Qatar visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Qatari Visa is not required for Kenyans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Kenya passport holders can visit Qatar for a duration of 30 days by obtaining an e-visa.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Qatar. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Kenyans can extend their stay for another 30 days by applying to the immigration department in Qatar.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Qatar and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Prospective visitors can get to Qatar from any international airport in Kenya. These international airports can be found in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopia Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Qatar.
  • The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Doha, Qatar is 6 hours, 5 minutes, 9 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 6 hours, 35 minutes.
  • The Qatari Riyal is the official currency used in Qatar.  Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Qatar is an Islamic dominated country, with majority off its citizens belonging to the Sunni sector of Islam, while Shiites sector comprise around 10% of Qatar's Muslim population. The government of Qatar recognise the existence of the following churches, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic, and Indian Christian. 
  • Arabic is the official language spoken in Qatar. Engish is also spoken in the country, principally as a foreign language.
  • Museum of Islamic Art, the Pearl-Qatar and Doha corniche are some of the tourist sites that visitors can visit in Qatar.
  • Qatar has an arid climate, with mild, pleasant winters and hot, humid summers. Sandstorms and dust storms are almost regular. It has two main seasons, a cooler season from December to February, and a hot season from April to October. 
  • Harees, balaleet, saloona, margoog, madrouba and Luqaimat are some of the meals tourists can try during their stay in Qatar.
  • Tourists are advised to budget between $60 to spend per day on expenses in Qatar.
  • Car rentals, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Qatar.
  • The power and socket plug used in Qatar are of Type D and G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The timezone in Qatar is the Arabian Standard Time (GMT +3), which means the time in Kenya and Qatar are the same.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions


When is the best time to travel to Qatar?

The best months to visit Qatar are November to early April when the weather is cool and conducive.


Is it safe to travel to Qatar?

 Violent crime is very low in Qatar and most tourists hardly face any safety concern. The most common crime in Qatar is pickpocketing, however, there is a large police presence throughout the country.


Can I bring alcohol into Qatar?

Tourists are to be aware that bringing along alcohol, narcotic drugs, pornographic materials, and even pork are prohibited in Qatar.


What are the emergency telephone numbers in Qatar?

999 is Qatar's emergency number which can be used to contact the police, ambulance and also the fire department in Qatar.


i want to travel to qatar as watchman what should i do to get asponsor to be there?
Felister Kilonzo

4 years ago

Is it possible?

David magoma

3 years ago

Help me get to qatar please

Francis

3 years ago

How does someone go about it

John

3 years ago

Am a driver and am an electrician willing to work in Qatar please am looking for connection

Laban Omondi

3 years ago

Please if someone can help am ready for any job in Qatar

Jared Okuta

2 years ago

Yeah need a job

Abdullahi

2 years ago

I'm from Kenya I need to work in Qatar as a driver

Victoria Aoko Osore

2 years ago

I'm Victoria I'm looking for house keeping job, waitress or cleaner I have experience in both areas of sections reach on my WhatsApp number +254708198440

Daniel wangila ojuma

2 years ago

Help me to qatar for job please

Dennis mwendwa

1 year ago

Am Dennis looking Forward to work in Qatar ,as a waiter ,house keeper ,watchman or any other job ...please, here is my phone number 0727244132

Rashid

1 year ago

Rashid Ojwang, looking for a Qatar Job, any job be it waiter, house keeper or even watchman. I also happen to have pharmacy studies so I have an experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Really in need of a sponsor. Watsapp contact, 0718430390.


Am a citizen from kenya can I process the visa to travel to Qatar for work?
Mahdan

3 years ago

Please allow me to get a job

Wycliffe Ochieng Ongugo

3 years ago

Can I process a visa to Qatar for work

Geofrey

3 years ago

Iam in need of working in qatar.i have my passport and i would like to do any job.my profession is Secretary.i can do any administrative duties and even security quard.i have Expirience with my credentials with me.kindly link me?

Thuita peter

2 years ago

Am a Kenyan citizen in need of work in qatar as a truck conveyor experienced for 6years

Albashir Ibrahim suraw

1 year ago

Can I process a visa to Qatar for work


Am a citizen from kenya can I process the visa to travel to Qatar for work?
GETRY MASITSA

2 years ago

Is Qatar visa open for domestic workers now

Ismail kassimu gao

1 year ago

I need it but for free


Am a citizen from kenya can I process the visa to travel to Qatar for work?
Nancy

3 years ago

I would recommend to work Qatar through Free visa

TIBERIUS WAFULA KHAEMBA

3 years ago

I am Kenyan citizen aged 36 years old holding a driving licence and computer certificate willing to work in Qatar , kindly let me have a visa to work in Qatar as a driver


I want to kwon about visa to Kenya?

AK0790857?

How much does it cost to Qatar converted to ksh/?
walter

3 years ago

i want to know


Do i need a goodconduct certificate to get to qatar?

if some one going kenya and he is visa trasferd to residence he can come back?

iwoul reconef to work to qatar through free visa?

I live in kenya,born in kenya, study in kenya and having a valid passport I want to look a Job for Qatar what the procedure did I supposed to pass before entering to Qatar?

How much is a Driver paid in Qatar in ksh?
Zainab

1 year ago

How much is a driver paid in Qatar


Would I get the job in qutar??
john

3 years ago

Am willing to work in Qatar as an electrician

Mohamed said abdi

3 years ago

I need a job in qatar electric seller

Mwiti Mutuma Juvenalis

3 years ago

Even a work of watchman I can fit


I want to come for working?
Samuel Anderea Otiso

1 year ago

I to working Visa for Qatar and I'm in Kenya


Ihave many people who need job they have valid passport?
Abdalla Yusuf

1 year ago

My name is Abdalla I worked before as a security guard in Qatar for 5years, and now I return back home Kenya, but here I have friends and relatives they have valid passport and they really want to come and work there, how should I do or help them to come.


