Qatar is among those few countries that offer Visa on Arrival for Pakistani citizens which means you don’t have to go through lengthy process & requirements for getting visa rather as soon as you land in Qatar you will get your free visa.
Requirements for Visa on Arrival:
Before getting your visa on arrival you will have to meet certain requirements which were listed by Embassy of Qatar in their official announcement:
- Valid Passport for 6 months
- Confirmed Return Ticket
- Cash equivalent to 5000 Riyal or Credit Card/Debit card with at least 5000 Riyal
- Polio Vaccination Certificate
The visa on arrival is granted for 30 days without any cost and is extendable for a further 30 days. If you are planning to stay more then you should apply for a proper visa from Pakistan before travelling to Qatar.
Method For Applying For Qatar Visa Online:
- Visit the official portal for online visa application
- Register by providing your email address and then confirm it through the email received
- Provide basic personal information such as your name, father name, date of birth and country
- Provide your residential address & contact no.
- Provide your Passport No, issuance and expiry date
- Select the type of visa you want to apply for
- Select single entry visa or multiple entry visa
- Provide the required documents and photographs
- Select the payment method & proceed
- Save the Registration number through which you will later check the process of your visa.
You can also visit the Embassy of Qatar in Islamabad or Consulate General in Karachi to apply for visa. Remember to bring following documents while applying for visa:
Recent Photographs
Original Passport with copy
Original NIC with copy
Confirmation of your return ticket
Evidence to prove financial stability
Processing Time:
The processing of visa may take up to 10 days for tourist visa while for employees the visa may take up to 1 month and will need further documents such as employment letter, guarantee letter and medical certificate.
Fees:
Visa on Arrival is free for Pakistanis while tourist visa will cost $20 for single entry. Business Visa will cost $40 for single entry.
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