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Do British passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.

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No visa in advance. British passport holders on a full British citizen passport get a tourist visa on arrival, with 30 days before an extension is needed.

Other types of British passport need a visa in advance. To stay longer than 30 days you must extend the visa waiver through Qatar's Ministry of Interior before it expires, and health insurance from a registered provider is mandatory beyond 30 days. The UK advice notes Iranian strikes in the region, so read it before booking.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 30 days; Extend through the Ministry of Interior before it expires.
Passport validity: 6 months from arrival; FCDO: valid at least 6 months from the date you arrive.
Health insurance: Required beyond 30 days; Buy from a Ministry of Public Health registered provider before you travel.

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