How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free on arrival: up to 90 days within the 180-day waiver period, single or multiple trips. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 30 days visa-free | Visa-free on arrival for 30 days, extendable by another 30 days. |
 US passport | 90 days per stay | Visa-free on arrival, valid 2 years for multiple entries, each stay up to 90 days. Hotel booking and 3+ months passport validity needed. |
 Indian passport | 30 days visa-free | Visa-free on arrival for 30 days, extendable by 30 days. Needs a confirmed hotel booking and return ticket. |
Counted in a calendar year.
The longest you can stay out of Qatar in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Qatar
Resident if in Qatar more than 183 days in a year, or with a permanent home there (Qatari nationals always resident). Salaries are not subject to personal income tax.
Keeping a residence permit
An expatriate's residence permit lapses after more than 6 months outside Qatar unless a return permit is obtained (within 1 year of leaving).
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Qatar?
90 days per stay. Visa-free on arrival, valid 2 years for multiple entries, each stay up to 90 days. Hotel booking and 3+ months passport validity needed.
How long can British citizens stay in Qatar?
30 days visa-free. Visa-free on arrival for 30 days, extendable by another 30 days.
How long can EU citizens stay in Qatar?
90 days in 180. Visa-free on arrival: up to 90 days within the 180-day waiver period, single or multiple trips.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Qatar?
30 days visa-free. Visa-free on arrival for 30 days, extendable by 30 days. Needs a confirmed hotel booking and return ticket.
When do you become a tax resident in Qatar?
You become tax resident after 184 days in a calendar year. Resident if in Qatar more than 183 days in a year, or with a permanent home there (Qatari nationals always resident). Salaries are not subject to personal income tax.
How long can you be away from Qatar without losing your residence permit?
An expatriate's residence permit lapses after more than 6 months outside Qatar unless a return permit is obtained (within 1 year of leaving).
Can Noverstay count my days in Qatar automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.