Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Passport

United Arab Emirates

Destination

Qatar

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Qatar without a visa.

Answer Visa-free

No visa needed

Entry requirement: Visa-free
Maximum stay: Check on entry
Apply before travel: No
Last updated: February 2026

Before you travel

Checked November 2026

At the border

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival.
Show a return flight ticket and proof of accommodation (hotel booking covering the whole stay, or hosting by family or friends registered on Hayya).
Visitors on a Hayya e-Visa or visa-free entry may not work in Qatar.
US passport holders use the 'Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1)' route on Hayya; Visit Qatar describes it as valid two years with stays up to 90 days each.
The old printed Hayya Card is no longer valid for entry.

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What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

United Arab Emirates is one of 7 passports in the “visa-free” group for Qatar. See the full Qatar visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Qatar is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Qatar?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Qatar without a visa.

Do Qatar citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Qatar passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.

Qatar visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Qatar before you book.