Transferring to your connecting flight is a breeze at Hamad International Airport (HIA). As you exit your aircraft, head directly to our Transfer halls conveniently located at concourses A, B, C, and D.
HIA is an integrated facility, offering passengers the seamless experience of arriving, transferring, and departing within the same terminal building. No need to worry about navigating through different terminals or long transfer times – just follow the signs, ask at an information desk, or use our airport map to easily find your way.
Planning to explore Qatar during an extended stopover? Available transfer desks can also assist you with exiting the airport to visit Qatar before boarding your onward flight. However, you are advised to confirm visa and immigration requirements beforehand to avoid any disappointment or delays. Please note that if you’re staying within the airport, there’s no need to acquire a transit visa.
Doha Transit Visa Regulation
Travelers from across the globe can easily enter Qatar through either obtaining a visa on arrival or completing straightforward online applications, depending on their passport.
Visa Waiver Policy
Citizens of qualifying countries can effortlessly enter Qatar without prior visa arrangements and obtain a visa waiver upon arrival. All they need is a valid passport with a minimum validity of three months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.
For citizens of certain countries/regions listed below, the waiver remains valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, allowing a stay of up to 30 days in Qatar:
Andorra, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Georgia, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Macao, Macedonia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, and Venezuela.
For citizens of other countries/regions listed below, the waiver is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance, permitting a stay of up to 90 days in Qatar during either a single trip or multiple trips:
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Visa On Arrival Eligibility
Upon arrival, travelers can obtain the Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa, which is valid for 30 days for both the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. This visa allows for multiple entries into both countries and can be extended for an additional 30 days for a fee. Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the joint visa:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City
Visa on Arrival – Mandatory Hotel Booking Requirement
As per the regulations of the Ministry of Interior in Qatar, travelers from India, Iran, Pakistan and Thailand are now required to have pre-booked accommodation registered through the Discover Qatar website before their arrival.
Transit Visa for Qatar
Passengers flying with Qatar Airways and transiting through Hamad International Airport for at least 5 hours can avail themselves of the Qatar Transit Visa. This visa is free of charge, grants a validity of up to 96 hours (four days), and is available to passengers of all nationalities**.
**Approval and issuance of all visas are subject to the sole discretion of Qatar’s Ministry of Interior.
