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• Consular services

Schengen visas

General information  .

The Schengen area encompasses 26 European countries without border controls between them: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. 

The Schengen visa allows the holder to travel to any of the Schengen States and to transit through their territory, but it does not automatically entitle them to enter the Schengen area. The border authorities can refuse entry if the visa holder does not provide proof of the purpose and specifics of the trip, or if any of the other entry requirements are not met (please refer to the section “Conditions for entry into Spain").

Required documents  

2. Photograph. A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face. Photographs of minors must not show any part of the adult holding them.  

3. Valid, unexpired passport. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date from the Schengen territory. It must also contain at least two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.  

4. Travel medical insurance. The insurance must cover the costs of repatriation for medical reasons or death, as well as for urgent healthcare and/or emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area. Coverage must be of at least €30,000 or its equivalent in local currency. If the application is for a multiple entry visa, the medical insurance must be valid for the first planned entry. The applicant must undertake to purchase insurance for future trips. 

5. Payment of the visa fee. The amount of the visa fee is 80 euros for people aged over 12 and 40 euros for children of 6 to 11. Children aged 5 and under are exempt from the fee. Different fees are applied for nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cabo Verde and Russia, pursuant to the respective Visa Facilitation Agreements formalized with these countries. 

6. Documents corroborating the purpose of travel and the specifics of the stay, that the visa applicant has sufficient financial means, as well as the intention of the visa applicant to leave the Schengen area before the visa expires.  

7. Proof of residence in the consular district.  Valid Qatar ID, Certificate issued by Ministry of Interior of Qatar mentioning how long the applicant has been residing in the country, certificate issued by the employer/sponsor of the applicant mentioning salary, position at the organization and period of employment at the company.​

When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview. 

Only those applications meeting the requirements specified in sections 1, 2, 3 and 5 will be accepted. 

Procedure​  

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from third-country nationals residing in the consular district who are travelling to Spain as their only or main destination. 

• Who can apply for a visa: Applications must be submitted in person. If the applicant is a minor, the application must be submitted by their legal representatives. 
• Place of submission : Applications must be submitted in person at the Consular Office or, when available, at the Visa Application Centre. In either case, an appointment is necessary.    
• Visa application period: Visa applications must be submitted between 6 months and 15 days before the scheduled date of travel. Seafarers may apply for the visa up to 9 months before the date of travel.   
• Biometric data capturing: The applicant's facial image and fingerprints will be captured during the visa application procedure. Applicants under 12 and applicants whose fingerprints have been taken in the last 59 months are exempt from fingerprint taking. However, in the latter case, if the applicant's prints are of poor quality, the Consular Office will request that they come back in to have their fingerprints retaken. 
• Rectifying the application: The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview. 
• Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is of 15 calendar days as of the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended to 45 calendar days if an interview or additional documents are requested. Visa applications submitted by nationals of certain States require consultation with the central authorities that could affect the duration of the visa procedure. 
• ​Return of passport and other documentation: The Consular Office or Visa Application Centre will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.  
• Permission granted by the visa: A visa does not automatically entitle someone to enter the Schengen area. The traveller must meet all legal entry requirements (see section "Conditions for entry into Spain"). 
• Visa refusal: Visa refusals will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based. 
• Appeals: If a visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal. 

Complaints or suggestions about the service received or about the visa application procedure can be submitted online through this website . They may also be submitted in writing at this Consular Office.

Data protection​ 

Persons wishing to exercise their rights of access, rectification and erasure of their personal data in the Visa Information System (VIS) may do so by addressing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation: 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation Inspección General de Servicios Postal address: Plaza de la Provincia, 1, Madrid, España Email: [email protected]​  

The following forms may be used to do so: 

Persons whose visa application has been refused because they are banned from entering the Schengen area may exercise their rights of access, rectification and erasure of their personal data in the Schengen Information System (SIS) by addressing the Ministry of the Interior.   

