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Visa requirements · updated Jul 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.

Both visa-free (55)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Angola 30 days #168
Argentina 90 days #44
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 180 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Georgia 360 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 30 days #51
Japan 30 days #24
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
South Korea 90 days #20
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 10 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

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 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Qatar passport ranking

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