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US regular passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. The two official sources differ on the details: the State Department says USD 21, valid 90 days from issue, multiple entries within that period, stay up to 90 days, passport 6 months after departure with 2 blank pages. Qatar's Interior Ministry US page describes validity of two years or until passport expiry (whichever is earlier), multiple entries of up to 90 days each, USD 21 for the first entry only, passport 3 months at entry, plus a return ticket, a clear Qatar address, and arrival or Hayya pre-registration. Approved health insurance is required. Arrival isn't guaranteed.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• A Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory is in effect due to the threat of armed conflict.
• Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members have been ordered to leave Qatar.
• Routine consular services at the U.S. Embassy Doha are suspended; contact ACSDoha@state.gov for emergencies.
• U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to depart Qatar now.
• Contingency plans should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation.
• There is an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.
• Official sources differ on visa validity (90 days vs two years), fee frequency and passport validity — confirm before travel.
• Approved health insurance is required (Qatar Interior Ministry).
• These safety warnings don't replace Qatar's entry rules and aren't an entry ban.

Before you travel

• ✓Confirm current arrival-visa conditions with Qatar's Interior Ministry and your airline
• ✓Arrange approved health insurance
• ✓Carry a return ticket and a clear Qatar address
• ✓Check passport validity under both official rules
• ✓Complete Hayya pre-registration if it applies to you
• ✓Read the State Department advisory and plan departure options

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