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Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.  Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.  For more information, visit travel.state.gov.

All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.  Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States.  For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.

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Visa Information

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa.  Please visit U.S. Visas for more information about visas.

For short-term visits to the United States (tourism, business, education, etc.), visit U.S. Visa in Qatar to fill out a visa application (DS-160) and to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  To see if you might qualify, please visit Visa Waiver Program.

Information about immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, can be found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) site.

Note: U.S. citizens traveling abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.  U.S. citizens may visit travel.state.gov for guidance regarding their travel destination.  U.S. embassies and consulates do not issue visas to U.S. citizens.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Citizens of Qatar can now benefit from the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without first obtaining a U.S. visa. These authorizations are generally valid for two years. Travelers with valid B-1/B-2 visas may continue to use their visa for travel to the United States, and B-1/B-2 visas will remain an option for Qatari citizens. ESTA applications may be found on the ESTA website or the “ESTA Mobile” app through the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store.

ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, though it is recommended that travelers apply as soon as they begin preparing travel plans or prior to purchasing airline tickets. It takes on average 72 hours/3 days to receive approval but given wait times for visa appointments, we strongly recommend applicants submit their application as early as feasible.

Travel authorization is quick, easy, and only $21.

Please note: Unlike entry on a B1/B2 tourist visa, most stay extensions in the United States are not allowed under the Visa Waiver Program. If you are traveling for medical treatment or another purpose which may require an extended stay in the United States, we highly recommend you apply for a visa rather than traveling on ESTA.

Frequently Asked Questions about the ESTA Program are answered on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website here.

 

Interview Waivers

Important update:

 

All nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to attend an in-person interview regardless of the age. This includes applicants under the age of 14 and above the age of 79.

 

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment.  We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions.  Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.

Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

  • If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
  • If you or your child has a disability and requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distraction, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
  • If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
  • If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.

Please contact us at ACSDoha@state.gov to request reasonable accommodation for a passport appointment.

Note:   We do not schedule appointments for routine services via email.  To schedule a passport appointment, please follow the links and instructions above.

Our Locations
The map below shows where we provide consular services.
VFS Dropoff/Pickup locations are listed below the map.

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