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Sri Lanka passport to Qatar
Sri Lanka passport holders need an eVisa for Qatar, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Qatar lets 99 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sri Lanka is not one of them.
- Sri Lanka passports get “eVisa” at 55 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Qatar passports get “On arrival” in Sri Lanka.
Nearby passports travelling to Qatar
Open to Sri Lanka 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
Sri LankaQatar- Typical duration
- 4.9 hours
- From
- CMB
- To
- DOH
Airlines Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
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
Sri Lanka · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for Qatar?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Qatar immigration or a mission.
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 Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Qatar as a visitor?
Hayya / entry permit：Tourism often 30 days。Submit passport and trip details on Hayya.