Qatar's entry policy

Qatar granted visa-free access to China. On July 9th, 20 18, the Government of China and the Government of the State of Qatar signed the Agreement on Visa Waiver between the Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the State of Qatar. The agreement came into effect on 20 18 12 2 1. After the agreement comes into effect, China citizens with valid China passports who intend to stay in Qatar for less than 30 days for short-term reasons such as tourism, business, visiting relatives and transit may be exempted from visas. If you intend to enter Qatar for work, settlement, news reporting and other activities that require the prior approval of the competent authorities of the country, you should complete the relevant procedures before entering the country.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.