You need a visa for Qatar if you have an Egyptian passport

These visas exist for Qatar, but they cannot be applied for online with Egyptian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Yes. Egyptian citizens need a visa for Qatar. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Egyptian passport, travelling to Qatar — so you do not have to repeat it.

What Qatar may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Recent passport photo with white background
Hotel booking or sponsor invitation letter
Confirmed return or onward flight tickets
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Egyptian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Egyptian passport holders entering Qatar as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Qatar
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Qatar.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Qatar; -Foreign nationals residing in Qatar.
Visit Qatar Last checked 2026-08-10
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Qatar. The traveler's passport with a Haaya eVisa must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Qatar
Qatar Tourism Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Qatar
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Qatar.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Qatar.
Last checked 2026-08-10
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Qatar if they stay within the airport transit area. Travelers who leave the airport for more than 5 hours must apply for a transit visa on arrival to Qatar.
- The maximum length of stay in Qatar with a transit visa is 96 hours. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Qatar.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Recommended
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers are required to have health insurance when traveling to Qatar. The mandatory visitor health insurance premium is QAR 50 per month. The insurance must cover emergency and accident healthcare services for at least QAR 150,000 and be valid for the duration of the stay. The insurance must be purchased from insurance providers authorized or approved by the Qatari government.
Qatar Tourism Last checked 2026-08-10

A look at Qatar

Museum of Islamic Art — Doha's architectural masterpiece housing priceless collections
Souq Waqif — Doha's restored traditional marketplace with authentic Arabian atmosphere
Lusail Stadium — The stunning venue that hosted the 2022 World Cup Final
Hamad International Airport — One of the world's most awarded airports