Visa & entry guide

Qatar

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Plan your visit to Qatar with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Qatar

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Hayya online application
Passport copy/details
Recent photograph
Confirmed accommodation
Return/onward ticket
Supporting documents requested
Health insurance where applicable

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders are among the nationalities for whom Qatar's official visitor system provides a tourist visa through the Hayya platform. For a standard tourist visit, the relevant route is generally the Hayya A1 Entry Visa. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must check the requirement applicable to their passport nationality, residence status and any qualifying visas or residence permits they hold. (Visit Qatar)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Appropriate visit/business authorization
Passport copy/details
Recent photograph
Qatari host/company details
Business invitation
Employer/company documents
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must check the requirement applicable to their passport nationality, residence status and any qualifying visas or residence permits they hold.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Tourist applications are made online through the official Hayya platform. The applicant uploads passport information and accommodation documentation and completes the requirements shown for the relevant visa category. (Visit Qatar)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the State of Qatar • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Applications should be submitted sufficiently before departure. Approval time can vary according to nationality, visa category, accommodation verification and whether further documentation is requested.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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