Unofficial guide · Updated October 2026

How to Check Your Qatar Visa Status Online

Simple, step-by-step guides for checking your Qatar visa status on the official Ministry of Interior (MOI) portal — using only your passport number. No agent, no office visit, no login needed.

Last verified against the live MOI portal: October 2026

Quick answer: check your visa status in 2 minutes

  1. Go to the official portal: portal.moi.gov.qa
  2. Click Inquiries → Visa Services → Visa Inquiry and Printing
  3. In the Search By dropdown, select Passport Number
  4. Enter your passport number exactly as printed, select your nationality
  5. Complete the CAPTCHA and click Search

Your visa status, type, and validity dates appear on screen right away.

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Every common Qatar visa question, answered with the official steps.

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How to Print Your Qatar Visa Online

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Under Process, Ready to Print, Valid to Use, Rejected, Expired… what each status actually means and what to do next.

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Qatar Visa Center (QVC) Guide

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Work Visa Validity & Renewal

Check how long your work visa or residence permit is valid, and how renewal works through your sponsor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take? What if no record is found? Is there a fee? All the common questions in one place.

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Official portals we link to

We never collect your details. Every check happens on the official government websites below.

MOI Portal

Ministry of Interior — visa inquiry, printing, and validity checks.

portal.moi.gov.qa ↗

Qatar Visa Center

Track work and family visa applications, medicals, and biometrics.

qatarvisastatuscheck.co ↗

Hayya Portal

Tourist e-visas and entry permits for Qatar.

hayya.qa ↗

Metrash2 App

MOI's official mobile app (iOS & Android) for residents.

How to use it →

⚠️ A note on scams

Only ever enter your passport number on official government websites (moi.gov.qa, qatarvisastatuscheck.co, hayya.qa). Never share passport copies or pay "visa approval fees" to strangers on WhatsApp or social media — and never trust approval screenshots from agents alone. Always check the portal yourself.

Common questions

Do I need my visa number to check my status?

No. You can check using only your passport number — select "Passport Number" in the Search By dropdown on the MOI portal, then enter your passport number and nationality.

How long does a Qatar visa take to be approved?

Tourist e-visas usually take 24–48 hours. Work and family visas typically take 7–10 working days or longer, depending on medical and documentation steps.

What does "Ready to Print" mean?

It means your visa is approved — you just need to complete any remaining fee payment and print the visa document. See our status meanings guide for the full list.

Is there any fee for checking my visa status?

No. Checking your status on the MOI portal, QVC website, or Metrash2 app is free.

Can I check someone else's visa status?

The portal only needs a passport number and nationality, so technically yes — but only do this for family members or with the person's permission.

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