Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

How to get permission to enter

1. Check which airports and land borders issue visas on arrival.
2. Carry the fee in an accepted currency (often US dollars) and passport photos.
3. Have your return ticket and accommodation details printed.
4. Some countries offer the same visa online in advance — this can save queueing at the border.

Easier routes with a visa or residence permit you already hold

Canadian citizens who hold one of these documents may enter Qatar without applying for a regular visa.

• Online travel authorisation · Check on approval

  With a valid Schengen, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, UK, US visa or a Schengen, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, UK, US residence permit.

  • Apply online for a Hayya A3 entry permit before travel
  • Your visa or residence permit must be valid

  Visa policy of Qatar (summary of official rules) ↗

Researched 25 Oct 2026 from official government pages and published visa-policy summaries. These rules change often — confirm with the official source before you travel.

• •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
• •Return or onward flight booking
• •Accommodation booking or host address
• •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
• •Travel insurance covering medical costs
• •Visa fee in cash (check accepted currencies)
• •Two passport photos
• •Printed hotel booking

Qatar missions in Canada

• Embassy of Qatar in CanadaOfficial website ↗

Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.