Qatar visa for New Zealand citizens

As a New Zealand passport holder, your journey to Qatar is wonderfully straightforward, with visa-free entry allowing for stays of up to 30 days; this convenient status applies to tourist visas, of which there are three main types available upon arrival. Planning your trip around the cooler months, typically from October to April, will ensure a more comfortable experience exploring Doha, especially given the time difference of 11 hours between Auckland and Doha. While English is widely spoken in tourist areas, learning a few basic Arabic phrases can greatly enhance your interactions with locals and navigate daily life, such as ordering your karak chai at a local cafe.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Onward ticket
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist E-Visa (A1)
30d$27valid 1mo
Apply
TouristGCC Resident Visa (A2)
30d$27valid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisa with ETA (A3)
30d$0valid 1mo
Apply
FamilyVisa for Companion of GCC Citizen (A4)
30d$27valid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Visa Waiver, 90 days within 180 days)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Visa Waiver, 30 days)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristVisa on Arrival (30 days, paid)
30d$27multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TransitTransit Visa (Up to 96 hours)
4d$27valid 4d
TouristJoint Tourist Visa – Qatar & Oman
30d$27valid 1mo
OtherVisit Visa
$27
OtherGCC Residents Visit Visa
$27
FamilyEntry Visa for Companions of GCC Nationals
$27
BusinessBusinessmen Visa
$55
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
TouristVisa-Free Entry for GCC Citizens
$0multiple-entry

NZ advises against travel due to Middle East conflict.

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