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India visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassyqatar.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Qatar
- Embassy of India in Doha
Villa Nos. 86 and 90, Street No.941, Al Eithra Street, Zone- 63, Onaiza, Doha, Qatar, Doha
Today · Closed
India has 1 mission in Qatar, with its embassy in Doha.
Indian citizens travelling to Qatar
IndiaQatar Visa on arrival Qatar visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in India
Qatari citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Qatari citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Qatari citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
China and Pakistan admit Qatari citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Qatar
Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for India?
Qatari citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in India?
Qatari citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Qatar?
The Indian embassy in Qatar is in Doha.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Qatari citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.