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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Qatar πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Qatar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Qatar or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Qatar: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 28 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Qatar at a glance

Capital: Doha Β· Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR, Ψ±.Ω‚) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +974

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Qatar uses plug types G, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Qatar: 240 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Qatar β†’

Easier destinations near Qatar for Ethiopian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatari passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Qatari passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

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Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Qatar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Qatari need a visa for Ethiopia?

Qatari passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.