Transit visa for Doha (DOH)
Who can connect at Hamad International Airport, Qatar, without a visa: an airside transfer on one ticket, staying in the international transit area.
- Indian passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed to connect airside at Hamad International Airport on one ticket, flying on within 24 hours.
- Pakistani passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed to connect airside at Hamad International Airport on one ticket, flying on within 24 hours.
- Bangladeshi passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed to connect airside at Hamad International Airport on one ticket, flying on within 24 hours.
- Sri Lankan passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed to connect airside at Hamad International Airport on one ticket, flying on within 24 hours.
- Nepali passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed to connect airside at Hamad International Airport on one ticket, flying on within 24 hours.
Leaving the airport during the layover
Indians and Pakistanis can get a visa on arrival with a prepaid hotel booking through Discover Qatar, or a Hayya e-visa in advance. Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans and Nepalis need a Hayya tourist visa before travel. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand visa have easier routes.
Watch out
A self-transfer on separate tickets needs a Qatari visa to collect and check in bags again.
Checked on 25 October 2026 against these sources. Transit rules change often, and the airline and the immigration authority have the final say, so confirm with your airline before you travel.