Qatar for citizens of Somalia

🔑 How to enter to Qatar from Somalia

To enter Qatar, Somali citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Qatar, check whether your Somali passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Qatar and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Somali passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Somali passport.

✅ Requirements for Somali citizens to visit Qatar with tourist visa

• Somali citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Qatar. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Somali citizens on the territory of Qatar is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Somalia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Qatar.

A Qatari tourist visa is required for Somali citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Qatar, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Qatari tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Qatar tourist visa from Somalia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Somalia require a visa to visit the Qatar?

   Somali citizens do not need a visa to visit the Qatar.

2. What happens if a Somali passport holder stays in Qatar longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Qatar is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Qatar is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Somalia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Qatar without a visa?

   Qatari immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Somali citizens to enter Qatar without a visa?

   Somali citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Qatar.

5. Can Somali work or study during the visa-free stay in Qatar?

   The Qatar visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Qatar Somali citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.