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Qatar visa requirements for Philippines citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 ยท verified against the Passport Index dataset
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e-Visa required
Philippines citizens need an e-visa, applied for online for Qatar.
๐ Skip the visa with a third-country document
Qatar admits Philippines citizens on better terms if they already hold certain visas or residence permits of other countries:
Visa on arrival ยท 30 days
Qatar: GCC residents get a single-entry 30-day visa on arrival.
Qualifying documents: GCC residence permit
Conditions: GCC residence valid 3+ more months, approved profession on the residence card, hotel booking and return ticket; extendable by another 30 days
Source: MOI Qatar / visitqatar.com ยท verified 2026-07-04
Entry details
Holders of a Philippines passport need an e-visa, applied for online when visiting Qatar. The Philippines passport currently ranks #89 among the world's top 100 with 66 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Qatar citizens travelling to Philippines โ visa-free for up to 30 days.
How to get the e-visa
๐๏ธ Official government option
Official Qatar Hayya portal ยท fee: varies. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal โ๐งณ Before you travel: Philippines โ Qatar
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