Visas to Countries around Qatar

Visa Information

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Visa requirements can change rapidly, and we advise you to check details with the relevant countries embassy.

UAE Bahrain Oman Saudi Arabia

Note: See our separate page for details of Qatar Visas.

Visa Services

You can obtain a visa for most countries though our partner website VisaHQ.

UAE (includes Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi)

Also see: Dubai Hotel Guide

Nationals of GCC countries do not require a visa to enter the UAE.

Nationals from the following countries may obtain a visa on entry for up to thirty days:

UK(with the right of abode in UK), France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and holders of Hong Kong SAR passports.

If you do not fall into one of these categories you will need a sponsor who will normally apply on your behalf. Sponsors can include hotels and tourist companies and friends and relatives resident in the country.

A Visa Application Form can be downloaded from UAE interact here.

The Dubai government provides more information here: UAE visas.

Alternatively, apply online for a visa with VisaHQ.

Bahrain

Also see: Bahrain Hotel Guide

Nationals of GCC countries and British passport holders (with at least 6 months validity on their passports) do not require visas. Other travellers continuing their journey within 72 hours (and holding ongoing tickets, visas etc) also do not require visas.

Citizens of America, Australia, Canada, the European Community, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand and residents of GCC countries (for at least 6 months) can get visa on arrival. A two week visa costs BD5.000.

For more information on the different types of visas available visit http://www.bahraintourism.com/visa.htm

You can check your eligibility and apply online for an e-visa at Bahrain’s official e-visa site.

Alternatively, apply online for a visa with VisaHQ.

Oman

Visitors to Qatar can get a joint Qatar-Oman visa. According to the Qatar e-government, this is valid for 21 days but some visitors have been granted visas for one month. Visitors have come to Qatar first. See Qatar E-government for more details on Qatar-Oman visa.

A single entry visit visa costing OMR 6 can be obtained upon arrival for those on this list of nationalities. The visa is valid for one month, and traveler’s passports must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. The visa can be renewed for a further month.

Visitors can also get a multiple entry permit which is valid for one year. Visits using this visa can not extend longer than three weeks and there should be at least three weeks between visits.

Full details of visas are available from the Royal Oman Police website (look to the bar to the right for navigation.)

Alternatively, apply online for a visa with VisaHQ.

Saudi Arabia

Note that the contradicting visa information regarding Saudi Arabia is offered by different sources. The information here has been taken from the Saudi Arabian embassy in America – but check before coming.

Visas are not available to residents of Israel, or to those who have visited Israel.

GCC nationals can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.

Tourist visas, formerly unavailable, can now sometimes be obtained as part of a guided tour.

Travellers transiting for less than 18 hours do not require a visa. Passengers spending longer will require a visa. Details are provided here on the Saudi Arabian Embassies Transit Visa page.

Hajj visas are issued by Saudi Embassies in conjunction with local mosques.

Details of other visas available can be found on the Visa page of the Saudi Arabian Embassy to the USA. http://www.saudiembassy.net/Travel/VisaReq.asp

Alternatively, apply for a visa online with VisaHQ.