Here are the steps involved in obtaining Schengen visa application process from Doha:
Step 1: Select the Right Schengen Visa
Choose between a Tourist Visa or a Business Visa based on the purpose of your visit to specific Schengen Country.
Step 2: Gather All Visa Requirements or Documents
Collect the following necessary documents for your Schengen Visa application:
Fully completed and accurate application form.
Original passport valid for a minimum of three months after your departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.
Two recent passport photos with a neutral grey background.
Proof of accommodation (rent agreement, hotel reservation, or a letter of invitation from the host).
Proof of a return flight.
Health insurance covering at least 30,000 Euros.
Evidence of financial ability (original bank statements or a letter from the host committing to cover your financial needs during your stay).
For employees: a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
For self-employed individuals: a copy of the business license.
Step 3: Make the Visa Payment
Pay the visa appointment fee securely online using your preferred method.
Step 4: Submit Your Application and Attend the Interview
Provide your passport copy, visa page, and completed questionnaire to the visa service assistant in Doha. The assistant will prepare the necessary documents and email them to you.
Step 5: Visa Approval
The visa processing time is approximately 2 weeks after submission. You will be notified via your registered email once the process is completed.
Required Documents for Application Processing:
Passport (Minimum 6-month validity with at least one blank page)
Copy of valid Qatar ID
Passport size photo (3.5×4.5 White Background)
Completed Questionnaire
Required Documents for Passport Submission:
Passport (Minimum 6-month validity with at least one blank page)
Copy of valid Qatar ID
Online Application form
Appointment letter
Travel itinerary
Covering letter
Round trip flight ticket
Confirmed Hotel reservation
Travel Insurance covering travel date (provided by applicant)
Invitation letter (if required)
Salary certificate & NOC from the employer
Bank statement (3/6 months)
Additional documents required if traveling with family:
Marriage certificate (Translated in English)
Birth certificate (Translated in English)
School certificate (Translated in English)
Who Needs to Apply for a Schengen Visa in Qatar?
Passport holders from Qatar are exempt from the German short-stay visa requirement.
Nationals of other visa-exempt countries, except those previously denied entry into.
Residents in Qatar with passports from specific countries are exempt from the requirement to apply for a schengen long-stay visa.
What countries are part of the Schengen Zone?
Since its humble inception three decades ago, the Schengen has grown to include a total of 29 countries (that is, as of mid-2024).
The Schengen area is composed of the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Norway, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romenia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
