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Qatar · Visit (no work)

Business Visa

Processing
A few days to 2 weeks
Cost
From QAR 100
Validity
Typically 30 days

Short-term visa for meetings, conferences, and negotiations with Qatari entities, applied for via the Hayya platform. Does not permit employment.

Requirements

  • Invitation letter from a Qatar-registered company
  • Applicant’s employer letter confirming role and purpose
  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Return ticket and accommodation details

Restrictions

  • Employment and productive work require a work residence permit

Time and cost

Processing time
A few days to 2 weeks via Hayya
Validity
Typically 30 days, with 90-day versions for priority projects (the old 72-hour business visa is suspended)
Cost

From QAR 100

Required

  • About QAR 100 to QAR 400 visa fee (depending on duration and type)

Documents

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity

  • Invitation letter

    From the Qatari host company

  • Host company documents

    Commercial registration / company ID copy

  • Proof of profession

    Employer letter or professional documents

  • Round-trip booking

    Confirmed flights

Tips

  • Many business travelers from waiver countries simply enter visa-free for meetings; use the business visa when the host must formally sponsor the trip
  • Apply through the official Hayya portal
  • Extensions are possible but plan around the granted duration