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Qatar visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Qatar entry visa on arrival (Discover Qatar hotel booking required) or Hayya A1 Entry Visa applied online
- Stay limit
- As stated on your entry visa — check Visit Qatar and Hayya before travel
Visit Qatar's official visa checker places Pakistan in the group that must book a visa-on-arrival hotel on Discover Qatar before travelling; Discover Qatar's approved-hotels page names Pakistan, with India, Thailand and Iran, as passports that need this booking. The entry visa is then issued at the airport. Alternatively, apply in advance for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Pakistani passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival (Visit Qatar rule for visa-on-arrival groups; confirm for your case)
- Confirmed hotel booking made through Discover Qatar (for visa on arrival)
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Enough funds for the stay
- Health insurance is recommended by Visit Qatar for all visitors
- For the Hayya A1 route: passport scan, photo and hotel reservation uploaded online
Visit Qatar notes that all visitors are recommended to hold health insurance covering Qatar's medical facilities, and that Hayya A1 applicants need a hotel reservation during the application.
Checklist source: visitqatar.com
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Processing and appointments
Visit Qatar does not publish a fixed processing time for this route. The official portal sets it, so check the current time there before applying.
Official links
How to apply
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- Eligibility checkVisit Qatar — official visa checkervisitqatar.com
- eVisaHayya — Qatar entry visa platform (A1 Entry Visa)hayya.qa
- GovernmentDiscover Qatar — approved hotels for visa on arrival (linked from Visit Qatar)Book here before travel to use visa on arrivaldiscoverqatar.qa
- GovernmentMinistry of Interior — Qatar Visas portalportal.moi.gov.qa
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Qatar does not publish an official approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis get a Qatar visa on arrival?
Yes, if you book a visa-on-arrival eligible hotel through Discover Qatar before you travel, according to Visit Qatar's official visa checker. Otherwise apply online for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa.
What is Hayya?
Hayya is Qatar's official visitor platform. Pakistani travellers can use it to apply for an A1 Entry Visa in advance instead of collecting the visa at the airport.
How long must my passport be valid for Qatar?
Visit Qatar asks for at least three months' validity from arrival for its visa-on-arrival groups. Check the rule shown for Pakistan before you fly.
What do I need for Qatar visa on arrival as a Pakistani?
Visit Qatar says Pakistanis must book a visa-on-arrival eligible hotel on Discover Qatar before travelling and pay the QAR 100 visa fee at the airport. Carry a passport valid 3+ months, your return ticket and the hotel confirmation. Health insurance is recommended.
How long can Pakistanis stay in Qatar, and can it be extended?
Visit Qatar does not publish one fixed stay for this route; your stay is what is stated on the entry visa issued on arrival or on your Hayya A1 visa. For extensions, ask Qatar's Ministry of Interior (portal.moi.gov.qa) before the visa expires.
Checked against
Official sources
- Visit Qatar — official visa checkerQatar source: visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas
- Hayya — Qatar entry visa platform (A1 Entry Visa)Qatar source: hayya.qa/
- Discover Qatar — approved hotels for visa on arrival (linked from Visit Qatar)Qatar source: www.discoverqatar.qa/mandatory-hotels-for-visa-on-arrival
- Ministry of Interior — Qatar Visas portalQatar source: portal.moi.gov.qa/qatarvisas/
Last checked for Qatar visas on 2 November 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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