Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) in partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has launched an online authorization system via http://www.qatarvisaservices.com for all those wishing to travel to the country as part of the Summer in Qatar program, which runs from 4 June to 16 August 2019.

People wishing to visit Qatar during this period can obtain visas upon arrival after applying through the online portal.

Requirements depend on the nature of the visit and the people who are visiting:

Visits by relatives and friends

Return ticket
Host’s valid residence permit
Proof of kinship

Visits by former expats

Return ticket
Proof of previous residence in Qatar
Hotel reservation for the duration of the visit

Immediate family members visiting Qatar

Return ticket. All tickets must have the same reservation code.
Proof of kinship
Booked hotel stay for the duration of the visit

The visitors need to obtain an ETA by completing a simple online application prior to travel at www.qatarvisaservice.com.