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Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

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No visa. Canadian passport holders do not need a tourist visa for Qatar.

Qatar Tourism lists Canada among the nationalities that can get the Qatar-Oman joint tourist visa on arrival, valid for 30 days and extendable by another 30 days for a fee. Canada advises exercising a high degree of caution in Qatar, and says an Israeli visa or border stamp can lead to refusal of entry.

Source: Government of Canada, Travel advice and advisories: Qatar; Qatar Tourism, Visas. Checked Oct 20, 2026See the source

Passport validity: 6 months beyond departure; Government of Canada: valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave.
Joint Qatar-Oman visa: 30 days; Issued on arrival; extendable by 30 days for a fee, per Qatar Tourism.
Entry ban: Israeli visa or border stamp; Can lead to refusal of entry.

Changes to this rule

Oct 20, 2026Canada's travel advice for Qatar is now to exercise a high degree of caution.

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