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Italy visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambdoha.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Qatar
- Embassy of Italy in Doha
Alfardan Office Tower, 23rd floor, 61 Al Funduq Street, West Bay, Doha, Qatar, Doha
Italy has 1 mission in Qatar, with its embassy in Doha.
Italy: visa decisions in Qatar
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,712 | 7,036 | 673 | 8.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 6,525 | 5,700 | 825 | 12.6% | 68.9% |
| 2025 | 6,688 | 5,906 | 782 | 11.7% | 69.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Qatar (Doha) received 6,688 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,906. The refusal rate was 11.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (12.6%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (6,525 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.1% of the applications lodged in Qatar that year, from 7.2% at the consulates of Switzerland to 56.6% at those of Bulgaria. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Qatar.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Qatar, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Qatar
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Qatari citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in Italy
How long Qatari citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Qatari citizens apply
In Qatar, applications go to the Italian embassy in Doha, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Qatari citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Qatar
Italian 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 Italy?
Qatari citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Qatar?
The Italian embassy in Qatar is in Doha.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Qatari citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.