Qatar Visa Free Entry for Pakistani Nationals - Requirements & Fee
Last updated on 23 Jan, 2026
Qatar allows visa-free entry to Pakistani nationals based on few simple requirements. People holding Pakistani passport can travel directly to Qatar without applying any e-visa or pre-arranged approval. This guide will take you to step by step process of booking your next trip to Doha.
- Qatar visa on arrival requirements
- How to book hotel on Discover Qatar website
- Important Things to Remember
1. Qatar Visa on Arrival Requirements (for Pakistani Nationals)
There are only 4 basic requirements to fulfill before entering Qatar from Pakistan.
- Passport must be at least 3 months valid upon arrival in Qatar (6 months recommended)
- Return confirmed air ticket
- Full paid hotel booking for your entire stay. Must be booked only at https://www.discoverqatar.qa
- A valid Polio vaccination certificate
2. How to Book Hotel on Discover Qatar Website
Official Qatar visa on arrival hotel website: https://www.discoverqatar.qa
Hotel booked from else-where other than the official website are not acceptable for entry. Also make sure you only select Visa on Arrival Hotels when you book your stay.
- Visit official Discover Qatar website. From "Stopover & Hayya" menu, select "Hotels for Visa on Arrival"
- Select check-in, check-out, number of rooms, number of guests and their ages; and click Search.
- You must book minimum 2 nights as the website does not allow less than that.
- Choose a hotel of your choice from 3 star to 5 star category and click Select.
- Now select a room category and breakfast options
- Next you will get an option to select optional upgrades. Click Continue to Book.
- On final screen, enter correct passenger details and payment information. You need a valid debit/credit card to make payment.
- You will receive an instant hotel confirmation voucher through email.
3. Important Things to Remember
Please make sure you prepare your journey as per following guidelines for smooth travel to Qatar.
- Hotel must be booked through official Discover Qatar website. A hotel booked through any other source including hotel's direct booking website is not acceptable for entry into Qatar.
- You will be allowed entry for the period of your booked stay only. You must book your hotel as per your intended duration of stay.
- Hotel must be booked for each person including children. At the time of booking, enter correct number of travelers with their ages.
- Polio vaccination is a mandatory requirement for travelers residing or originating from Pakistan.
- Your ticket and hotel dates must match as per your stay in Qatar.
Frequently Asked
Can I extend my stay in Qatar
You are allowed to stay for maximum 30 days as a tourist in Qatar. If you wish to extend within the permitted duration, you must book and extend your hotel stay accordingly.
Do I need to book hotel for children under 2 years
Yes, you need to specify all passengers and their ages at the time of booking and enter their detail on the final step.
Where can I get cheap hotel in Qatar
Hotels at Discover Qatar website offer competitive pricing starting as low as QAR 90 per night per person. Since you only need to book the hotels from official platform, you do not need to worry for higher prices.
What is visit visa fee for Qatar
There is no additional visa fee once you have completed all necessary requirements and formalities
