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Qatar Philippines passport holders need a visa for Qatar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Yes, an e-Visa is required
- Entry requirement
- e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Hayya Tourist E-Visa (A1); also A2 for GCC residents, A3 'Visa with ETA' for nationals or residents of specific countries
- Fee
- QAR 100, non-refundable (pay within 14 days of the 'Pending Payment' status)
- Valid for
- As stated on the e-Visa
- Stay
- As stated on the e-Visa; can be extended before expiry
- Processing
- Online; may require accommodation confirmation within 30 days
- Apply
- Apply before travel and keep the approved e-Visa; update it if you change passports
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival.
- Show a return flight ticket and proof of accommodation (hotel booking covering the whole stay, or hosting by family or friends registered on Hayya).
- Visitors on a Hayya e-Visa or visa-free entry may not work in Qatar.
- US passport holders use the 'Visa-Free for US Citizens (F1)' route on Hayya; Visit Qatar describes it as valid two years with stays up to 90 days each.
- The old printed Hayya Card is no longer valid for entry.
Official source: Hayya Portal - Qatar's official e-Visa platform · Not yet confirmed officially: Visa-free stay lengths per nationality (30 vs 90 days) not stated on the pages read, Ministry of Interior (portal.moi.gov.qa) page not checked; Visit Qatar (tourism authority) used for the visa-free count and US citizen details, evisa.stay and evisa.processing times, recentChanges: no dated 2025-2026 changes found, scamWarning: none found on the pages read
What Philippines passport holders need to do
- Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
- Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.
Philippines is one of 99 passports in the “e-visa” group for Qatar. See the full Qatar visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Asia for Philippines passport holders
Qatar is one of 41 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #63 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 24 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Brunei | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Cambodia | Visa-free | – |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Indonesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Laos | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 21 days |
 Myanmar | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Philippines passport holders need a visa for Qatar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Can Filipino citizens apply for Qatar visa online?
Yes. Philippines passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Qatar, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.
Do Qatar citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Qatar passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Qatar visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Qatar before you book.