Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Nepali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. (Visa on arrival.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can Nepali passport holders stay in Qatar?

Visit Qatar lists this nationality/region in the visa-on-arrival / Discover Qatar hotel requirement surface. It also allows applying online in advance through the relevant Hayya A-category route; confirm the exact category and stay in the live checker.

How much does the Qatar entry cost for Nepali citizens?

The official fee is 100 QAR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Qatar visa for Nepali citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Nepali passport Qatar Visa on arrival

Verified answer

Nepali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar.

Last verified: 29 Jun 2026 (yesterday)

What this means: A visa on arrival is a real visa issued at the border after you land — you still need it, and approval is not guaranteed before you travel.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: Visit Qatar lists this nationality/region in the visa-on-arrival / Discover Qatar hotel requirement surface. It also allows applying online in advance through the relevant Hayya A-category route; confirm the exact category and stay in the live checker.
Official cost: 100 QAR
Before departure: Obtain on arrival
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Obtain on arrival Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Visit Qatar lists this nationality/region in the visa-on-arrival / Discover Qatar hotel requirement surface. It also allows applying online in advance through the relevant Hayya A-category route; confirm the exact category and stay in the live checker.
3 Official fee 100 QAR
4 Passport validity passport valid for at least 3 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Visit Qatar's current checker/help text uses at least 3 months from arrival for several Hayya / visa-on-arrival surfaces; carriers can ask for more. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visit Qatar says Qatar Airways passengers transiting at least 6 hours and not eligible for visa-free entry may apply for a transit visa at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk; entering Qatar otherwise follows the normal visa-free, visa-on-arrival or Hayya route. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 29 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Nepali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. Checked 29 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Visit Qatar says selected travellers pay QAR 100 for visa on arrival or Hayya tourist visa processing; accommodation and health insurance are separate.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 3 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Visit Qatar's current checker/help text uses at least 3 months from arrival for several Hayya / visa-on-arrival surfaces; carriers can ask for more.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visit Qatar says Qatar Airways passengers transiting at least 6 hours and not eligible for visa-free entry may apply for a transit visa at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk; entering Qatar otherwise follows the normal visa-free, visa-on-arrival or Hayya route.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Nepali ordinary passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival
Visa-on-arrival eligible hotel stay booked through Discover Qatar before travel
QAR 100 visa fee at the airport, unless using an approved Hayya route in advance
Return/onward ticket
Valid health insurance covering Qatar if required

Why this verdict

Nepali citizens are encoded from Qatar MOI free tourist visa lists and the current Visit Qatar visa/Hayya checker surface for ordinary short visitor travel. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, short tourism/visitor travel only. Work, residence, study, family sponsorship, diplomatic/service passports, overland handling, airline checks, health-insurance rules, Discover Qatar hotel requirements, Hayya category selection and Qatari border discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on Visit Qatar, Hayya or Qatar MOI before booking.

Conditional rules

No Discover Qatar booking eVisa

Visit Qatar says travellers in the mandated-hotel surface should book eligible Discover Qatar accommodation before travel or apply online in advance through Hayya.
Mandatory health insurance handling Conditional

Visit Qatar recommends all travellers hold health insurance covering Qatar and says travellers without insurance may purchase it on arrival; carriers or border checks can still require proof.
Longer stay, work, residence or sponsorship Visa required

Tourist visa-free, visa-on-arrival and Hayya A-category routes do not cover work, residence, study, sponsorship or longer-stay purposes.
Airline, Hayya or border discretion Conditional

The Visit Qatar page is a live checker surface; exact Hayya category, hotel, insurance and border handling should be confirmed for the itinerary before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Qatar?: Nepali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. (Visa on arrival.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Nepali passport holders stay in Qatar?: Visit Qatar lists this nationality/region in the visa-on-arrival / Discover Qatar hotel requirement surface. It also allows applying online in advance through the relevant Hayya A-category route; confirm the exact category and stay in the live checker.
How much does the Qatar entry cost for Nepali citizens?: The official fee is 100 QAR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.