Isolated by its neighbors in a diplomatic crisis, Qatar has now announced visa-free entry to citizens of 80 countries including India, this Wednesday. Qatar visa for Indians now comes easy!

The move comes in a way to strengthen the air transport and tourism industry in Qatar.

With 80 nationalities eligible for a free visa waiver upon arrival, Qatar is now the most open country in the region and we are delighted to invite visitors to discover our renowned hospitality, cultural heritage and natural treasures.

– Hassan Al Ibrahim, acting chairman of Qatar tourism authority

Visitors of the 80 countries listed, now have to present only their passport on arrival (which should at least be valid for a period of 6 months) and they are free to explore Qatar. Further, the validity of this waiver varies depending on the nationality of the visitor.

For 33 countries, the waiver has a validity of 180 days right from the date of issuance and its holder is entitled up to 90 days stay in Qatar (single trip or on multiple trips), for the remaining 47 countries, the waiver is valid for 30 days right from the date of issuance and its holder is entitled up to 30 days stay in Qatar (single trip or on multiple trips).

List of 33 countries:

1. Austria	7. Czech Republic	13. Greece	19. Lithuania	25. Portugal	31. Sweden
2. Bahamas	8. Denmark	14. Hungary	20. Luxembourg	26. Romania	32. Switzerland
3. Belgium	9. Estonia	15. Iceland	21. Malta	27. Seychelles	33. Turkey
4. Bulgaria	10. Finland	16. Italy	22. Netherlands	28. Slovakia
5. Croatia	11. France	17. Latvia	23. Norway	29. Slovenia
6. Cyprus	12. Germany	18. Liechtenstein	24. Poland	30. Spain

List of 47 countries:

1. Andorra	9. Canada	17. Guyana	25. Macedonia	33. Paraguay	41. Thailand
2. Argentina	10. Chile	18. Hong Kong	26. Malaysia	34. Peru	42. Ukraine
3. Australia	11. China	19. India	27. Maldives	35. Russia	43. United Kingdom
4. Azerbaijan	12. Colombia	20. Indonesia	28. Mexico	36. San Marino	44. United States
5. Belarus	13. Costa Rica	21. Ireland	29. Moldova	37. Singapore	45. Uruguay
6. Bolivia	14. Cuba	22. Japan	30. Monaco	38. South Africa	46. Vatican City
7. Brazil	15. Ecuador	23. Kazakhstan	31. New Zealand	39. South Korea	47. Venezuela
8. Brunei	16. Georgia	24. Lebanon	32. Panama	40. Suriname