Qatari visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Qatar for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Qatar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Qatar e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Qatar visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Qatar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Qatar nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Qatar in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Qatar in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Qatar in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Qatar in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Qatar in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 45 minutes)
Qatar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Qatar diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Qatar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 97,098 | N/A |
| 2009 | 100,132 | 3.12% |
| 2010 | 97,098 | -3.03% |
| 2011 | 99,121 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 106,201 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 106,201 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 99,121 | -6.67% |
| 2015 | 93,174 | -6.00% |
| 2016 | 102,774 | 10.30% |
| 2017 | 101,144 | -1.59% |
| 2018 | 99,121 | -2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Qatar & United States comparison
Qatar's area is approximately 11,610 km2 (4,482 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 787.89 times bigger than Qatar.
As of November 2025, Qatar's population is ~3.1 million people - 337,636,965 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Qatar & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Qatar | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,130,264 | 340,767,229 | 337.6 million fewer people live in Qatar than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 111 | 273 | Qatar has 162 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 134 | Qatar passport holders visit 81 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 68 | 1147 | Qatari hosts 1079 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Qatar in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Qatar in 2018 was approximately 99,121.
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- Doha to Washington D.C.: 12893.50 km (8011.65 mi)
- Travel time: 26 hours 51 minutes
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