Basic legislation 

 Community Code on Visas 

How to apply for a Spain visa from Qatar

Step 1: Discover the Spain visa for Qatar citizens

• The Schengen visa is for Qataris who wish to make short trips to Spain and the 27 other European countries to which the visa grants access. 
• As there are multiple steps to apply for a Spain visa from Qatar, would-be applicants should endeavor to have a clear idea of the application process before they decide to apply. Browse the following 10 steps for how to apply so that you are prepared to meet the various requirements pertaining to the Schengen visa for Qatar citizens and residents traveling to Spain. If you feel you can fulfill the obligations pertaining to processing times, required documents, and Spain visa fees, you should proceed with your trip to the Schengen area.  

Step 2: Decide when to apply (processing time for Spain Schengen visa)

• Getting a decision on your Spain visa from Qatar typically takes upwards of 15 days (60 days at most). Keeping the processing time for the Spain visa from Qatar in mind, applicants should neither apply too early nor too late (six months before you leave is too early, and 14 days before is too late). As much as possible, plan your flight so that you have enough time to meet the Spain visa requirements for Qatar citizens (for example, if your Qatari passport is set to expire in the next six months, you will likely need to renew it in order to apply for the Spain visa from Qatar.

Step 3: Find out where to apply for a Schengen visa from Qatar

• The Spain visa from Qatar is processed by the Spanish Embassy in Doha. 
• Contact us to find your Spain Schengen visa application destination in Qatar. 

Step 4: Pick your Spain visas and types for Qatar passport holders

• There are more than 10 different Spain visas and types ; you will need to select one of them on your Spain Schengen visa application form. All the types relate to different purposes for travel—Tourism, Business, etc. Ask yourself, “What is the main purpose of my journey;” this will help you select the most appropriate visa type. For example, if you are a camera operator traveling to Barcelona to shoot a movie there, you should apply for a “Schengen visa for film crew” type of Spain visa from Qatar. 
• See all of the Schengen visa types .

Step 5: Pick your entry category for the Spain visa from Qatar

• The Spain visa from Qatar has single, double, and multiple-entry categories for Spain visas and types. The best category of Schengen visa for the Qatar citizens who plan to travel back and forth between Qatar and Spain is the multiple-entry, as it places no limits on entries and exits to the zone. In contrast, Schengen area access is severely restricted by the single-entry category (a single-entry holder could travel from Qatar to Spain, but once he or she left Spain, they would not be allowed back into the country—even if time was left on their visa). Less restrictive than the single but less flexible as the multiple is the double entry Schengen visa for Qataris, which grants two entries (in this scenario, a Qatari citizen or resident could fly to Spain after leaving it the first time (should he or she attempt to re-enter the Schengen area after leaving it a second time, however, they would be denied access to the zone for a third time). 

Step 6: Access the Schengen visa form and see how much does a Spain visa cost

• Look over the questions asked on the Spain visa from Qatar form here (the form will need to be printed out and signed and submitted in person at your application destination).
• Spain visa fees are 80 EUR for most applicants from Qatar. More information regarding the payment of Schengen visa fees .

Step 7: Gather documents for what is a Spain visa requirements for Qatar citizens

• Universal Basic Application Form (see above) 
• Qatari passport (or passport from another country, so long as it’s valid) 
• (2) Passport photos 
• Proof of accommodation (materials showing where the traveler will reside in Spain) 
• Proof of return (materials showing that you are committed to leaving Spain) 
• Proof of insurance (medical travel coverage of a certain amount)  
• Proof of finances (evidence you can financially support yourself in Spain) 
• Spain visa requirements for Qatar citizens must also be met through the submission of various supplemental documents pertaining to the applicant’s Schengen visa “type.” For example, applicants for the “Schengen visa for Film Crew” will need to submit a letter from the film company they will be working for in Spain. 
• Please consider that documents in Arabic submitted toward meeting the above requirements for the Spain visa from Qatar will presumably be required to be presented alongside translations into either Spanish or English. 
• For help finding out what documents you need to submit for your Spain visa from Qatar and guidance on potential language requirements, please contact us at SchengenVisas.com. 

Step 8: Make an interview for how to get a Spain visa from Qatar

• A visa appointment is needed in order to apply for a Spain visa for Qatar citizens and residents. Schedule a visa appointment to apply for a Spain visa from Qatar by contacting us here .
• Prepare for your visa appointment by assembling all of your required documents and materials for your Spain visa from Qatar and bringing them to your application destination for formal submission. 

