Qatar announces three-month grace period for visa overstayers to exit

Published: 8 February 2025

The Ministry of Interior has announced a grace period for violators of Law No. (21) of 2015 regulating the entry, exit, and residence of expatriates, to facilitate their departure.

This applies to those who have violated provisions of the law related to residency or have overstayed their approved period in the country under an entry visa.

The grace period begins on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and will continue for three months. Violators can proceed to Hamad International Airport for departure or approach the Search and Follow-up Department, Salwa Road on official working days from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM to complete departure procedures within the specified period.