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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Qatar citizens need a visa for Canada?

e-Visa / ETA

Qatar citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Canada — applied for online before departure.

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Qatar vs Canada: passport comparison

Qatar

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #95 · mobility 117.9

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2
55

countries both Qatar and Canada can enter visa-free together

Qatar + Canada: passport compatibility

57%

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

Where Qatar and Canada travel together — by entry type:

55 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
85 access differs

Where Qatar and Canada 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.

Canada: how many Qatar applications are not approved

IRCC publishes how many applications were processed and how many approved. The gap covers refusals and withdrawals together — Canada does not report refusals separately.

18.2%
of applications from Qatar citizens were not approved in 2025
-16.0 pp below the all-country median (34.2%) — approved more often
+5.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 12.4%, now 18.2%
550applications processed in the year
450of them approved
#106strictest of 133 countries

Two caveats without which the figure misleads. First, it covers all temporary residents — visits, study and work together — whereas for the US we show B-1/B-2 visas and for the UK visitor visas. Second, IRCC does not break out refusals, so the gap between processed and approved also includes withdrawn applications. This rate is not comparable with the US or UK figures. Source: IRCC open data  ·  methodology →

How the entry rule changed: Qatar → Canada

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

eased
Before
visa required
July 2024
Now
ETA
June 2026
1
passports for which Canada changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Canada: good to know

Ottawa

Capital

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Qatar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Canada

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Qatar citizens need a visa for Canada?
Qatar citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Canada — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Qatar or Canada?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 70. Global rank: Qatar #95, Canada #32.
Where can Qatar and Canada citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 55 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Canada?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Qatar and Canada?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Qatar passport ranking

Where else the Qatar passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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