Qatari visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Qatar for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Qatar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Qatar e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Qatar visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Qatar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Qatar nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Qatar in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 23 minutes)
Qatar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Qatar diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Qatar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12,297 | N/A |
| 2010 | 14,106 | 14.71% |
| 2011 | 17,071 | 21.02% |
| 2012 | 19,285 | 12.97% |
| 2013 | 21,679 | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 23,565 | 8.70% |
| 2015 | 24,411 | 3.59% |
| 2016 | 24,387 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 18,729 | -23.20% |
| 2018 | 15,100 | -19.38% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Qatar & South Africa comparison
Qatar's area is approximately 11,610 km2 (4,482 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 104.49 times bigger than Qatar.
As of October 2025, Qatar's population is ~3.1 million people - 59,974,182 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Qatar & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Qatar | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,130,264 | 63,104,446 | 60.0 million fewer people live in Qatar than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 111 | 124 | Qatar has 13 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 67 | Qatar passport holders visit 14 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 68 | 197 | Qatari hosts 129 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Qatar in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Qatar in 2018 was approximately 15,100.
Comments (1)
Does South Africa Passport holder needs to apply for business visa for Qatar, if duration is less than 30 days??
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