Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Qatar, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Qatar. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Qatar, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant’s behalf.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Qatar, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Qatar. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Qatar, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Qatar.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Qatar. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Qatar, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Qatar.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
- U.S. Agency Letter. Applicants working under contract for a US government project must submit a letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to “Embassy of {country}, Washington D.C.”, explaining purpose of travel, duration of stay, and dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant’s name and the passport number. This letter is in addition to the business letter from the applicant’s company.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Official Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Qatar, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Qatar. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- State Department Letter.A letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to “Embassy of Qatar, Washington D.C. “, explaining purpose of travel and dates of the trip. Letter must contain the applicant’s name and the passport number.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Work Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Qatar, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Qatar. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Qatar, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Qatar.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Military Service. If you have served in the armed forces of any country please provide certified copies of military service record or discharge papers.
- Letter from Department of Defense or the U.S. Air Force. The letter should include the reason of the travel, contracting company, if the travel Is not urgent we cannot accept the application, so the travel must be urgent and the mission cannot be postponed. The letter should include the airport the individuals are leaving from , and the airport they will arrive to, the type of airplane used, travel dates, and their DOD no. we prefer to have all applicants on one letter in a table form.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing Time | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist - Multiple Entry | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $165 | $125 | $290 |
| Business - Multiple Entry | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $165 | $125 | $290 |
| Working Visit- Multiple Entry | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $335 | $125 | $460 |
| Official Visa - Multiple Entry | 30 days | 7 business days | $5 | $125 | $130 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
- $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)
