Qatar offers multiple options for obtaining a visa. Travelers from India can generally enter Qatar without a visa for a period of time. However, Indian travelers can now choose from a wide range of visas available for longer stays, and can apply for a visa hassle-free.

The following article details the types of Qatari visas, including the family visit visa, the business visa, the work visa, and the student visa, as well as the documents required for each.

Qatar Visa for Indians Latest News and Updates 2023

The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced that the Hayya card’s validity is extended from 30 January 2023 to January 2024, subject to conditions.

The Hayya Cardholder must present proof of a hotel reservation or other suitable lodging through the online Hayya portal, along with a passport that will remain valid for at least three months after arrival. Moreover, arriving travelers must have a valid return ticket and health insurance while in Qatar.

For Indian citizens, a free visa on arrival in Qatar is available for a maximum stay of 30 days or according to a hotel reservation if the following conditions are met:

• Passport valid for at least six months
• Return tickets confirmed
• Hotel reservations can only be confirmed through the Discover Qatar website (hotel reservations from other websites will not be accepted).

Travel to Qatar will be easier, more efficient, and more convenient with the Hayya Platform, which handles all tourist and business visas, offers seamless e-gate entry at the airport, and offers pre-registration for faster entry at the Abu Samra border.

Do Indian Citizens Need a Visa for Qatar?

No, Qatar does not require a visa for Indian citizens since India is one of the countries eligible for the waiver. Qatar offers visa-free travel to Indian citizens for 30 days, and the waiver can be extended for another 30 days.

If Indian travellers wish to stay in Qatar for more than the period allowed by the visa waiver, they will be required to apply for a Qatari visa.

Types of Qatar Visa for Indians

Qatar family visit visa

The qatar family visit visa allows expatriate residents of Qatar to bring their families to Qatar for a short period of time. The visa is mainly issued to members of the immediate family. However, it can now be issued to other relatives of expatriates as well.

Complete Detail for family visit visa in this article.

https://qatar-visa-status.com/qatar-family-visit-visa/

Documents required

For Wife and Children

If you wish to apply for a family visit visa for your immediate family members (wife and children), you will need the following documents:

• Qatar ID copy for the applicant.
• A copy of the passport of the visitor
• A notarized birth certificate for children and a notarized marriage certificate for the wife are proof that the couple are related.
• Letter from employer stating profession and salary without objection
• work contract
• Company card photocopy
• round-trip flight tickets
• Qatari health insurance is valid

To apply for a family visit visa in Qatar for children and spouses, a salary of QAR 5,000 is required (INR 1,11,914.87).

Newborns must have the following documents:

• The child’s original passport,
• Birth certificate original,
• photos,
• A copy of the applicant’s residence permit and the mother’s visa

For Other Relatives

The family visit visa can be applied for only by married expats in Qatar who wish to sponsor family members living in Qatar. If you are applying for a family visit visa for other relatives, you will need the following documents:

• A copy of the Qatar ID of the applicant.
• Passport copy of the visitor
• Qatar ID copy of wife (if she is a Qatar resident)
• A birth certificate, passport or other proof of relation is required
• Letter from employer stating profession and salary without objection
• photocopy of the Company Card
• round Trip Flight Tickets
• health Insurance valid in Qatar

Family visit visas in Qatar are granted based on the minimum salary requirement of QR 10,000 (INR 2,23,829.74).

Qatar Business Visa

The Business visa to Qatar is available to Indian citizens traveling to Qatar for business purposes. These types of visas are usually arranged by companies or agencies on behalf of applicants. An extension of 60 days can be requested for the visa, which is valid for 30 days.

Complete Detail for business visa in this article.

https://qatar-visa-status.com/qatar-business-visa/

Documents Required

A Qatar Business visa application requires the following additional documents:

• Applicants must submit a Visa application form (Form V1).
• A copy of the Qatari residence permit or ID.
• The letter mentions the business purpose of the company

Qatar Student Visa

Qatar student visas can be obtained by Indian nationals who wish to study at a Qatar university. It is, however, dependent on the applicant’s residence permit and whether the visa will be granted.

Complete Detail for student visa in this article.

https://qatar-visa-status.com/qatar-student-visa/

Documents Required

A Qatar Student visa application requires the following additional documents:

• Visa applicants must complete Form V1 (Visa Application Form).
• The Qatari residence ID or permit.
• An official letter of admission from a recognized university
• The salary certificate of the local sponsor
• Documents necessary for educational purposes.

Qatar Employment Visa

A Qatar Employment visa is available to Indian citizens who wish to work or work for Qatar.  For applicants who have been employed for at least two years, the employer must sponsor the visa.

Documents Required

Additional documents needed for the Qatar Employment visa application include:

• The Visa application form must be filled out by the applicant (Form V1).
• Original and photocopy of the applicant’s Indian passport with a validity of at least six months.
• A copy of the Qatari residence permit or ID.
• The original and a photocopy of the educational qualification documents
• letter from the employer
• The applicant must submit an original and photocopy of the employment contract provided by the firm, company, or organization.

Qatar Visa for Indians General Requirements

• A valid Indian passport for a minimum of six months
• A passport with two copies of the first page
• Two passport-size colored photos of the applicant
• A copy of the hotel reservation or accommodation confirmation
• Please return the confirmed ticket as soon as possible.
• Please provide a scanned copy of the detailed itinerary, which includes the applicant’s name.
• A scanned copy of the applicant’s bank statements for the previous 3 months proving his or her ownership of the account.
• The purpose of the trip, the dates, and the cities of travel must be stated in a handwritten and duly signed cover letter addressed to the Embassy of Qatar. You should also mention where you will be staying.
• If the applicant is a minor, the letter must be signed by his/her guardian.

The type of Qatar visa applied for may require additional documents.

How to Apply for a Qatar Visa for Indians?

• The official Qatar visa website has an online application form that must be filled out.
• The Qatar Visa Application Form can be downloaded and printed. Make sure to personally sign the form.
• You must then submit the form along with the above-mentioned documents at the nearest Qatari Embassy
• Online tracking of the application is available from the Ministry of Interior Qatar’s website once it has been submitted.

Note:

The applicant can collect their passport once the visa process has been completed. Visa approval usually takes around 7-10 working days.