Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Qatar?
The official link goes to hayya.qa. 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 Vietnamese citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Hayya e-Visa (A1 tourist; A3 if holding a US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Australia/NZ visa or residence) |
| Fee | QAR 100 |
| Stay | 30 days (Hayya A1) |
| When to apply | Apply before travel |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Vietnamese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Qatar entry requirements.
The details for a Vietnamese passport.
Confirmed 2026-10-10 and re-checked 2026-10-11: Visit Qatar lists this nationality among 'select nationalities required to pay a fee'. Routes: Hayya A1 tourist e-visa (hotel reservation needed; QAR 100 paid after approval), Hayya A3 if holding a valid Schengen/UK/US/Canada/Australia/NZ visa or residence, or QAR 100 on arrival with a prepaid Discover Qatar hotel booking. The 30-day A1 stay is not confirmed on a page that can be read. Carry 6 months' passport validity. Visit Qatar: tourist visas 'can be applied for on the Hayya platform for a cost of QAR 100' (fee re-confirmed 11 Oct 2026).
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 Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Yes. Vietnamese citizens apply online for the Hayya e-Visa (A1 tourist; A3 if holding a US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Australia/NZ visa or residence) before travelling for stays of 30 days (Hayya A1).
How much does it cost for Vietnamese citizens?
QAR 100. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Qatar?
30 days (Hayya A1). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Vietnamese citizens apply?
Apply before travel.
Where do Vietnamese citizens apply?
On the official site, hayya.qa. 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.