Mauritius passport → Qatar

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Visa on arrival30 days

Mauritian 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

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Infrastructure in the Umm Al Houl industrial area in Al Wakrah municipality, Qatar.

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Qatar for other passports

MauritiusVisa 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 Mauritian passport holders

CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival90 days
IsraeleTA90 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Mauritian 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 Mauritian 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 Mauritian citizens visit without a visa?

124 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritius passport ranks #31 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens (edited 30 Jun 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.