get a Qatar visa?
Yes, If you are a resident of any GCC country (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, or UAE), you can apply for a GCC Resident Entry Visa.
What are the conditions for getting GCC Residents Visa in Qatar?
The visa will only be issued if your residence permit and passport are valid for at least six months and if your profession appears on the eligible list.
How much is the cost of a GCC Residents Visa to Qatar?
A single-entry visa to Qatar can be obtained for a fee of QAR 100. The fee is payable by credit or debit card.
How long is the GCC Residents Visa issued?
GCC Residents Visa to Qatar is a single entry visa valid for 30 days.
Do GCC citizens need visas to enter Qatar?
Citizens of the GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) do not require a visa to enter Qatar.
Is my profession eligible to apply for GCC Entry Visa?
Once you start the application process, you will be able to select your profession from the menu. The job title you will select from the menu, must be identical to Job title on your Residency.
Can I bring along dependents with GCC Resident Entry?
Yes, you can add your dependent in your application. They must also be GCC residents. If the dependent is not GCC resident, then a separate Tourist Entry (A1) application must be submitted.
Is on-arrival visa still applicable for me if I am a GCC resident?
Yes. On-arrival visas are still available for GCC residents.
Can I bring along my spouse with GCC Resident Entry?
Each GCC Resident applicant needs to have their separate visa. If you wish to bring along your spouse, please have them apply as well.
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hi,
my relatives want to visit,
She is housewife herself and wants to come with her son.
in the list Housewife is written as one of category of profession.
but the son’s occupation is written as Un Employed.
are they eligible to apply?
Hi Shehroz, If the son is a dependent (family sponsorship) travelling with parent, they can select Son/Daughter as profession.
I am GCC resident and born Pakistan.
My query is that occupations is IT Consultant which is not mention in visa on arrival approval list.Information System expert is mentioned there.However, is a am egligible for on arrival visa?
Secondly, my relatives lived in Qatar,DOHA So should i need to show the hotel booking or I can show my relatives QID and their residence proof or hote booking is must to show?
Hi Aurangazeb, Please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm your profession’s eligibility for GCC Resident Visa. If you are eligible, you can book a normal hotel and cancel it after you arrive in Qatar. Then you can stay with your relative.
If you are not eligible for GCC Resident Visa, you can come using regular VOA as Pakistan national. However you will need Discover Qatar hotel booking as it is compulsory for Pakistan nationals (even if staying with relative). DQ hotel booking cannot be cancelled.
Good evening!
I’m an Indian passport holder and UAE resident. My visa says ‘partner’ which means business partner, in that case will I be eligible for GCC residents visa on arrival at the land border?
If not, am I eligible for VOA for Indian passport holders at the land border?
Also can I make the hotel bookings from any website or it has to be DQ?
And regarding traveling through the KSA land border, will my KSA tourist visa be applicable at the Ghuweifat border?
Hi Adil, If you are coming on GCC Resident Visa, you can book any hotel. Please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm your profession’s eligibility.
If you are coming on regular VOA as Indian national, you need DQ booking. Other bookings are not accepted.
Your KSA Tourist Visa can be used if it is multiple entry.
UAE Resident with the profession of “Pharmacist” is eligible to get Visa on arrival?
Hi Sal, Please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm your profession’s eligibility because it is not in the new list.
Hi,
I am a Pakistani national and resident in KSA. My profession is General Accountant and I have got email from hukoomi that I am eligible for GCC Residents on Arrival Visa. I will be driving via private car. Is email from Hukoomi can be considered as a confirmation or should I check/contact someone else too.
Hi Aman, Accountant is already there in the list published by MOI. So we think you will be eligible. If you want, you can contact Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999.
Is it allowed to come to Qatar by a private vehicle if the person is GCC resident and Eligible?
If yes, may I know if there are special requirements to fulfill before coming?
Hi Ahmad, You can travel by private vehicle. Other than regular visa requirements (listed above), you will need to buy vehicle insurance at the border.
am bank manager intend to go to qatar by road with family from uae am srilankan citizens, am need get visa online
how I will get a medical insurance
am I eligbale to drive in doha, if yes do I need to vehicle permit
Hi Mohammed, (1) As a Bank Manager working in UAE, you should be eligible for visa on arrival. You may double check with Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 or [email protected].
(2) Insurance should be taken through any service provider listed on MOPH website. More details: https://www.dohaguides.com/health-insurance-for-visitors-to-qatar/
(3) As a visitor you can drive using UAE license.
Hi
I am a resident in the UAE, holding a syrian passport and the job is Director.
am I eligible for a visa on arrival?
Hi Ahmad, Director profession should be eligible. However please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm, as previously there were some restrictions on Syrian citizens.
Dear Sir/Madam
My Profession is a General Manager which is not in the list , But i Have sent mail to Hukoomi They said Your Eligible to get visa on Arrival.
Is that confirm Information?
