Qatar
Canada
Canada visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Qatar
- Embassy of Canada in Doha
Tornado Tower, 30th Floor, Corner of Majlis Al Taawon Street and Al Funduq Street, Doha
Canadian citizens travelling to Qatar
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Qatar to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in Canada
Qatari citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Qatari citizens apply
Qatari citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to Qatar
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Canada?
Qatari citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Canada?
Qatari citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Qatari citizens need an ETA for Canada.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.