Visa Information

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Documents Required

• Click here for Tourist Checklist
• Click here for Tourist Checklist for Qatari Citizens
• Guarantor Letter
• Data Protection
• Parental Authorization letter
• Invitation letter

Important note:

• Travel Insurance must have at least 2 days additional after the departure date from the Schengen states and should be issued by a local insurance company.
• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

All documents required from the checklist must be submitted in original for each application, if one family member is covering the expense his original employment letter and original bank statement should be submitted with his application and copy with the other family member.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( click here)

Passport must be submitted with the application and sent to the Italian Embassy for the duration of the visa process. Exemption are available for Cabin crew staff and emergency business/medical travel where applicant can collect the passport after 2 working days upon providing proof of the work/emergency reason (copy of roaster or business invitation letter)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Documents Required

• Click here for Business Checklist
• Form C
• Form A

Important note:

• Travel Insurance must have at least 2 days additional after the departure date from the Schengen states and should be issued by a local insurance company.
• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( click here)

Passport must be submitted with the application and sent to the Italian Embassy for the duration of the visa process. Exemption are available for Cabin crew staff and emergency business/medical travel where applicant can collect the passport after 2 working days upon providing proof of the work/emergency reason (copy of roaster or business invitation letter)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Please note:

Documents Required

For information regarding transit visa kindly write an email to [email protected]

• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( Click Here)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Additional services:

Please note:

Additional services

• The applicable visa fee in Qatari Riyals is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of QAR 28 for short term visa per application over and above visa fees.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

For information regarding employment visa kindly write an email to [email protected]

• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( Click Here)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Documents Required

Requisite documents for Study visa

Click here for Study Checklist

Any other specific document requested by the Embassy

Important note:

• Travel Insurance must have at least 2 days additional after the departure date from the Schengen states and should be issued by a local insurance company.
• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert GroupFormat). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days (Click Here).

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Documents Required

Requisite documents for medical visa (short term visa up to 90 days)

Click here for Medical Checklist

Kindly note that the person accompanying the patient will have to provide documents as per the Tourist visa.

Important note:

• Travel Insurance must have at least 2 days additional after the departure date from the Schengen states and should be issued by a local insurance company.
• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( Click Here)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Additional services:

Please note:

Additional services

• The applicable visa fee in Qatari Riyals is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of QAR 28 for short term visa per application over and above visa fees.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

For information regarding Sport visa kindly write an email to [email protected]

• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( Click Here)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Exceptions and Exemption of visa fee

Service fees:

Please note:

Additional services

• The applicable visa fee in Qatari Riyals is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of QAR 30 for short term visa per application over and above visa fees.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Requisite documents for EU-Relatives visa (short term visa up to 90 days)

Click here for EU-Relatives visa Checklist

Important note:

• Travel Insurance must have at least 2 days additional after the departure date from the Schengen states and should be issued by a local insurance company.
• Applicant with a valid QID can submit the visa request only on the passport that is registered on the back of the QID, passport number on the QID and physical passport must match

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications can take minimum 15 calendar days. For certain nationalities under consultation can take minimum 25 calendar days ( Click Here)

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Documents Required

STUDY (National or Schengen)

• Click here for STUDY LONG STAY CHECKLIST
• Click here for STUDY SHORT STAY CHECKLIST

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size
The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert GroupFormat). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications is approximately to 20 calendar days depending in the Embassy decision.

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Service fees:

Please note:

Additional services

• The applicable visa fee in Qatari Riyals is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• For long term visa (National Visa) Applicant shall be levied a service charge of QAR 30 per application over and above visa fees.
• All fees are non-refundable

Documents Required

Click here for Re-ENTRY CHECKLIST

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert GroupFormat). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Click here for Photo Specifications guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications is approximately to 20 calendar days depending in the Embassy decision.

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

Download Forms

Application Form

Visa Fees

Service fees:

Please note:

Additional services

• The applicable visa fee in Qatari Riyals is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• For long term visa (National Visa) Applicant shall be levied a service charge of QAR 30 per application over and above visa fees.
• All fees are non-refundable

Documents Required

Click here for Mission Checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use white colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.
• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
• VFS staff will verify applicant identity at the biometric booth, applicant appearance in person and the photo on the passport must match and applicant need to be identifiable from their official documents or the application cannot be accepted

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 x 4.5 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert GroupFormat). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

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Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications is approximately to 20 calendar days depending in the Embassy decision.

For application submitted on Thursday the processing time is counted from the the next working day after the submission

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