Enhance your next holiday with a Qatar Stopover Experience. Enjoy two holidays in one with exclusive Qatar Airways Stopover packages, offering luxurious 4 or 5-star hotel stays starting from $14pp per night. Discover the highlights of Qatar that are within easy reach while on your stopover.
Discover your visa options
Enter visa-free
Enter visa-free as GCC citizen.
Visa required
Apply for an A2 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A2 visa.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A2 visa.
Visa on arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your Discover Qatar accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A2 Entry Visa in advance.
Enter visa-free
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar and must hold a confirmed hotel booking on arrival.
Visa required
Apply for an A3 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A3 visa.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.
Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A3 visa.
Visa on arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your Discover Qatar accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A3 Entry Visa in advance..
Visa on arrival
Confirmed round ticket is required.
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar. 
Visa on Arrival
The visitor’s passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of entry in Qatar and must hold a confirm hotel booking. 
U.S citizens will receive a visa valid for two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first enabling multiple entries, with each stay up to 90 days.
Visa required
Apply for an A1 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.  You will also require a hotel reservation during the application process.
Once your visa is approved you will be asked to pay the visa fee.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A1 visa.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A1 visa.
Book Discover Qatar accommodation before you travel to get your Entry Visa on arrival.
Book your Visa on Arrival hotel on the Discover Qatar website before you travel.
Then, you can either get your Entry Visa at the airport OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa and skip the paperwork when you land.
Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya
Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa.
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar.
Doha is a key hub to 170 destinations, making it an ideal stopover on your long-haul journey to your favourite cities worldwide. Book The World's Best Value Stopover with Qatar Airways and choose from these four great-value packages.
Stopover for up to 4 nights and make the most of your time in Qatar, full of diverse offerings and easy accessibility. Our ready-made travel plans will take you on thrilling adventures, explore charming neighbourhoods and uncover cultural gems.
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