Qatar visa for Kenyans

eVisa (apply online)

Obtain the approved electronic visa before travel. Recorded fee: 100 QAR.

Kenya · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Hayya Tourist Visa A1 · Rule supported by recorded sources

Recorded fee: 100 QAR
Stay allowance: Not confirmed
Processing: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Residence, a supporting visa or another condition may change this route. Review consequential conditions before applying

Next step

Check whether you meet the conditions

Full Qatar visa guide

Reviewed 6 October 202620 sources · Medium confidenceHayya / Qatar Tourism Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

What can change this answer

Holding another visa or a residence permit, your age or your port of entry can open a different route.

These routes are conditional. Every stated requirement must be met; selecting a document does not confirm eligibility.

Do you hold one of these?

A2: apply with residence in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or the UAE, valid for 3 months at application and arrival; travel from that residence country.
- The document must be valid on entry.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Conditional · eVisa (apply online)$27.47
A3: a valid visa or residence from the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, Australia or New Zealand, valid at application and approval.
- Confirm document validity and use conditions with the official authority.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA)$27.47
A3: a valid visa or residence from the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, Australia or New Zealand, valid at application and approval.
- Confirm document validity and use conditions with the official authority.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA)$27.47
A4: travel with the GCC citizen sponsor; obtain a separate Hayya account and approval. Passport and GCC ID must be valid for 3 months on arrival.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Conditional · eVisa (apply online)$27.47

Obtain Hayya A1 approval before travel; carry your accommodation details and return ticket.

Sources for this rule

1.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism (opens in a new tab)
hayya.qa · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06

Why we say this (2)

“The Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) is for anyone who wishes to travel to Qatar for tourism or visit friends and family.”
Quoted from Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“The E-Visa fee is QAR 100, which is non-refundable.”
Quoted from Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026

How to apply, step by step

1
Choose the Hayya category
Check your passport route; register or sign in, then select the correct visa category.
2
Upload the documents
Upload a recent personal photo and a clear passport copy; complete the requested personal and residence information.
3
Confirm your accommodation
Enter hotel or registered host details covering the full stay. Complete an accommodation request within 30 days of notification.
4
Pay and await final approval
Pay within 14 days of the payment notification. Travel only after full approval; a pending application is insufficient.
5
Carry the current entry document
Use the issued PDF or Hayya app and check all dates. The old printed Hayya card does not serve as current entry permission.

Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (2)

Hayya / Qatar Tourism · 2026-10-06 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 2026-10-06

Before you travel

Registrations before arrival

Personal-use medicine permit / تصريح أدوية الاستخدام الشخصي
When: Apply at least 5 working days before travel; applies to relevant medicines, not every visitor.
Who: Travellers carrying medicines covered by the Ministry of Public Health service.
Free
Hukoomi / Qatar Ministry of Public Health · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (1)
Qatar Ministry of Public Health · 2026-10-06

Documents to prepare

Documents whose scope matches the base route. Review the additional conditions below.

Hayya and current arrival pages specify three months from arrival; another MOI page and British guidance specify six. Keep six months pending confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (3)
Qatar Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06 UK FCDO · 2026-10-06 Government of Canada · 2026-10-06
Upload a recent personal photo and clear passport information pages for Hayya.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket for the applicable tourist route.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (2)
Qatar Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06 Qatar Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06
Provide hotel accommodation for the full visit or a registered family/friend host.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06

How much the Qatar visa costs for Kenyans

Government fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Recorded amount for this route: 100 QAR
Total of itemised fees: Not confirmed

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Sources: [1][2][3]

Stay, validity and entries

Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (2)

Hayya / Qatar Tourism · 2026-10-06 Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 2026-10-06

Stay per entry: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Entries: Single
Extension in country: Possible

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Yellow fever vaccination: In some cases
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission risk.
NaTHNaC / UK public travel health service · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Return or onward ticket: Required
Carry a return flight ticket for Hayya or the listed arrival routes; A4 requires it when travelling by air.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (2)
Qatar Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06 Qatar Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06
Accommodation: Required
Provide hotel booking for the whole stay or a registered host.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Invitation: In some cases
For a private stay through Hayya, the host registers the hosting request.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Other vaccinations: In some cases
Polio vaccination is required in some circumstances; confirm the itinerary-specific conditions before travel.
UK FCDO · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Children:
A1 applicants can add dependants under 18 using each child’s details and required documents.
Hayya / Qatar Tourism · Recorded check 2026-10-06

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Payment, transit and practical tips

Emergency numbers: General 999 · Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Driving side: Right
eSIM availability: Ooredoo offers a visitor eSIM online for compatible devices; physical SIM counters are listed at Hamad Airport.
Cash declaration: Declare cash, qualifying bearer instruments, precious metals and stones totalling QAR 50,000 or more, or its foreign-currency equivalent.
Duty-free allowance: The MFA guide lists personal non-commercial gifts up to QAR 3,000 and 400 cigarettes or 20 cigars; other restrictions and conditions still apply.
Medicines: Check the Ministry of Public Health medicine list and request the free personal-use permit where applicable. Apply at least 5 working days before travel; decisions are stated within 3 working days after complete requirements, and an approved permit is valid for 90 days. Prescription and medical report must be recent, with the original documents available.
Overstaying: MOI publishes QAR 200 per day for tourist and GCC visit overstays. Cases beyond the published QAR 12,000 administrative threshold are referred for further calculation; this is not an assurance that liability ends there.
Leaving the country: Settle any assessed overstay fine before departure and follow the departure date granted at entry.

Best time to visit

Desert climate with hot summers, mild winters and limited winter rainfall; the tourism guide recommends November to February.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Qatar visa for Kenyans?

100 QAR. See the fee breakdown and its components below.

How long can Kenyans stay in Qatar?

Not confirmed

What documents do I need for the Qatar visa?

Hayya and current arrival pages specify three months from arrival; another MOI page and British guidance specify six. Keep six months pending confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.; Upload a recent personal photo and clear passport information pages for Hayya.; Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket for the applicable tourist route.; Provide hotel accommodation for the full visit or a registered family/friend host..