Living in Qatar

UAE Visa for Residents Living in Qatar

Direct Answer: Residents of Qatar can apply for a UAE tourist eVisa online with their passport and a valid Qatar ID (QID). No embassy visit is needed: upload, pay, and the approved visa reaches your inbox in about 24 to 48 hours.

  • Processing 24–48 hours
  • 100% online
  • From $ 149.00
  • Visa sent by email

Check your exact fee

Choose your nationality to see the fee and start your application.

Country of residence Qatar

You see the fee for your nationality on the next page, before you enter any details.

What Qatar residents should check first

If you live in Doha, Al Wakrah or Al Khor, your Qatar ID is what shows you live here, so keep it current and legible before you apply.

  1. You can see your QID expiry date in the Metrash2 app. Check it before you apply, and renew first if it is close.
  2. A clear scan of the QID is more useful than a phone photo taken at an angle. Blurry uploads are a common cause of delays.
  3. If you work under a company sponsor in Qatar, the HR team can issue an employer letter quickly, so ask early if your profession may prompt one.

Who can apply from Qatar

  • You hold a valid residence permit issued in Qatar (Qatar ID (QID) and residence permit).
  • Your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you travel.
  • Your profession and permit details are acceptable to the UAE authorities. They make the final decision, so approval is never guaranteed.

Not sure whether you qualify? Contact our support team before you apply.

Documents for Qatar residents

  • Passport photo pageColour copy of the photo page of your passport.
  • Passport-size photographOn a white background.
  • Copy of your Qatar ID (QID) and residence permitFront and back.
  • Only if requestedEmployer or sponsor letterOr a no-objection certificate (NOC).

UAE visa fees for residents living in Qatar

Lowest all-inclusive total (government fee plus service fee) for people living in Qatar. The exact fee depends on your nationality.

Visa type Entry Stay From (total)
14 Days Visa Single Entry 14 days from the date of entry $ 149.00
14 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multuple Entry 14 days from the date of entry $ 399.00
30 Days Visa Single Entry 30 days from the date of entry $ 169.00
30 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 30 days from the date of first entry $ 430.00
60 Days Visa Single Entry 60 days from the date of first entry $ 500.00
60 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 60 days from the date of first entry $ 725.00
90 Days Single Entry visa Single Entry 90 days from the date of first entry $ 550.00
90 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 90 days from the date of first entry $ 880.00

Processing time: 24–48 hoursChoose your nationality for the exact fee

Questions from Qatar residents

Can I apply for a UAE visa with my Qatar ID (QID)?

Yes, Qatar residents can apply online with their passport and a valid QID. The UAE authorities decide each application, so approval is never guaranteed.

Where can I check when my QID expires?

The Metrash2 app shows your QID expiry date. Renew it before you apply if it has less than six months left, because a short validity can lead to a delay.

Do I need an NOC from my employer in Qatar?

Only some applicants are asked for a no-objection certificate or an employer letter, depending on profession. If we request it, your HR department can provide it and you upload it to the same application.

What do I need to upload when I live in Doha?

A colour scan of your passport photo page, a white-background passport photo, and a clear copy of your QID. That is the standard set for Qatar residents.

How soon can I travel after applying from Qatar?

Processing is normally 24 to 48 hours once your documents are accepted, so book flights only after you have the approved visa in hand.

Living elsewhere in the GCC?

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See also the GCC residents overview or all UAE visa types.

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