Qatar passport → Ireland
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Qatari passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: irishimmigration.ie
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Qatari passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eTA instead:
- UK visa
Visa not required if passenger have first entered the United Kingdom with an Electronic Travel Authorisation They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom.
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Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
- QatarVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Europe for Qatari passport holders
Common questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Qatari passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Ireland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Qatari citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Ireland easier for Qatari citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying UK visa, Qatari citizens get eta. Visa not required if passenger have first entered the United Kingdom with an Electronic Travel Authorisation They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom.
How many countries can Qatari citizens visit without a visa?
104 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Qatar passport ranks #44 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.