Step 9: Be interviewed for how to apply for a Spain visa from Qatar

• The interview for the Spain visa from Qatar is but one component of your visa appointment, where you will also pay for your travel document, submit your fingerprints and photos (biometrics), and hand in your passport and other application documents. 

Step 10:  Wait for a decision on your Spain visa from Qatar

• Decisions on the Spain visa from Qatar are typically made between 15 and 60 days. Your Qatari passport will be kept throughout your application’s processing duration. You will get it back once the process is complete (your Spain visa from Qatar will be contained inside it).  

Step 11: Receive a decision on your Spain visa from Qatar 

• Receive your decision (acceptance or rejection) and proceed from there. Rejected applications can be appealed but some Qatari citizens and residents simply choose to reapply. For guidance on this manner, please contact us at SchengenVisas.com.

• Terms & Conditions

Qatar Embassy in

Madrid - kingdom of spain, consular services, citizen services, issuance of passports.

Qatari citizens abroad can apply for new passport in case of Passport loss or expiry.

Beneficiaries of this service:

Citizens sent for treatment or study abroad, as for nationals residing outside the State, prior consent is required.

Service Procedures:

The expired or damaged passport will be sent by official post of the consular administration, and when the mission receives the new passport, it hands it over to the citizen.

Terms and requirements:

• Citizens must hand in their application by person and sign it in front of the consular officer.
• Fill a form for a new passport and sign it by the concerned person, or their legal guardian if they were underage, the form should be stamped by the mission and signed from an executive consular.
• Attach the original passport.
• Attach (3) personal photos with grey background. Men must wear traditional Qatari clothing. Photo size should be (4.8X3.8).

Service fees:

(100) QR for expired passports

(400) QR for damaged or lost passports

Issuance of passage permits to return to Qatar

A passage permit can be issued to Qatari citizens to return to Qatar if they lost their passports.

            Beneficiaries of this service:

            Qatari citizens abroad.

            Service Procedures:

The Qatari mission abroad addresses the department of nationality and passports in the Ministry of Interior, after receiving the reply, a passage permit will be issued with an approval reference.

Passage permits are valid for three months from the date of issuance.

Passage permits are valid for only one entry to the State of Qatar only.

            Terms and requirements:

Register the loss of passport at the nearest police station abroad.

Copy of the passport or identity card showing the national number.

(2) Personal photos.

(50) Qatari riyals

Issuance of passage permits for newly- born babies.

A passage permit for newly- born Qatari babies abroad.

            Qatari citizen’s newly-born babies.

Passage permits are valid for only one entry and to the State of Qatar only.

Copy of the passport or identity card of the parents showing the ID number.

Copy of the birth certificate attested by the official authorities and by the Mission.

Issuance of official authorization.

The mission of the State of Qatar can issue a general or private authorization.

   Beneficiaries of the service:

            Qatari citizens living abroad permanently or temporarily.

             Service Procedures:

Requires the citizen to attend personally to the consular official.

Print the information of the authorization on mission’s headed-paper.

             Terms and requirements:

An authorization application is to be submitted to the Head of Mission after ensuring the validity of the information and that the applicant is in a normal state of mind.

Elderly people and persons with special needs are exempted from appearing before the mission, instead the mission itself will visit them to complete procedures.

A copy of the passport or identity card showing the their numbers should be attached with the application.

 (100) Qatari Riyals / (27) Euros

Issuance of “to whom it may concern” certificate.

This certificate  can be issued to Qatari citizens upon request.

             Beneficiaries of the service:

Qatari citizens abroad, travelling for study or medical  treatment or other purposes. 

The Qatari citizen fills an application requesting the issuance of such certificate , addressed to the Head of Mission stating the reasons for residing outside the country.

             Terms and requirements::

A copy of the passport or identity card should be attached with the application.

Provide a prove for residing outside the country, in case of travelling for medical treatment or study.

(100) Qatari riyals / (27) Euros

Transport of dead body.

Transporting dead bodies of Qatari citizens back to the State of Qatar.

Deceased Qatari citizens outside the State of Qatar.

