Qatar Visa Requirements for South African citizens in 2025
Last Updated: June 13, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
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1) Visa Not Required
Travelers holding South African passports are welcomed to Qatar without the need for a tourist visa in 2025. Enjoy up to 30 days days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.
Entry Requirement
Allowed Stay
30 days
Purpose of Travel
Tourist
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Further Notes
- Available at Hamad International Airport. The Visa Waiver Facility (of 30 days) cannot be facilitated if stay is less than 1 night, a Transit Visa should be applied for instead. Label is put in the passport in addition to a stamp upon arrival after satisfying the entry requirements.
- e-Visa, Transit Visa from Qatar Airways (9–96 hours) and ETA are also available. eVisa refers to a Tourist Visa. These three methods are all acceptable alternatives for tourism should the South African passport holder wish not to use the Visa Waiver Facility available upon arrival.
- Male travelers who are ordinarily a resident in Qatar require an Exit Visa/ Permit.
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General Information about Qatar
- Name (Common): Qatar
- Name (Official): State of Qatar
- Population: 2881060
- Area: 11586
- Capital: Doha
- Currency: Qatari riyal
- Language: Arabic
- Calling Code: +9
- Region: Asia
- Subregion: Western Asia
Travel Advisory for Qatar
Advisory Message: Qatar has a current risk level of 3 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling Qatar.
Score: 3.0
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/qatar
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.
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