Which Qatar visit visa are you using?
Qatar has several entry routes, so the first step is to identify which one applies to you.
The official Hayya platform currently offers several visitor e-visas, including:
- Tourist Visa A1.
- GCC Resident Visa A2.
- Visa with ETA A3.
- Visa for Companion of GCC Citizen A4.
The Tourist Visa A1 is intended for tourism and can also be used by people visiting friends or family.
Check your eligibility on the official Hayya portal.
What does the Qatar Tourist Visa A1 require?
Hayya's current Tourist Visa A1 requirements include:
See the official Hayya FAQ.
Can I use a dummy ticket for Qatar?
If your Qatar visa authority or application channel confirms that a flight reservation is acceptable at a particular stage, then use a genuine provisional booking that reflects your intended trip.
Does my Qatar hotel booking need to match my flight dates?
Yes, if you are using hotel accommodation for your Hayya application.
Hayya says the booked accommodation should align with the dates on your flight ticket and cover your entire stay from arrival to departure without gaps.
That means your:
- Arrival date.
- Hotel check-in date.
- Departure date.
- Hotel check-out date.
should describe one coherent trip.
What about Qatar visa on arrival?
Do not assume that every nationality has the same visa-on-arrival conditions.
Qatar's Ministry of Interior publishes different requirements for different visa-on-arrival categories. Some explicitly require a confirmed return or round-trip ticket.
For example, the Ministry's current 90-day visa-on-arrival guidance for eligible nationalities requires:
- A passport valid for at least three months.
- A confirmed return ticket.
- Accommodation in Qatar.
- Health insurance from an accredited insurer.
See the official Qatar Ministry of Interior visa information.
Can I use a fake flight ticket for a Qatar visa?
No. Never fabricate the PNR, flight confirmation or ticket number.
Read Dummy Flight Ticket vs Fake Ticket for the difference.
When can Flightika help?
If your visa channel specifically confirms that a provisional flight reservation is acceptable, Flightika lets you search real flights and choose an itinerary that matches your intended Qatar trip.
You can also read How Can I Book a Dummy Ticket?.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a dummy flight ticket for a Qatar visit visa?
Yes. The official Hayya Tourist Visa A1 requirements requires a return flight ticket. A dummy flight ticket can be used where your application channel requires a flight reservation.
Does Qatar require a return ticket?
Yes for the Hayya Tourist Visa A1. Several Qatar visa-on-arrival categories also require a confirmed return or round-trip ticket.
Does Qatar require a hotel booking?
Hayya A1 requires proof of accommodation. Where you use a hotel, the booking should cover the full stay and align with your flight-ticket dates.
Is the Qatar Tourist Visa A1 only for holidays?
No. Hayya says A1 is for tourism and also for visitors travelling to see friends or family.