Relative of the deceased should notify the mission of the State of Qatar on the death of the citizen.

The mission will take necessary actions to transport the body to the State of Qatar.

Original passport and validated documents relating to his death should be submitted to the mission.

Notify the Department of Consular Affairs about the Date and time of sending the body to make arrangement with the airport.

Terms and requirements::

The mission is to send by mail documents related to the deceased consisting of:

A copy of the passport.

A copy of the death certificate.

A copy of the post-mortem report (and any other documents).

Required procedure in the event of loss of your passport or work permit:

• Report the incident to the nearest police station.
• Get the police report legalized by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid.
• Get the police report legalized by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Madrid (The embassy cannot legalize the document unless it has been first legalized by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Official Visa Service

Official delegations. 

Service Description:

The Service is to provide an official visa for official delegations to meet with officials from the Amiri Diwan, the ministry of foreign affairs, and officials from ministries, governmental authorities and institutions, or to attend conferences held by ministries, authorities or institutions 

Submit a formal letter that explains the reason of the visit and includes the visitor's personal data.

Submit visa application attaching all required documents.

Submit –along with the application- applicant passport valid for not less than six months.

Two photos of the applicant.

The visa is valid for three months from the date of issuance, the visa holder should enter the country before the end of the validity period.

The visa holder can stay in the country for a period of one month from the date of entry.

This visa can be extended for a similar period for multiple times.

Business visa

Businessmen who are nationals of the following 38 countries: The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,  South Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Cyprus, Poland, and Turkey.

The Service is to provide a business visa for businessmen and known commercial figures who are nationals of the 38 countries listed above upon arrival at the airport, to visit Qatar to improve investment relations between their countries and the State of Qatar. 

Businessmen should provide the mission with evidence proving that they are businessmen, unless they were known commercial figures.

This visa can be extended for a similar period (for maximum three months).

Business visas can also be obtained in advance for all nationals through a sponsor that can arrange the required visa through the Qatari Ministry of Interior. Once your application has been approved you will be sent a conformation email or fax containing your visa details and a reference number which you have to provide to the immigration upon arrival.

You can also apply for visa online on the following link: https://qatar.visahq.com/

Travel documents or temporary passports are not accepted.

Fees for rejected or withdrawn visa applications are non-refundable.

Tourist Visa Upon Arrival

Nationals of the following 38 countries: The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,  South Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Cyprus, Poland, and Turkey.

This service enables the nationals of the 38 countries listed above to obtain an immediate tourist visa at the airport to enter the State of Qatar.

Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months as from the date of entry into Qatar. A valid Visa Card or Master Card to pay the fees.

Tourist visas can also be obtained in advance for all nationals through a sponsor or a hotel in Qatar that can arrange the required visa through the Qatari Ministry of Interior. Once your application has been approved you will be sent a conformation email or fax containing your visa details and a reference number which you have to provide to the immigration upon arrival.

Useful Links

Hamad International Airport Visa and Immigration information h ttp://dohahamadairport.com/airport-guide/at-the-airport/visas-immigration

Qatar Airways Visa and Passport information http://www.qatarairways.com/us/en/visa-and-passport-requirements.page

Qatar e-Government (Hukoomi) http://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/homepage

Attestation

Citizens, Expats, Business, investors and visitors.

The service aims to provide a legal approval of the commercial documents to be used in and outside Qatar.

The document sent for attestation must include a group of stamps and signatures ending with a stamp and signature approved by Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The authorities of the Government of the State of Qatar are responsible for ratification of documents issued by them, as well as copies of those documents.

If the information on an attested document or any of its signatures or stamps, turns out to be incorrect, the attestation will be considered void and null, in which case the department of consular affairs will reserve the right to file claims to the concerned authorities in Qatar.

The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its affiliates are not responsible for the contents of the document. However, they'll refuse to ratify any document the content of which proves to be contrary to the regulations of the State of Qatar.

All documents must be submitted by hand on the following address: Paseo de la Castellana, n15, 5a planta, Madrid 28046, Spain or through private agencies which specialize in dealing with legal and administrative work. We do not receive documents through mail.

Please consult the consulate office hours by phone on the following number: 913106926.