Thanks
Hi Ali, There may be some difference in the published list and MOI’s internal list. As GM is a management level profession and Hukoomi helpline has confirmed it, we think you would be eligible. You can also check with your airline in advance and show them the email from Hukoomi.
Hi,
Planning to visit Qatar (by land) with my own private vehicle from Bahrain. My profession is as per the list. I understood I need to obtain health insurance thru companies listed in MOPH and vehicle insurance thru QUB. Question is Do I still need to get hotel booking thru Discover Qatar ?
Hi Abul Rusafeed, If you are eligible for GCC Resident Visa on arrival (profession is on the list), regular hotel booking is enough.
Dear sir Madam
I Have Sent Mail to Hukoomi To know about Visa on Arrival They said iam Eligible and can get visa on Arrival.
is that confirm information?
Hi Ali, Keep a printout of the email from Hukoomi helpline. What is your profession?
My Profession is General Manager which is not in the list, but they said your Eligible for visa
Their mail is
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting us on Hukoomi,
As per your request and the information that provided by your kind side, please note that you are eligible for visa on arrival for 30 days It can be extended for up to four months under the following conditions.
1- A passport valid for a period of no less than 6 months.
2- A residence permit valid for a period of no less than 6 months.
3- must come from the country of residence in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
4- Reservation of my tourist hotel during the stay Or provide a clear address in the country.
5- Confirmed return ticket.
6- The companions of GCC residents who have a profession are allowed to come, but should be under their personnel sponsorship
7- Health insurance must be valid for the duration of the fan’s stay in the State of Qatar
We are always happy to serve you, Thank you for contacting us
Best Regards,
Hi Ali, There may be some difference in the published list and MOI’s internal list. As GM is a management level profession and Hukoomi helpline has confirmed it, we think you would be eligible. You can also check with your airline in advance and show them the email from Hukoomi.
Can you please share a list of VOA countries that the indian residents with valid Qatar RP
For the case of Showing Indian Passport with Discovery Qatar booking , It is fine if they give visa for 7-14 days . Also when i checked with Hukoomi , they said VOA is applicable at airports only . Also the profession included is Information System Expert , where as in GCC ID it is Information System Auditor , Actually both means the same , but still when checked from Hukoomi they said not eligble.
Requesting reconfirmation for the same if VOA is given at the Land border entry points. Trave Oman- Saudi – Qatar with Oman Car number plate
Hi Zakir, Regarding VOA for Indians, you should double check with Hukoomi as we are not sure if they changed the policy. Earlier it was available at land border also.
As checked with hukoomi , below is the reply given:
On 18 Mar 2023, at 6:22 PM, Hukoomi wrote:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting us on Hukoomi,
Kindly note that you cant obtain this type of visa at the border hence its only available with the airport immigration , beside the validity of this visa will be depending on the hotel reservation without exceeding 30 days.
We are always happy to serve you, Thank you for contacting us
Requesting to recheck directly with Land Border Contact person and confirm once again if it is allowed for Indian GCC residents to come via land border with VOA option
Hi Zakir, Thanks for the update. In that case, land border may not be an option for regular visa on arrival. You should consider flight or Hayya visa (if that is an option).
Its not right, that company partner, manager, sales manager professions are not on the list. I was turned back at sharjah airport.
Hi Doha Guide Team,
Just sharing my experience and for your information, update in this contents.
I just entered Doha last night using Visa on Arrival, I’m a resident and currently working as Nurse in KSA, A Filipino national.
Few documents they have asked for me to present in the immigration are as follows:
1. Valid KSA Resident ID valid at least 6 Months
2. Valid Passport valid at least 6 Months
3. Travel Insurance
4. Confirmed Hotel Booking
5. Debit or Credit Card for Visa Payment (100QAR I have paid for Visa on Arrival)
Keep up doing this contents to help others who can’t get enough answer from the Government Hotline.
Wishing you success.
Hi Sheena, Thank you very much. This would be great help for others. We have added your comment as a screenshot to the article. Could you tell us if you came through airport or land border? If air, which airways did you use?
Hi DG Team,
I came in HIA thru Flynas Airlines. At first, they hold me for few minutes in the Jeddah while checking in Flynas Airlines. While waiting they contacted some personnel in Qatar thru mail and after sometimes they let me board the plane.
I was asked if I have Hayya Card and I informed them I don’t have it and will use only the “Visa on Arrival” thru GCC Resident privilege.
It would help if you send email provided in this forum [email protected] and wait for their response (In my case they replied on the same day) they get the screenshot and later show to airline personnel that you got confirmation.
To add in above, I have asked in mail below:
1. Ask if your profession is eligible for visa on arrival
2. Ask what are the other requirements for visa on arrival
3. How much you will pay for visa on arrival
Tips: Include in your mail your current profession, available documents with you and purpose of travel to Qatar
Would love to help others, as i have experience the same sentiments.
Thanks Sheena!
