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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

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No visa in advance. Australian passport holders are entitled to apply for a visa on arrival.

Smartraveller says the type of visa depends on your country of residence and the purpose of travel, and that Qatari authorities will not issue a visa in an emergency passport. Stays of more than 30 days need health insurance from a company approved by the Ministry of Public Health, which Smartraveller prices at QAR 50 a month.

Source: Australian Government, Smartraveller: Qatar; Qatar Tourism, Visas. Checked Oct 20, 2026See the source

Entry: Visa on arrival; Check the type that applies to your residence and trip purpose.
Joint Qatar-Oman visa: 30 days; Qatar Tourism lists Australia; extendable by 30 days for a fee.
Health insurance: Required beyond 30 days; Ministry of Public Health approved provider, QAR 50 a month.

Changes to this rule

Oct 20, 2026Australian travellers must now apply for a visa on arrival to enter Qatar.

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