Qatar Hayya 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

No standalone Qatar 'eTA' found; Hayya is the e-visa platform

Type: e-visa (platform) · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itNot separately checked

Non-waiver nationalities; UK gets tourist visa on arrival (FCDO)

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

GCC nationals; UK British citizens get VoA for tourism

FeeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Approx. USD

Not confirmed, check the official site

ValidityNot separately checked

Not confirmed, check the official site

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

30 days (extendable) for UK

Processing timeNot separately checked

Not confirmed, check the official site

When to applyNot separately checked

before travel if needed

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Depends / check
• United Kingdom: Not needed
• EU country: Depends / check
• Canada: Depends / check
• Australia: Depends / check

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://www.hayya.qa/

UK FCDO travel advice (official UK govt, British-citizen view): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/entry-requirements

What the sources say

• gcchttps://www.hayya.qa/

  All GCC nationals are welcome to visit Qatar without a visa.

• ukhttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/entry-requirements

  You can get a tourist visa on arrival if you're travelling on a full British Citizen passport. ... If you need to stay longer than 30 days, you must extend

• insurancehttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/entry-requirements

  If you're staying in Qatar for more than 30 days, you must buy health insurance from a registered Ministry of Public Health ( MOPH) insurance provider ... 50 Qatari riyals per person, per month.

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.