Pakistan passport → Qatar

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Qatar?

eVisa (apply online)

Pakistani passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: portal.moi.gov.qa

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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Qatar at a glance

Capital: Doha
Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +974
Region: Western Asia

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Qatar 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 Pakistani passport holders

BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
CyprusVisa required

Common questions

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Pakistani passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Pakistani citizens stay in Qatar?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Pakistani citizens get a visa on arrival in Qatar?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Pakistani citizens visit without a visa?

29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Pakistan passport ranks #91 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.