Qatar at a glance
| Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | Yes |
| E-1 treaty trader visa | Not available |
| E-2 treaty investor visa | Not available |
| Own line in the Visa Bulletin | No: worldwide line |
| Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026) | Eligible |
| Entry restrictions | None |
| Temporary Protected Status (TPS) | Not designated |
| Where visas are processed | The U.S. Embassy in Doha processes both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. |
Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.
What is specific to Qatar right now
- Qatar joined the Visa Waiver Program on December 1, 2024, so eligible Qatari citizens can visit for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA instead of a visa. No country-specific entry restrictions were in place as of October 2026.
Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Qatar
ESTA / Visa WaiverVisit the U.S. visa-free for up to 90 days with ESTAF-1 student visaStudy at a U.S. college, university or language schoolB-1/B-2 visitor visaVisit the U.S. for business, tourism or familyMarriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouseEB-5 investorGreen card through investment that creates U.S. jobsGreen card lottery (DV)Yearly random drawing for green cards from lower-immigration countries
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- Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
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- Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Can people from Qatar visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
Yes. Qatar is in the Visa Waiver Program, so its citizens can usually visit for up to 90 days for tourism or business with an approved ESTA instead of a visa.
Can people from Qatar get an E-2 investor visa?
Not on Qatar nationality alone: there is no E-2 treaty between Qatar and the United States. Some people qualify through a second nationality from a treaty country, or use other paths such as EB-5.
Can people from Qatar enter the green card lottery?
Qatar was eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, so check the official instructions when registration opens.
Where do people from Qatar have their visa interview?
The U.S. Embassy in Doha processes both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Qatar?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.
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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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