Qatar visa on arrival for citizens of Romania: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Qatar, and citizens of Romania can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Qatar visa from Romania
Romanian citizens need an entry permit for Qatar, available as an e-Visa online and, at some entry points, on arrival.
Travellers holding a Romanian passport heading to Qatar for tourism can apply for an e-Visa through the official Ministry of Interior portal before departure; a visa on arrival may also be issued at certain entry points, such as Hamad International Airport. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, an entry permit is required, but it is simple to obtain: Romanian nationals can apply for an e-Visa online before travelling, and a visa on arrival may be issued at certain entry points.
How much does a visa for Qatar cost from Romania?
The official fee for a visa for Qatar is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Qatar really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Qatar?
Documents required for a visa for Qatar:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, proof of accommodation (or a hotel booking) and a return ticket. The visa fee is not stated here: check the official amount on the Ministry portal before paying.
How to apply for a visa for Qatar from Romania
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa is applied for online through the official Qatar Ministry of Interior e-services (moi.gov.qa): create an account, complete the form, upload documents and pay. Alternatively, the permit can be obtained at the immigration counter on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Qatar from Romania?
A visa on arrival for Qatar is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Romania on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Romania but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Qatar take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing and tips
The e-Visa is usually processed within a few business days; apply in advance to travel with peace of mind. Keep your accommodation confirmation, which is sometimes requested at arrival control.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not travel without confirming the passport's six-month validity. Do not confuse categories: the tourist e-Visa differs from a transit visa; choose the correct option when applying.
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Other visa types for Qatar
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family residence visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
200 QAR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
96 hours
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visit visa
Consular visa
Duration
30 days (extendable)
Price
200 QAR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work / Residence visa
Work visa
Duration
1-3 years
Price
300 QAR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Permanent Residency (investor)
Investor visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,000 QAR
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Qatar
- Tip 1: Use Hayya app for easy in-country extension.
- Tip 2: Visa run to Bahrain or UAE for longer stays (check airline rules).
- Tip 3: Avoid overstay: 50 QAR/day fine.
Example: Arrive VOA 30d, extend via Hayya for 30d+ (total 60d), then Bahrain visa run for 90d.
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