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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Does a Kenyan need a visa for Qatar ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Qatar or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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 ยท Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR, ุฑ.ู‚) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +974

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Kenya (G) works with sockets in Qatar.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatari passport holders visiting Kenya: Qatari passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
37e-Visa
95visa required

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Questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Kenyan 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 Kenya?

Qatari passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.