Travel Visa Checker
Planning your trip from South Africa to Qatar? Our easy-to-use tool will help you determine the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel destination.
Republic of South Africa → State of Qatar
Visa not required
/ 30 days
| ISO2 | ISO3 | Visa notes | Short country description |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA | QAT | Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements.[189] e-Visa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa.[190] These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival. Male travelers who are ordinarily a resident in Qatar require an Exit Visa/ Permit. | State of Qatar : Known for its oil wealth and modern architecture, including the Doha skyline. |