VisaBuddy / South Africa passport / Qatar
🇿🇦 Do South African citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Good news: South Africa citizens do not currently need a visa to visit Qatar. Typical allowed stay: 30 days.
No visa needed
South Africa → Qatar
RequirementVisa not required
Allowed stay30 days
Details30 days Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements.[207] e-Visa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa.[208] These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival. Male travelers
What to doYou can travel visa-free. Carry a valid passport (usually 6 months validity) and proof of onward travel.
Requirements
- No visa needed for short tourist/business stays.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
- An immigration officer still makes the final entry decision.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can South Africa passport holders go?
🇹🇠Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for South Africa passport holders
Visiting Qatar from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇠Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.