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Qatar citizens travelling to UK must obtain ETA before boarding flight: Embassy

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Doha, Qatar: Starting February 25, 2026, Qatar citizens will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the United Kingdom. The UK Embassy to Qatar in a statement said that ...

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Qatar citizens will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the United Kingdom starting February 25, 2026. The UK Embassy to Qatar announced that passengers without an approved ETA will not be permitted to board their flights. Applications can be made through the official UK ETA app or website for a fee of 16 Euros.

Starting February 25, 2026, Qatar citizens need ETA to travel to UK
Passengers without approved ETA will not be allowed to board flights
ETA application fee is 16 Euros and allows multiple visits up to six months

من: Qatar citizens أين: United Kingdom

Doha, Qatar: Starting February 25, 2026, Qatar citizens will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the United Kingdom.

The UK Embassy to Qatar in a statement said that passengers without an appoved ETA will not be permitted to board their flight.

"Passengers can apply for ETA through the official UK ETA app which can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play Store or through the official website," it added.

اعتبارًا من 25 فبراير 2026، سيحتاج المسافرون القطريون إلى تصريح سفر إلكتروني (ETA) قبل السفر إلى المملكة المتحدة.

— UK in Qatar ???????????????? (@ukinqatar) February 23, 2026 ???? بدون ETA مُعتمَد، لن يُسمح بالصعود إلى الطائرة.

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com/Ak3gI2TnDl The embassy added that travellers are advised to apply for an ETA at least three working days prior to their traveling for a fee of 16 Euros.

ETA is an entry permit to the UK that allows multiple visits of up to six months at a time over the period of two years or until the passport expires.

Further information can be found on the UK Government website.