Qatar visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Qatari Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Ethiopia citizens travelling to Qatar for a period of 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Certificate of vaccination is not required for Ethiopians to travel to Qatar.
  • Proof of Sufficient Funds by presenting evidence of sufficient funds to support visit to Qatar such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
  • If they have a tourist visa, travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
  • All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qatar is 3 hours, 18 minutes.
  • Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) hence, there is no time difference between Ethiopia and Qatar.
  • Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
  • Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
  • Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment, and/or fines.
  • Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar; treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. 
  • Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
  • The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
  • While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
  • Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
  • Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
  • There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
  • Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
  • Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
  • English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
  • Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the central of the country’s tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qatar a safe country to visit?

Qatar is the 16th safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking. Violent crime is very low and most tourists will never face any safety concern. The most common crime is pickpocketing but there is a large police presence throughout the country.

Is it safe to go to Qatar?

Qatar is relatively a very safe place. But, always remember that you got to be careful when you are in a foreign place, especially when you are a lady. Doha is still classed as a safe place to visit. Security has been tightened throughout the region.

Can you drink alcohol in Qatar?

It is an offence to drink alcohol or be drunk in public. Alcohol is available at licensed hotel restaurants and bars, and expatriates living in Qatar can obtain alcohol capital for on a permit system. Do not carry alcohol around with you (except to take it on the day of collection from the warehouse to your home).

What is the main source of income in Qatar?

The main sources of income are oil, natural gas, fertilizers and petrochemical industry. In 2004, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 20%, 0.2% of which is generated in agriculture, 62.2% in industry and 37.6% in services.

How is the economy in Qatar?

Qatar's economy is driven by the exploitation of natural gas and petroleum resources. Qatar has about 12% of the world's proven reserves of natural gas, the third-largest reserves in the world.