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Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Passport India
Destination Qatar

India passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What India passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

India is one of 92 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Qatar. See the full Qatar visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for India passport holders

Qatar is one of 28 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the India passport, which ranks #69 worldwide with a mobility score of 58. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 18 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Bhutan Visa-free 14 days
Iran Visa-free 15 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 14 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free –
Nepal Visa-free –
Palestine Visa-free –
Thailand Visa-free 60 days
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Indonesia Visa on arrival –
Jordan Visa on arrival –
Laos Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the India passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

India passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Qatar citizens need a visa for India?

Qatar passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to India.

Qatar visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Qatar before you book.