Payment Procedure : all consular fees must be paid at the Consular Section of the Embassy by cash and in Euros only. 

Legalization fees for a copy of a document are as the original document. The fees paid are not refundable.

The fees required for a commercial invoice are calculated by the consular section of the embassy. Commercial invoices cannot be submitted without a certificate of origin and a packing list or bill of lading. 

Commercial Documents

Commercial invoices, fee invoice value in euros 125€ 0.00 - 3,750€ 250€ 3,751 - 25,000€ 625€ 25,001 - 62,500€ 1,250€ 62,501 - 250,000€ 0.6% 250,001€ and over, personal documents.

For Diploma legalization, the following documents are required:

- The original diploma or a copy of it is required. The copy must be certified by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

-  A Detailed Academic Report including the student’s curriculum and mark history is required. It must be certified by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- A formal letter from the university stating the date of the student’s registration and graduation from the university is required. The formal letter must be certified by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (The embassy does not legalize any document that has not been certified first by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

- The embassy does not accept any diploma without the formal letter from the university and the detailed academic report, even if it has been certified by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreigners in Qatar

Issuance of “to whom it may concern” certificate to be used for a driver’s license application..

Qatar’s Diplomatic and Consulate missions abroad receive applications of concern to previous residents who left Qatar permanently, through coordination with the directorate of consular affairs.

Previous residents who left Qatar permanently. 

Qatar’s Diplomatic and Consulate missions abroad will send the application to the directorate of consular affairs, which in turn 'll send it to the concerned department (Traffic department under Ministry of interior), and sends the reply to the mission after receiving it.

Send a clear copy of the driving license to the directorate of consular affairs

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Validation of educational certificates

An application to validate educational certificates issued in Qatar to residents who graduated from schools or universities of Qatar, in order to use these certificates for studies or work in other countries .

Qatar’s Diplomatic and Consulate missions abroad will send the application to the directorate of consular affairs, which in turn 'll send it to the concerned department (supreme educational council or the concerned university), and sends the reply to the mission after receiving it.

• Copy of the educational certificate

Service fees : Exempted

Issuance of “Good conduct” Certificate.

Requested by previous residents in Qatar to be used in their own affairs.

Qatar’s Diplomatic and Consulate missions abroad will send the application to the directorate of consular affairs, which in turn  'll send it to the concerned department (Criminal Evidences and Information Department), and sends the reply to the mission after receiving it.

• A letter stating the reason of requesting this certificate, and the period of residency in Qatar.
• An original copy of the fingerprints form issued by the security authorities, and attested by the mission.
• Copy of the passport including the residency sticker, and a copy of the new passport (if applicable).
• Four personal photos. Size: (5X4)

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Tourist visa.

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This category of visa caters for people wishing to stay in Spain for a period maximum 3 months and may be applied if the person does not have a guarantor in Spain and buys a tour in a travel agency, or make a booking of tickets and hotel.

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category

Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the revised visa fee and service charges applicable from 1 January 2016 -:

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid only by cash.

Note: Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.

The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'

BLS International Service charge

Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of QR 61 /- (inclusive of service tax 5% & education cess) payable in cash. Children under 6 are exempted from service charge.

Please note:

• The applicable Visa Fee in Qatari Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice
• The fee is non-refundable

Please note: with effect from 04 August 2016 as per instruction received from Embassy of Spain, "Checklist" needs to be duly filled in by the Applicant/Travel Agent/Authorized representative and needs to submit along with the Visa Application. Please note it's mandatory to provide the same and is applicable for all Qatar.

Please follow the below mentioned points:

• The checklist must be submitted on back to back format only (without back to back copies being stapled to each other).
• Application form must be filled by a Blue Ink or online filled printed form is applicable only.

Application Form: Application for Schengen Visa.

Original Application form for Schengen Visa duly filled in and signed by the applicant in blue ball point ink. 3 recent photographs (35-45 mm) of the applicant with white background must be attached in the application form. The application form must be correctly filled, facilitating all the possible information requested in the form including postal address, email address and telephone number.

Please note with effect from 01 April 13, Embassy of Spain has instructed that Sworn Declaration is mandatory to be provided along Visa Application form at the time of submission.

