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Qatar visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Qatar visa?
Visa-free entry (formerly visa on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by the Ministry of Interior at entry for each nationality; Qatar's visa-free visitors stay for varying periods depending on the passport.
- Processing time
- Decided at passport control on arrival.
Qatar’s official site for the tourist visa is visitqatar.com. Processing time, as Qatar states it: Decided at passport control on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by the Ministry of Interior at entry for each nationality; Qatar's visa-free visitors stay for varying periods depending on the passport.
Qatari citizens travelling to New Zealand
QatarNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Qatar
Travel advice for Qatar
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from New Zealand to Qatar, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Qatar at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Qatar (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Qatar (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Qatar
New Zealand citizens may stay in Qatar for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Qatar.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand citizens receive the visa for Qatar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Qatari citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Qatar?
New Zealand citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Qatar?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Qatar for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Qatar visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need a visa on arrival in Qatar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.