United Arab EmiratesQatar

Qatar visa for Emirati citizens

Visa-free

Qatar admits Emirati citizens without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Qatar

Qatari citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

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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.

Emirati 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Qatar

No maximum stay in Qatar is given in the data for Emirati citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

Qatar’s neighbours for Emirati citizens

Saudi Arabia admits Emirati citizens visa-free.

Qatari citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

Qatari citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Qatar admits Emirati citizens without a visa.

Do Qatari citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Qatari citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.

Can Emirati citizens enter Qatar visa-free?

Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Qatar without a visa.

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.