India passport → Qatar
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Indian passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for up to 30 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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
- 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 Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Indian passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Qatar?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Qatar?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 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.