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Qatar visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at qatarembassy.info
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.
- Processing time
- Decided at passport control on arrival.
Qatar’s official site for the tourist visa is 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 the United Kingdom
QatarUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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.
British 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Qatar
British citizens may stay in Qatar for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Qatar.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Qatar?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Qatar?
British citizens can stay in Qatar for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter Qatar visa-free?
No; British citizens need a visa on arrival in Qatar.
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.