Hi can I come to work to qatar on a free visa from Kenya? If yes, how much does it cost? Can I renew the visa while in Qatar??
Lucy wanjiku

3 years ago

How to apply a free visa from Kenya to Qatar


By visiting Moi Qatari visa, can anyone put incorrect information about your visa??

Is it true Kenyan passport holders don't need Visa to Qatar ??

I'm electricians and am looking for job?

What are the requirements if one needs to travel to Qatar from Kenya for long term work purposes??

Which jobs are offered in qatar?
Mwiti Mutuma Juvenalis

3 years ago

Requesting a job please I'm jobless from meru kenya

Mwiti Mutuma Juvenalis

3 years ago

My telephone number 0795207790 if any job contact me if possible from 4 pm to 8am morning I'm available I'm ready to work


I INTEND TO TRAVEL TO QATAR BY 10TH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS A TOURIST.iAM A KENYAN AND A KENYAN PASSPORT HOLDER .WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVEL DURING THE COVID PERIOD?

Are their job opportunity as domestic worker for a Kenyan citizen who is a man and how will he get to Qatar?

To live and work in Qatar, how is the procedures about?

HOW MUCH MUST PAY?

I need a visit visa to Qatar where do I apply and how much in kenya.?
HELEN

2 years ago

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR A KENYAN ON OFFICIAL VISIT

Eric Njiru

1 year ago

Where do I apply... Which website


How can one check of they have a travel ban?
esther

1 year ago

How can I check if I have a travel ban to qatar


Wanted to know if my visa is under processing?
Francis

2 years ago

My visa

Francis

2 years ago

My visa


If i have a passport for how long should i wait for a visa?

What are Requirements needed to get free visa, and how can I apply, ? And from which site??
Abdalla

8 months ago

I need to get free visa


can I be athletic for Qatar?

How do I apply for the passport without scan?

How do I apply for the passport without scam?

How do i get a freelance visa and how much does it cost?

As a watchman at Qatar how much money in Kenyan shillings?
Martin mandela

2 years ago

Kindly


As a watchman at Qatar how much money in Kenyan shillings?
Thomas Ombasa Fred

1 year ago

Am looking for a job


Am A Kenyan registered nurse , need to work Qatar as a nurse can I get a job there?

Any ajent can help me to go katar?
Benny kimani

2 years ago

Hello. There are plenty of agencies to take you to Qatar as last ng as you have a valid passport and good conduct


Can I get a loan to Qatar????

Is it a must someone to be vaccinated before travelling to qatar?

Can I get free visa from kenya? I want to come and look for ajob,I am 25 yrs old I am a cook I have a valid passport,good conduct,covid vaccine certificate,and medical test results kindly advise thankyou?

How much is Qatar free visa?
bonface mwenda

2 years ago

how much cost


Am trying to apply for the visa but it's not going through it's reading transfered to residence?

How long should I wait for my unser? Which way? Am a citizen from Kenya can I apply free visa to Qatar?

Am a Kenyan who lives in Nairobi kenya how can I get a Qatari visa?

If i finish my contract as kadama can i able to apply for free visa so that i can work in a company without going back to Kenya??

How can travel to qadar?

I am a Kenyan citizen and I am flying from Istanbul passing Doha on Tuesday my transit ticket is like 19hours so do I have right to enter Doha and enjoy there for that period of time??

How do I get Visa to Qatar?

Can I get a visit visa to Qatar now? If so what are the requirements ? I really need a freelance or visit visa plz?

Is Qatar open for domestic workers now??

Can I get a person who will take me in Qatar?

I want to apply hotel job?

Free Visa to Qatar?

How do I check my Visa application status?

Hello i want to apply visiting visa for qatar?
Samwel muriuki

2 years ago

Hallo I want to work in Qatar pliz help I have


My work visa is available when is my flight ticket?

I'm currently in Lebanon but my boss Is in qatar she has tried applying my working visa it's now two months it's not out yet what could be the problem I'm a Kenyan citizen?

Can I stay and work in qartar on a contract?

I don't have my father's id can I use for somebody id or guardian?

I don't have my father's id can I use for somebody id or guardian?

I don't have my father's id can I use for somebody id or guardian?

Can I be connected with immigration urgents to Qatar??

I Adan Bishar Mohamed Kenya citizen I interested to work in Qatar airport I need visa haw can I get Qatar visa?

Must I have a visa to travel to Qatar as a worker?

how can i start the proses?

If am to apply for a nursing visa so thst l can get a job in Qatar as an assistant nurse, what do l need and how much in Kenyan shillings. In Kenya at the moment.?

What if I’m Kenyan and I want to drive to Qatar from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Please advise if I can get visa on arrival and the cost for 2 days.?

What if I’m Kenyan and I want to drive to Qatar from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Please advise if I can get visa on arrival and the cost for it if I’ll only spend 2 days there.?

what amount should be enough to spend in qatar for a family of 3?

Can you get a residence if you have an offer letter from a company that wants to hire you?

Good paid jobs in Qatar?

Am a kenyan citizen with a valid passport i want to apply for a free visa to qatar,I wanted to know about the requirements and the cost of this process please help?

How can I get qatar visiting visa from kenya? Is it possible for someone to get a free visa after she or he comes with visiting visa.?

Ineed security guard jobs vacancies visa how can get it???

Which job is available for form four leavers?

What are Job vacancies available?

Do I need medical certificate to apply qatar free visa?

How much can I pay for a personal work visa to qatar?

I need urgently vist to Qatar to collect a sick person how soon is the visa?

How much can I pay for the e-visa when visiting Qatar from kenya?