South Korea passport → Qatar

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Visa-free entry90 days

South Korean passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

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.

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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

South KoreaVisa-free90 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 South Korean passport holders

ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free30 days
CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Qatar?

South Korean passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in Qatar?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Qatar?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (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.