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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Qatar. Fee: QAR 100 (~USD 27.47). Processing: 7-14 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required (Bangladesh not visa-free / not VoA). Apply via Hayya portal or sponsor (hotel/business). Tourist visa: ~QAR 100 (~USD 27). Hayya: hayya.gov.qa
Visa types: Hayya entry permit (linked to FIFA legacy + sponsored stays); Tourist visa (sponsored by hotel or family); Business visa (sponsored); Work visa (employer-sponsored, with RP); Family Resident; Transit visa (96-hour with airline); E-visa (limited nationalities). No tourist eVisa for Bangladeshi independently — must be sponsored.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days (Hayya tourist) to 5 years (Resident). Max Stay: Varies by category.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Recent photo (white background); Hayya account at hayya.gov.qa or sponsor application; Hotel booking (for tourist sponsored route — sponsor hotel applies); Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 1,500+ recommended); Insurance covering Qatar; For Work: employer NOC + medical test + Iqama application; For Family: Resident Permit + relationship proof.
Visa types (4)
Visa required (Bangladesh not visa-free / not VoA). Apply via Hayya portal or sponsor (hotel/business). Tourist visa: ~QAR 100 (~USD 27). Hayya: hayya.gov.qa
Qatar Business Visa. Multiple application channels: eVisa for verified frequent travelers, QVC Dhaka for new applicants, Hayya platform (originally for FIFA World Cup 2022, now general).
Qatar Work Permit — MAJOR BD destination (~400K BD workforce). Qatar Visa Centre (QVC) Dhaka mandatory since 2019 — centralized biometrics + medical + contract verification. Kafala system reformed 2020 (NOC requirement removed for workers changing employer).
Qatar Family Residence Visa for spouses and minor children of resident workers. Sponsor must meet salary threshold (QAR 10,000/month — high threshold limits family reunification to skilled professionals only).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Bangladesh NOT eligible for standalone tourist eVisa - sponsor MANDATORY (hotel/family/agency); (2) Hayya account setup issues at hayya.gov.qa; (3) For Family Visit: sponsor Civil ID + salary cert required; (4) Previous Gulf overstay history; (5) Single male applicants face heavy scrutiny; (6) Medical fitness test issues for Work.
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