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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Qatar?

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

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Sri Lanka vs Qatar: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Qatar

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #95 · mobility 117.9
15

countries both Sri Lanka and Qatar can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Qatar: passport compatibility

61%

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

Where Sri Lanka and Qatar travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
63 both need a visa
77 access differs

Where Sri Lanka 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 (15)

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

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Sri Lanka → Qatar

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

The Sri Lanka → Qatar rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to Qatar
1passports saw Qatar tighten its rules
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

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

Qatar: good to know

Doha

Capital

Qatari Riyal (QAR)

Currency

Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+974

Calling code

Where else Sri Lanka 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Qatar — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Qatar?
The Qatar passport is stronger: 70 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Qatar #95.
Where can Sri Lanka and Qatar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Qatar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sri Lanka passport ranking

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

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