The application can be submitted personally or by an authorized person at the BLS International Services centre; or at the Embassy of Spain/ Consulate General of Spain (subject to prior appointment)

If the application is being submitted directly at the Embassy of Spain in Doha, then the fee must be paid via bank draft payable at Doha in favor of Embassy of Spain, Doha , in accordance with the place of application. The applicant must write his/her name, date of birth, and passport number behind the draft. A photocopy of the draft must be submitted along with the application.

Passport of the applicant with at least two blank pages, which should be valid for at least three months after the duration of intended stay. This document should have been issued in the last ten (10) years. Photocopy of all the pages of the present passport must be submitted. For Consulate General of Spain Doha , photocopy of all the pages (including blank pages) of the current passport and of the first previous/expired passport as well is required

Submission of all old passports is mandatory. In case if applicant has lost old passport then he/she can submit copy of complaint lodged with Police or for any other reason of not submitting it he/she can provide a covering letter mentioning the reason for the same

In case of minors (below 18 years), the application form must be signed by both the parents. Photocopies of passports of both the parents, attested by notary public, must be attached. In case parents does not have passports then they need to provide a government ID proof having signatures.

In case the minor (below 18 years), is accompanied by either of the parents, a no objection affidavit must be submitted

Two recent photographs for Doha (35-45 mm) of the applicant with white background .

Covering letter from the applicant, explaining in detail the purpose of the visit. All cover letters must include details of any other accompanying persons as well. This includes family members, friends or business associates travelling for the same purpose.

For visiting family or friends:

• 1. Invitation letter issued by “Policia Nacional de España”. (submit in original along with a photocopy )
• 2. Attested copy of the passport and the DNI or residence card of the person living in Spain.

For tourism purpose:

• 1. Hotel bookings for the entire duration of stay.
• 2. Travel itinerary for the entire duration of stay. .

Photocopy of the applicant’s PAN card.

Original Personal bank statements of the applicant for last 3 months for Embassy of Spain, Doha, with the original stamp and signature of authorized signatory of the bank (Online Bank statements are not acceptable) .This is a mandatory statement

Please Note for Consulate General of Spain, Doha: The minimum closing Balance in the Personal Account Bank Statements should be equivalent or above Euros €589.68 per person for a minimum period of stay. For longer stays applicants need to show an additional of approximately Euros €65.52 per day per applicant .

Personal Income tax returns for the last three years. In case, the returns have not been filed, submit a letter of explanation.

Salary slips for last six months.

Proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros to cover any expense which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and /or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States. The duration of the insurance cover must include the entire period of stay and additionally fifteen days more after the proposed date of departure out of the Schengen territory. Applicants are informed that travel medical insurance issued by only some Qatar insurance companies are will be accepted for visa procedures. However, visa applicants may seek to obtain insurance in any other country where claims against the insurance company would be recoverable in a Schengen state.

Flight bookings.

Any other document that the applicant may consider appropriate to support his/her application.

Authorization form signed in original by the applicant, in favour of BLS International Services

• To submit the application on behalf of the applicant.
• To receive any notification issued by the Embassy of Spain/Consulate General of Spain.
• To collect the passport on behalf of the applicant.
• In case of minors, this form must be signed by both the parents.

For Family visa applications applicants are requested to submit proof of family relations with the principal applicant as an additional document with the visa application, for example

For Spouse - Marriage certificate

For Children - Birth certificate

BLS International will accept a photocopy of the document after verifying with the original at the time of submission. In case if you are unable to present an original, kindly submit the photocopy of the same legalized before a Notary public. (This is requirement is only applicable for West and South jurisdiction as per The Consulate General of Spain, Doha)

With regards to the documents submitted with the visa application such as the Marriage certificate and Birth certificate of family visa applications, documents only in English language or translated to Spanish will be acceptable for all files.

Kindly note that if the documents are in any regional language, they must be translated to English or Spanish by any language institute with official stamp and signature of the translation institute/agency.

Documents in regional languages such as Marriage certificate and Birth certificate will not be acceptable.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre..

