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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Qatar. Fee: QAR 100–200 (~USD 27.47–54.95). Processing: 3-10 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa (Hayya platform) and Visa on Arrival available for some categories. Tourist eVisa: QAR 100 (~USD 27). Pakistan has direct flights and large Pakistani worker community (~150,000+).
Visa types: eVisa (Hayya — for events/tourism); Visa on Arrival for some nationalities (Pakistan verify); Tourist Visa; Business Visa; Work Visa (sponsored, kafala); Family Visit (Sponsor); Student; Resident; Transit (no visa <24hr); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30-90 days from issue (Tourist). Max Stay: 30 days (Tourist) / years (Work).
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); Online Hayya/eVisa application; Recent color photo (white bg); Bank statement; Hotel booking OR sponsor's Qatar ID + salary cert; Return ticket; CNIC + NICOP; For Work: NOC + Work Permit + GCC-approved medical exam in Pakistan + biometrics; For Family Visit: sponsor's Qatar ID + relationship docs + salary cert.
Visa types (2)
eVisa (Hayya platform) and Visa on Arrival available for some categories. Tourist eVisa: QAR 100 (~USD 27). Pakistan has direct flights and large Pakistani worker community (~150,000+).
Qatar transit visa - free 96-hour visa for Pakistani passport holders flying Qatar Airways with a 5-96 hour layover at Hamad International (Doha). Airside transit under 24h needs no visa.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections: (1) Sponsor documentation issues (Qatar ID + salary cert); (2) Block visa abuse concerns for workers (Pakistani kafala absconding history); (3) Previous Gulf visa rejections/blacklists; (4) Workers from rural Pakistan face extra scrutiny; (5) Inadequate GCC-approved medical exam; (6) Hayya/eVisa documentation typos.
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