Italy passport → Qatar
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Italian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
- ItalyVisa on arrival30 days
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 Italian passport holders
Common questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Italian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Qatar?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Italian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Italy passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Italian citizens (edited 12 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.