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QatarQatar visa requirements for New Zealand citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Qatar entry requirements for New Zealand citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Qatar
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Good to know
- Many nationalities get a free visa waiver on arrival; some must pre-book a Discover Qatar hotel before arrival.
Easier alternatives for New Zealand passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the New Zealand passport than Qatar, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Qatar at a glance for travellers
- 99 of 198 passports can enter Qatar without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The New Zealand passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Visit Qatar: visas | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Qatar MOI: visit visas | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Qatar Ministry of Interior – visas | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Qatar entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Qatar?
New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Qatar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do New Zealand passport holders need for Qatar?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do New Zealand passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Qatar?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.