Somalia passport → Qatar

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Qatar?

eVisa (apply online)

Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: portal.moi.gov.qa

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Qatar at a glance

Capital: Doha
Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +974
Region: Western Asia

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Qatar for other passports

SomaliaeVisa
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Asia for Somali passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
LebanonVisa on arrival30 days
BahraineVisa
IraqeVisa
OmaneVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Qatar?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Qatar?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 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.