Visit Visa To Qatar By Hayya Platform in 2023. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM has made Qatar a highly-visited destination in recent years. Qatar welcomes people of different nationalities under different visa categories. The following is a breakdown of how you can apply for a visit visa to Qatar in 2023.

Qatar Visa on arrival

Qatar allows citizens of 95 countries to enter the country with a visa on arrival, which varies by visa waiver period and permitted stay. The Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa permits entry into the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman for a 30-day period, which can be extended for an additional 30 days for a fee. Get Complete Guide About Qatar Visa.

The following conditions must be met in order to qualify for a visa on arrival:

• Passports must be valid for at least six months
• A confirmed return ticket is required.
• There must be a hotel reservation for the entire stay period. A Discover Qatar booking is mandatory for nationals of Pakistan, India, Iran, Thailand, and Ukraine. The hotel bookings of other nationalities will suffice.
• The immigration counter may ask for proof of sufficient funds (QAR 5,000) with an international debit or credit card for some nationalities (India, Pakistan, etc.)
• A visitor must have a mandatory health insurance policy (local or international) through an insurance company approved by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

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Other Categories of Hayya Visas 

The Hayya portal has been relaunched since the Qatar World Cup and is now a unified platform for visitors to apply for visas. Tourists (A1), GCC residents of all professions (A2), companions of GCC residents (A4), and international visitors with UK, Canada, USA, Schengen, and New Zealand visas/residency (A3) are now eligible to apply for a visa to Qatar.

The Hayya portal makes it easy to apply for all of these visas by selecting the appropriate visa category. Fill out the required details, scan the required documents, and provide proof of accommodation. The accommodation can be either a hotel or a host (friends or family in Qatar). In the latter case, the host has to apply for the visa on your behalf.

• Make sure to pay a visa fee of QAR 100 (if applicable) per applicant and proceed with the application.
• You will receive the Hayya Entry Permit via email once the application has been processed and approved.
• The conditions for all visa categories are the same, except for a few exceptions. Before submitting an application, all categories must show proof of accommodation and pay the applicable visa fee.

Minimum Requirements To Enter the State of Qatar With Hayya

• Minimum 3 months validity on passport upon arrival in Qatar
• (Address of host family or friend in Qatar or Discover Qatar hotel booking)
• Flight ticket for return
• Hayya Entry Visa

Tourist visa (A1)

All nationalities are eligible to apply for a tourist visa (A1) category even if they are not eligible for a visa on arrival. The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and is intended for general travel and tourism purposes. Provide proof of accommodation (either accommodation provided by family and friends (host family in Qatar) or booking from Discover Qatar). The visa fee is QAR 100, and tourists can stay for 30 days after receiving their visa.

Eligibility: Open to all nationalities

Requirements: Proof of accommodation (host family in Qatar or Discover Qatar booking)

Visa fee: QAR 100

Permit validity: 30 days from issue

Duration of stay: 30 days from arrival

GCC Residents (A2) Visa 

The A2 category is open to GCC residents, who must provide proof of accommodation as well as a copy of their residency ID that is valid for at least three months after arrival in Qatar.

Eligibility: All GCC residents

Requirements: Residency permit (valid for at least 3 months from arrival date) and proof of accommodation (host family in Qatar or booking through Discover Qatar).

Visa fee: QAR 100

Duration of stay: 30 days after arrival

Visa with ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) (A3)

Residents or visa holders of the USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or Schengen fall into this category. There must be a valid visa or residency in these places. They must also show a return flight ticket and have mandatory health insurance for the duration of their stay.

Eligibility: USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or Schengen residents

Requirements: Valid 3-month visa or residency document, proof of accommodation (host family in Qatar or Discover Qatar booking), return flight ticket, and health insurance.

Visa fee: QAR 100

Duration of stay: 30 days from arrival

Companions of GCC Residents (A4)

GCC residents’ companions are charged a visa fee of QAR 100 when traveling with their sponsors. Additionally, they must present a ticket for their return flight.

Requirements: The companion must travel with the sponsor, no accommodation must be booked in advance.

Visa fee: QAR 100

Hayya with Me (1+3) visa feature

Hayya with Me is available only to international Hayya card holders who can invite up to three family members or friends. Each international fan can access the three Voucher Codes provided under the ‘Hayya with Me’ feature on their profile by logging into the Hayya portal. Voucher Codes can be shared with friends and family who wish to visit Qatar, and they can be used regardless of whether the person inviting is present. (1+3) Hayya with Me visas are multiple-entry visas, and all Hayya cardholders must meet the same requirements as visitors.

The Hayya Entry Permit is sent to the applicant’s email ID once the application has been submitted and approved. Qatar will accept this permit as your visa.

Eligibility: Those who are friends or family of international Hayya holders in 2022

Requirements: Proof of accommodation (host family in Qatar or Discover Qatar booking)

Visa fee: No payment is required.

Visa validity: Multiple entries are allowed until January 10, 2023

Duration of stay: Until January 23, 2024

Extended visa for Hayya Card holders

Hayya Card holders who visited Qatar during the World Cup are now welcome to return until January 24, 2024. As of the above-mentioned date, Hayya cards, which served as visas for international fans and organizers, will still be valid.

Abu-Samra border pre-registration

Those who wish to arrive in Qatar by road will enter through the Abu Samra border checkpoint and must pre-register for a hassle-free journey. Select Abu Samra border pre-registration in the Hayya Portal. Input the registration details of the registered vehicle, the trip details (roundabout or one-way), and the details of the traveler(s).

The Hayya Entry Permit will be emailed to you or available on your mobile phone once the application is approved.