Qatar
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United States visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at qa.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Qatar
- Embassy of the United States in Doha
22 فبراير, Doha
US visas issued to citizens of Qatar
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,219 | 1,898 |
| Student (F, M) | 222 | 152 |
| Exchange (J) | 38 | 24 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 19 | 4 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 37 | 20 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,434 | 1,251 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7,970 | 3,349 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 4.7% | 9.7% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,349 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Qatar, the 119th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 57%, diplomatic and official visas 37% and student visas 5%. That is 58% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (7,970).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Qatar received 945, 33% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 9.7% for citizens of Qatar in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 4.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Qatar anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Qatar.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Qatar
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in the United States
Qatari citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Qatari citizens apply
Qatari citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Qatari citizens
Mexico requires Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Qatar
US 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 the United States?
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in the United States?
Qatari citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Qatar?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Qatari citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.