Entry rules
Do South Africa passport holders need a visa for Qatar?
UpdatedSep 28, 2026About the data
No visa needed
Visa-free30 days
South Africa passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for up to 30 days.
No visa needed for a short visit. You may still be asked for an arrival form, an onward ticket or proof of funds.
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Qatar85of 198 passports visa-freeRank 92 among destinationsEvery passport’s ruleSouth Africa passport63of 198 destinations visa-freeRank 96 among passportsEvery destination for this passportThe other wayQatar passport holders visiting South AfricaVisa-free90 days
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