Applications accepted at the Spain Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day at the Embassy of Spain/Consulate General of Spain. Once the application has been submitted, the applicant can be further requested additional documentation in support of the same. Please note as per the instructions received from Embassy of Spain minimum processing time is 15 Calendar days (It may delay depending on case to case).

All applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.

Kindly note if application submitted in Satellite centre, it may take up to 48-72 hours in transit to Doha. All the applications received from Satellite centers will be sent to Embassy/Consulate on next working day

Processing time will start excluding the date of submission of application at BLS International Services.

All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.

Visa Application Form (English Language)

Visa Application Form (Spanish Language)

Please Note:

The forms are in PDF format.

You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link 2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. 2. Select Save Target As from the list 3. Save the form on your computer.

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Visa-free entry or Hayya e-visa

Qatar is one of the world's most welcoming countries for visitors. Chances are that you probably don’t need a visa. Nationalities from  102 countries can enter visa-free, and all others can apply for an e-visa using the Hayya platform online.

Get expert help to book a dream Qatar trip

Need some help planning your next Qatar holiday or business trip? With Qatar Concierge, our dedicated travel team is here to help you book flights, plus guide you on the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and more. Call  0161 527 4409  and they’ll be happy to help. Please note that this service is not for visa queries, please visit our  Visa page  for more information.

What visa do I need to travel to Qatar?

Enter visa-free

Enter visa-free as GCC citizen.

Visa required

Apply for an A2 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.

Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required

Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A2 visa.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A2 visa.

Visa on arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required

Book your Discover Qatar accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A2 Entry Visa in advance..

The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar and must hold a confirmed hotel booking on arrival. 

Apply for an A3 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.

Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A3 visa.

Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.

Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A3 visa.

Book your  Discover Qatar  accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A3 Entry Visa in advance..

Confirmed round ticket is required. The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar. 

Apply for an A1 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.  You will also require a Discover Qatar  hotel reservation during the application process.

Once your visa is approved you will be asked to pay the visa fee.

Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A1 visa.

Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A1 visa.

Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya

Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa.

The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar. 

Book Discover Qatar accommodation before you travel to get your Entry Visa on arrival.

Book your Visa on Arrival hotel on the Discover Qatar website before you travel. 

Then, you can either get your Entry Visa at the airport OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa and skip the paperwork when you land.

Need an e-visa?

The Hayya platform makes visa processes easier for all foreign visitors. This, includes the residents of countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council travelling with companions. 

1. Register

Go to www.hayya.qa or download the app to register

2. Upload documents

Upload the documents listed for your visa

3. Submit your application

We'll notify you as soon as your e-visa is approved

4. Pay the fee

Pay the fee and receive your e-visa on your device

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Register and submit your application in just a few minutes, then start planning your unforgettable visit to Qatar.

Frequently asked questions about Qatar visas

Mandatory health insurance.

We recommend all travellers visiting the State of Qatar to have a valid health insurance policy covering Qatar's medical facilities. Those who don’t already have an insurance policy are welcome to purchase one on arrival in the State of Qatar. For more information on travel insurance, click  here .

Visa-free entry

Visa-free entry is now the new term defining previously “visa on arrival”. Nothing changed except the name. 

Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa

This visa is issued upon arrival and is valid for 30 days for the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. It allows for multiple entry to both countries and is extendable for an additional 30 days for a fee. Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the joint visa:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City

Qatar Transit Visa

Qatar Airways passengers transiting in Hamad International Airport for a minimum of 5 hours are eligible to apply for the Qatar Transit Visa. It is free of charge, valid for up to 96 hours (four days) and open to passengers of all nationalities.

For more information about Qatar Transit tours, please click  here .

Is it your first time visiting Qatar?

Qatar is ready to welcome you, so find all of the info you need to make the most of your stay.

How to get here

Qatar is conveniently located at the meeting point of East and West, making it only a 6-7 hour journey from major international hubs on average.

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the main entrance to the State of Qatar, serving as the crucial connection between the East and the West.

Things to know before travelling

Want to travel visa-free? Check if you qualify here.

Getting here

Planning your trip to Qatar? Check how to get here.

Travel tips

Make the most of your visit with our handy travel guide.

Getting around

From a dhow boat to our world-class metro, here’s how to easily explore Qatar.

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