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Pakistan Print edition: 2026-09-10

Qatar revokes visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistanis

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By Naveed Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD: Qatar has summarily revoked the visa on arrival facility and processing a visa through a portal for Pakistanis, several prospective visitors to the Gulf state informed Business Recorder.

This was acknowledged by informed sources at the Foreign Office to this correspondent. This decision has not yet been officially communicated to Pakistan however, Foreign Office authorities assured that the matter will be taken up with Qatari officials promptly.

The unannounced restriction is reportedly linked to broader regional security dynamics following the recent escalation in the Iran–US conflict, as well as similar regulatory shifts across the region.

Qatar is the second Gulf country, after United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has placed unannounced visa restrictions on Pakistani citizens. The UAE has been limiting visas for Pakistanis since last year.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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Kashif Waseem Sep 10, 2026 11:54pm
Can I apply Family Visit Visa ?
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Faiq Saeed Sep 11, 2026 01:57am
Thousands of Pakistani applicants await Qatar work visas stuck “Under Process.” We urge the government to contact Qatar authorities, provide an official update&ensure visa processing resumes urgently.
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Furqan Ahmed Abbasi Sep 11, 2026 06:21pm
It’s not just visitors—hundreds of students admitted to Finnish universities and people with job offers are also facing VFS biometric delays, as Doha is the only designated for Pakistani applicants.
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Ibrahim Rashid Sep 12, 2026 12:21am
@Faiq Saeed,well our govt already knows their answer as long as we remain neutral in this conflict we wont get any benefits.It either iran or them.And we chose to remain neutral despite beingdependant
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Afzaal Sep 12, 2026 12:30am
Am carpenter need Visa working
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Syed Atiur Rahman Sep 12, 2026 06:03am
Correct decision at the right time....
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Tariq Mehmood Sep 12, 2026 08:57am
Lots of students waiting for biometric in Finland Embassy is.depending on this issue. Government should take keen interest for student benefits. Thanks
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Rehmatkhan Sep 12, 2026 04:05pm
Dear Sir/Madam, I am an LTV driver from Pakistan with 12 years of driving experience and a valid driving license. I am looking for a driver job with visa sponsorship in the Qatar
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Sam Genekan Toe Sep 12, 2026 08:19pm
Am from Liberia ???????? how can I get a visa to qater
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Faiq Saeed Sep 13, 2026 12:14am
@Ibrahim Rashid, Do you have any information about when Qatar work visas for Pakistani nationals will start processing again?Please share any update or expected timeline. Thank you.
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arooj Oct 05, 2026 10:12am
Kindly take any action about it,unfortunately FINLAND students need it for biometric
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marium Oct 07, 2026 04:52pm
@Kashif Waseem, Family visa are also stuck since Feb,26. no proceedings
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