Hamad International Airport Transit Visa 2026
Airside transit at DOH is visa-free for all nationalities. Qatar offers 96-hour transit visa if you want to leave the airport.
Airside transit zone at Hamad International Airport
DOH has a modern airside transit facility. No Qatar visa needed for airside transit.
Usually need a transit visa
- • For entering Qatar: nationals of countries not on the visa-free list
Usually exempt
- • Airside transit — all nationalities
- • Qatar visa-free entry (30-day): USA, UK, EU + Schengen area, Australia, NZ, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore + 90+ others
Visa types + cost
Airside transit (no visa)
Duration
Unlimited within layover
Price
Free
Process
None. Stay airside.
96-hour Transit Visa
Duration
96 hours
Price
Free with Qatar Airways / operating carrier
Process
Apply online via qatarairways.com transit visa page 7 days before travel. Requires Qatar Airways confirmed ticket.
Real scenarios
Scenario 1
Any passport, DOH airside layover 4 hours
No visa needed
Scenario 2
Passenger with Qatar Airways transit 12 hours, wants to see Doha
Apply free 96-hour transit visa via QR — includes hotel + tour options
Scenario 3
US/EU citizen 3-day stopover in Doha
Enter under 30-day visa-free — no application needed
Official source
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/offers/discover-qatar/transit.htmlVisa rules change frequently. Always verify with the official source before travel.
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