Do Israeli 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.
Qatar entry rules for Israeli citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa (no standard route identified) |
| Checked | Not verified yet · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Israeli passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Qatar entry requirements.
The details for an Israeli passport.
Israel appears in neither Visit Qatar's nationality selector nor its fee list (re-checked 11 Oct 2026), and no official tourist route for Israeli passports was found. Qatar and Israel have no diplomatic relations. Do not plan travel without written confirmation from Qatari authorities. Baseline (Feb 2026): e-visa.
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 Israeli citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Yes. Israeli citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Qatar.
Where do Israeli 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.