If you’re a Pakistani passport holder planning a trip to Qatar, one of the first practical questions is simple: what’s the actual Qatar visa price for Pakistani nationality, and where do you pay it? All official entry routes run through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Hayya platform, and paying the correct fee through the right channel is what protects you from third-party agents charging inflated “processing fees.”
It’s also worth knowing upfront that the traditional visa-on-arrival option is currently suspended for Pakistani travelers (see our Qatar visa on arrival for Pakistan guide for the full details), so the Hayya digital route below is the one you’ll actually be using.
Official Qatar Visa Price for Pakistani Nationality
Here’s the current fee breakdown by visa type:
- Hayya A1 Tourist Visa: QAR 100, paid directly through the Hayya portal by credit or debit card.
- Family Visit Visa: QAR 200 per month, tied to a formal sponsorship from a Qatar ID holder. If you’re preparing this application, our Qatar family visit visa requirements guide covers the full document checklist and salary thresholds.
A Word on Agent Markups
Third-party agents and unofficial “visa services” frequently charge QAR 150–400 on top of the real government fee, calling it a processing or service charge. This markup isn’t official, it’s just a commission. To avoid it entirely, pay directly through the MOI or Hayya payment gateway yourself rather than going through a middleman.
How Pakistan’s Fees Compare to Other South Asian Countries
The base Hayya A1 fee is the same across most South Asian nationalities, QAR 100, but the supporting requirements differ:
- India: Same QAR 100 Hayya A1 fee, but only 3 months’ passport validity is required (versus 6 months for Pakistan), and the Discover Qatar hotel requirement doesn’t apply the same way.
- Bangladesh: Same QAR 100 fee, but the Discover Qatar hotel voucher is mandatory from the point of application, similar to Pakistan.
Travelers using the Discover Qatar hotel booking system should factor that cost into their overall trip budget separately, since it’s a non-refundable prepayment and isn’t included in the QAR 100 visa fee itself.
Since the traditional arrival-desk option is currently suspended for Pakistani nationals, the Hayya platform is where this QAR 100 fee actually gets paid, applications are submitted and processed entirely online rather than at the airport counter. If you’re planning to stay beyond the initial 30-day window, it’s also worth checking the MOI Qatar visa extension fee guide ahead of time, since extension costs are billed separately from the original entry fee and follow their own monthly rate.
Fee Comparison Table
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hidden fees added at Hamad International Airport?
No official hidden fees exist beyond the QAR 100 Hayya charge. However, you will separately need to arrange the mandatory QAR 50 health insurance premium through an MOPH-approved provider before you travel (see our QIC Insurance guide for provider options), this is a real requirement, just not part of the visa fee itself.
Does the Discover Qatar hotel booking cost get included in the visa fee?
No. Discover Qatar hotel bookings, transit lounge access, and similar accommodation costs are separate commercial transactions and are never bundled into the QAR 100 base fee.
Can the final cost change depending on currency exchange rates?
The official QAR 100 fee itself doesn’t change, but what you actually get charged in PKR will shift slightly depending on your bank’s exchange rate and any international transaction fees your card issuer applies at the time of payment.