Qatari visa for Indian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Indian passport holders visiting Qatar for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter Qatar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Qatar e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Qatar visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
Qatar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Qatar.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Qatar.
If you are looking for Qatar visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Qatar nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of Qatar in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Mumbai: The Consulate General of Qatar in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Close now)
Qatar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Qatar diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to Qatar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 340,382 | N/A |
| 2009 | 340,382 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 350,393 | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 323,696 | -7.62% |
| 2012 | 320,359 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 337,045 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 320,359 | -4.95% |
| 2015 | 375,910 | 17.34% |
| 2016 | 340,104 | -9.53% |
| 2017 | 333,708 | -1.88% |
| 2018 | 347,056 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Qatar & India comparison
Qatar's area is approximately 11,610 km2 (4,482 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 256.09 times bigger than Qatar.
As of October 2025, Qatar's population is ~3.1 million people - 1,445,184,338 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted Qatar & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Qatar | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,130,264 | 1,448,314,602 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Qatar than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 111 | 186 | Qatar has 75 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 28 | Qatar passport holders can visit 25 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 68 | 466 | Qatari hosts 398 fewer foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to Qatar in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting Qatar in 2018 was approximately 347,056.
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