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Qatar visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ankara.embassy.qa
Which Qatar visa?
Visa-free entry (formerly visa on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by the Ministry of Interior at entry for each nationality; Qatar's visa-free visitors stay for varying periods depending on the passport.
- Fee
- QAR 0
- Processing time
- Decided at passport control on arrival.
- Student visa Validity: Qatar University residence permits are normally issued for one year and renewed.
- Work visa Validity: Residence permits are renewed for one to three years at a time.
- Skilled worker visa Validity: Long-term residency with a renewal option; Invest Qatar does not publish a fixed term.
- Family reunification visa Validity: Linked to the sponsor's residence; renewed for one to three years.
Qatar’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through visitqatar.com. Processing time, as Qatar states it: Decided at passport control on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by the Ministry of Interior at entry for each nationality; Qatar's visa-free visitors stay for varying periods depending on the passport.
Qatari citizens travelling to Turkey
QatarTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Qatar
Travel advice for Qatar
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to Qatar can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Qatar at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Qatar (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Qatar (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Qatar
Turkish citizens may stay in Qatar for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Qatar.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish citizens receive the visa for Qatar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Qatari citizens travelling to Turkey
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Qatar?
Turkish citizens can stay in Qatar for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Qatar tourist visa cost?
Qatar’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Turkish citizens enter Qatar visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in Qatar.
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.