Get your Qatar Hayya Electronic Travel Authorization in 3 easy steps
Verified details for Qatar travel authorizations
30 days from issuance date to enter Qatar
Single entry
Up to 30 days (extendable for an additional 30 days)
24 to 72 hours
Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar (Hayya Platform)
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport valid for at least 3 months (6 months recommended) from arrival in Qatar
Recent studio-quality passport photograph and clear scan of passport biodata page
For Hayya A3 ETA: Valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Schengen Area, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or GCC
Confirmed hotel reservation in Qatar (Discover Qatar required only for non-A3 VOA nationalities)
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket departing Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your passport scan, facial photo, and supporting US/UK/Schengen/GCC visa or residency permit via our portal.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists verify your Hayya A1, A2, or A3 category eligibility.
Receive your official Qatar Hayya Entry Permit PDF delivered directly to your email inbox.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Clear all-inclusive upfront total in USD with full Hayya category routing | QAR 100 government fee paid via secondary link after approval |
| Processing Time | Fast pre-check of supporting US/UK/Schengen/GCC visas to prevent Hayya rejection | Applications stalled if supporting visa scan or MRZ OCR fails validation |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated support via chat, phone, and email across all time zones | Limited support through Hayya call centers |
| Error Handling | Routes Pakistani/Indian holders of US/UK/Schengen visas to Hayya A3 (no Discover Qatar required) | Selecting A1 instead of A3 triggers mandatory Discover Qatar hotel booking blocks |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Government fees are strictly non-refundable once paid |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
The Qatar Hayya A3 Visa with ETA is a specialized electronic travel authorization on the official Hayya platform for foreign nationals of any country (including Pakistan, India, the Philippines, and Egypt) who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or a GCC state. It grants a 30-day stay (extendable by 30 days) without requiring a mandatory Discover Qatar hotel booking.
Citizens of over 100 visa-free countries—including British (GBR), American (USA), Canadian, and EU Schengen citizens—receive a free visa waiver directly on arrival at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and do not need a pre-arranged Hayya ETA, provided their passport is valid for at least 3 months and they hold a confirmed return ticket.
Hayya A1 is the Tourist Visa for nationalities not eligible for visa-free entry who do not hold a qualifying Western/GCC visa. Hayya A2 is the GCC Resident Visa for foreign expatriates residing in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman. Hayya A3 is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for travelers holding a valid visa or residency from the US, UK, Schengen Area, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or GCC.
No commercial agency or third-party facilitator can guarantee Hayya permit approval. Sovereign authorization and border entry decisions rest exclusively with the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar. NomadicMart is an independent application concierge service not affiliated with the Government of Qatar or hayya.qa.
Yes. Both the Hayya A1 Tourist Visa and the Hayya A3 Electronic Travel Authorization permit an initial stay of 30 days in Qatar and can be extended online via the Ministry of Interior portal for an additional 30 days (up to 60 days total stay).
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