Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · QatarPassport Atlas
United Kingdom passport to Qatar
United Kingdom passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Qatar lets 99 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Qatar passports also enter United Kingdom without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Qatar
Open to United Kingdom passports near Qatar
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United KingdomQatar- Typical duration
- 6.9 hours
- From
- LHR · MAN
- To
- DOH
Airlines Qatar Airways, US Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Qatar
Country profile
Capital
Doha
Population
3.2 million
Area
11,437 km²
Currency
Qatari riyal QAR
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
2.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
76.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- non-Qatari88.4%
- Qatari11.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+974
Airports
DOH · DIA · XJD
Highlights
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Souq Waqif
- Inland Sea
- Education City
United Kingdom · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Qatar?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Qatar typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Qatar mission.
What about a Qatar passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Qatar as a visitor?
Hayya / entry permit：Tourism often 30 days。Submit passport and trip details on Hayya.