Visa application / entry requirements: Qatar

German citizens receive a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days. The embassy only issues a visa in advance under special circumstances. (e.g. for diplomats). If a visa is required before travelling, all travellers must apply for an E-Visa. 

More information can be found on this website: click here

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

• visa application form
  see on the right
  
  
• passport
  original, at least valid for 6 months after journey
  
  
• two passport pictures
  original, biometric, photo requirements
  
  
• hotel confirmation
  
  non-German applicants
• current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
• valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen


FOR TOURIST VISA

additional to minimum requirements above


• financial statement
  original bank statements of the last 3 months and a copy of them to compare (you will get the originals back)
  

FOR BUSINESS VISA

additional to minimum requirements above


• Business letter
  by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce

Website of the embassy: https://berlin.embassy.qa/en/services/consular-services#official-visa-service

E-VISA

German citizens are entitled to apply for a so-called E-Visa (electronic visa) online.

To find out which other citizens are entitled to apply for an E-Visa, click here.

E-Visa for Qatar allows for a single entry with a stay up to 30 days. It should be applied for from 90 days to 4 days before the planned date of departure.

The application can be processed via the following website: https://qatar.vfsevisa.com/