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Qatar visa requirements for Canada citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa on arrival
Canada citizens get a visa on arrival for Qatar.
Entry details
Holders of a Canada passport get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed when visiting Qatar. The Canada passport currently ranks #24 among the world's top 100 with 161 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Qatar citizens travelling to Canada — visa required.
Before you fly
🏛️ Official government option
Official Qatar Hayya portal · fee: varies. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Canada → Qatar
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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