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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do India citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Visa on arrival

India citizens can get a visa on arrival for Qatar — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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India vs Qatar: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Qatar

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #95 · mobility 117.9
18

countries both India and Qatar can enter visa-free together

India + Qatar: passport compatibility

60%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where India and Qatar travel together — by entry type:

18 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
57 both need a visa
78 access differs

Where India and Qatar can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (18)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
El Salvador 180 days #75
Haiti 90 days #175
Iran 15 days #190
Kazakhstan 14 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Thailand 60 days #110
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Qatar: good to know

Doha

Capital

Qatari Riyal (QAR)

Currency

Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+974

Calling code

Where else India goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Qatar

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do India citizens need a visa for Qatar?
India citizens can get a visa on arrival for Qatar — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — India or Qatar?
The Qatar passport is stronger: 70 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: India #137, Qatar #95.
Where can India and Qatar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 18 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Qatar?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between India and Qatar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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