My family is resident in saudi and im an accountant in qatar, can my family get on arrival visa in qatar? Do they still need a hotel booking? Do they need to book through discover qatar or any hotel booking would do?
Hi, If your family member is working in an eligible profession listed above, they can get GCC Resident Visa On Arrival. In this case regular hotel booking is enough.
If the profession is not eligible or is a housewife, they can get regular Visa On Arrival. For regular Visa On Arrival, hotel booking should be through Discover Qatar (if nationality is Indian, Pakistan, Iran etc.)
I am working in Saudi as a marketing manager.can I get on arrival visa to Qater
Hi Mizanur, Please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm your profession’s eligibility. We cannot confirm as the exact title is not on the new list.
Hi there
I am a supervisor in bahrain, can my family get on arrival visa in qatar?
Hi, Please call the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 to confirm your profession’s eligibility. We cannot confirm as the Supervisor title is not on the new list.
Hi, First of all thanks for sharing this valuable information. It is amazing.
I am indian & have abudhabi visa but staying in Dubai. Profession is engineer in EID. All family members have UAE residency valid for more than a year.
I want to make hotel booking with free cancellation through websites lije agoda or booking.com and will cancel once reach there. Is that ok or mandatory with discover qatar website only?
Can i travel with my family from UAE using my car and get GCC resident visa on arrival at qatar by road?
Or it is mandatory to travel by air?
What is the maximum age for daughter to get dependent tourist visa at qatar?
Any specific insurance required for car to drive in qatar? I have valid qatar driving license.
Hi Gen, Thanks for your kind words. If your profession is Engineer, you will be eligible for GCC Residents Visa on Arrival. In that case you can book hotel through any website. DQ booking is needed only if you are using regular visa on arrival as Indian citizen.
You can travel by car and get GCC Residents Visit Visa. There is no age specified for daughter as long as she is under your sponsorship. You can get car insurance in advance or at the border (here are the details). Health insurance is required for everyone. Note that you will also need require Saudi Visa and Saudi car insurance to cross the border.
Being an Indian Citizen coming from Oman-Saudi-Doha , How and who decides to get regular Visa or GCC Visa ? Is this asked at the border if we need VOA or GCC visa? If incase GCC visa , then can we come through regular hotel bookings from agoda/booking etc ? Since stay will be with relatives in Qatar. Also even if the profession is listed , is it mandary for 100 QAR GCC visa type only ? Or we are given choice to choose from VOA or GCC Visa
Also if incase for VOA Indian Passport , is discover qatar hotel really mandatory? If incase mandatory , can we book for min 2 n and stay elsewhere for few weeks and return back ? Wil there be questions at border exit points , if stayed elsewhere ?
Requesting to answer please , Planning for Road trip during upcoming Eid from Oman
Hi Zakir, (1) If profession is eligible, you can get GCC Resident Visa. Fee is QR 100. Hotel booking can be through any website. You can cancel later.
(2) If profession is not eligible, you should get regular Vis On Arrival. It is free, but Discover Qatar hotel booking is compulsory for Indians. You need minimum 2 days booking. The rule is that you should have full duration booking, but people have come with two day booking also. This is fine for road trip as you don’t have to show return flight ticket. Note that such visa will be issued for 7 or 14 days only.
(3) If you show Indian passport and DQ hotel booking, they will automatically issue regular visa on arrival. There will be no fee.
(4) If you show your GCC ID, they will check profession and decide if you are eligible for GCC Visa on Arrival. In that case you will be asked to pay fee.
(5) Note that health insurance is compulsory in either case.
Dear Sir,
Thanks for providing very clear details. It helps a lot as i was struggling to get such answer before from various sources since 6months. You replied ultrafast with accurate answer.
To cross saudi by road, which type of visa I shall get from saudi embassy? Is it available online?
Do I need one visa twice to go saudi and again one more while return from qatar to UAE?
How much it costs for Saudi visa and car insurance to travel by road at saudi while drive from UAE?
If there is any link can you please share?
As family member profession is house wife and student in EId will they also get gcc resident visa in qatar if they come with me in same car?
Hi am an Indian with residency Visa of UAE as Electrical Engineers written on my Emirates ID. Please confirm if the entry to Qatar can be through visa on arrival and will require a Hotel booking or not.
As per the information seeked here, it seems for me and my family with kids to visit my Brother & family in Qatar, we need to have a Hotel booking. Which really doesnt make a sense. To stay in hotel while by Bro family has got already a home in Qatar to stay.
Can someone confirm is there any provision without a hotel stay booking in this case
Hi AS, (1) If you are coming using GCC Residents Visit Visa, a regular hotel booking is enough and it can be cancelled upon arrival. However you need to confirm your profession is eligible. You can contact the Qatar Government Helpline at +974-44069999 or [email protected].
(2) If you are coming using normal Visa On Arrival as an Indian resident, you will need Discover Qatar hotel booking which cannot be cancelle after after (even if staying with relatives).