QatarIreland

Ireland visa for Qatari citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Qatari citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Qatar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Doha are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (298 km from Doha), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (499 km) and Amman, Jordan (1,698 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Qatar is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Qatar

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Qatari citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Qatari citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Qatari citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Qatar. Qatari citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Qatar from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Irish citizens travelling to Qatar

Irish 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 Ireland?

Ireland requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Qatar?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Qatar. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 298 km from Doha.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Irish citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Qatari citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Qatari citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

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.