Eritrea passport → Qatar
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Qatar?
eVisa (apply online)
Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Qatar at a glance
- Capital
- Doha
- Currency
- Qatari riyal (QAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +974
- Region
- Western Asia
QA25.5°N · 51.3°EPhoto: Rai Lelan @ YouTube · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsQatar for other passports
- EritreaeVisa
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Eritrean passport holders
PalestineVisa-free
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
Common questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Qatar?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Qatar?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens (edited 6 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Qatar before you travel.