Canada Updates Visa Requirement for Qatari Citizens

Key Point  

• Canada lifted the visa requirement for Qatari citizens, allowing travel with only an electronic travel authorization (eTA) 

Electronic Travel Authorization for Qatar  

On November 25, 2025, Canada officially lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. Qatari nationals can now travel to Canada for business or leisure without a visa. Instead, they must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when arriving by air. 

This change reflects Canada’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Qatar and supporting opportunities in tourism, business and investment. The government emphasized that the new policy maintains Canada’s focus on managed migration and national security. Key details include the following:

• Effective November 25, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. EST 
• Qatari citizens no longer need a visa to visit Canada 
• An eTA is required for air travel 
• Existing valid visas remain usable until expiration or passport invalidation 

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