Do Russian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
The official link goes to visitqatar.com. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.
Qatar entry rules for Russian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None |
| Fee | Free |
| Stay | 30 days, extendable by 30 |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Russian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Qatar entry requirements.
The details for a Russian passport.
Free visa-free entry. Visit Qatar renamed visa on arrival to 'visa-free entry' (same scheme). On 2026-10-10 and 2026-10-11 this nationality was not on Visit Qatar's list of nationalities that must pay a fee or apply before travel. Bring a confirmed return or onward ticket and a hotel booking. For stays over 30 days, buy MOPH-registered health insurance before travel (FCDO). The 30-day stay (extendable once by 30 through the MOI) comes from the 2017 visa-waiver scheme and is not shown on any official page that can be read; it is the conservative reading. Carry 6 months' passport validity (FCDO, Canada, Irish DFA).
How long it must be valid.
Carry at least 6 months' validity. FCDO (reviewed 19 Aug 2026, updated 7 Oct 2026): valid at least 6 months from arrival. Irish DFA: minimum 6 months. Canada: 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave. US State Dept: 3 months, but 6 months for its visa-on-arrival entry. Visit Qatar: at least 3 months from arrival. German FO (Oct 2026): 6 months at entry. Netherlands Worldwide (Sep 2026): at least 3 months on arrival. France Diplomatie: more than 6 months.
Recent changes in Qatar.
- 2026-08-19 — FCDO updated its guidance on bringing prescription and controlled medicines into Qatar: carry a prescription plus a medical report (English or Arabic, issued within the last 6 months); MOPH has an electronic permit service for controlled medicines.
The short answers.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
No. Russian citizens don’t need a visa for Qatar for stays of 30 days, extendable by 30.
How much does it cost for Russian citizens?
Free. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Qatar?
30 days, extendable by 30. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Russian citizens apply?
On the official site, visitqatar.com. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Qatar visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.