Qatar passport power
Asia · PassRank 105 · ranked 93rd of 199
The Qatar passport has a PassRank score of 105 in 2026, placing it 93rd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 69 destinations visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA — that is 105 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 29 require an e-visa and 64 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Qatar passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 69 |
| Visa on arrival | 27 |
| eTA / ETA | 9 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 105 |
| e-Visa | 29 |
| Visa required | 64 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 105. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Qatar itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (69)
Countries and territories the Qatar passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Bahrain | — |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 180 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | — |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Jordan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kuwait | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Lebanon | 180 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 15 days |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Sudan | 30 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 10 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (27)
Destinations that issue the Qatar passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (9)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Qatar passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Canada | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (29)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Israel | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (64)
Destinations where Qatar passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Vatican | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Qatar passport holders visit visa-free?
The Qatar passport has a PassRank score of 105, meaning holders can enter 105 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 69 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA. A further 29 require an e-visa and 64 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Qatar passport's rank in 2026?
The Qatar passport ranks 93rd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 105. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Qatar need a visa for the United States?
Qatar passport holders use an eTA (ESTA) for the United States rather than a full visa. Apply via the official ESTA site before travel.
How is the Qatar PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Qatar passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (69), visa on arrival (27) and eTA/ETA (9). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21