Qatar visa overstay fine — QAR 200 a day and the QAR 12,000 cap
Qatar is one of the few Gulf states with a reported ceiling on overstay fines. That matters more than the daily rate: once the cap is reached the total stops growing, so a long overstay and a very long one can cost the same.
Widely reported as QAR 200 per day, capped at QAR 12,000 — which the cap reaches at about 60 days. These figures come from secondary sources rather than a Ministry of Interior page we could verify, so treat them as indicative and confirm your own total on the MOI portal or Metrash2 before paying.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Qatar overstay fine per day?
Commonly reported as QAR 200 per day, starting the day after your visa expires. We could not confirm this on an official Ministry of Interior page, so check your own figure on the MOI portal or in Metrash2.
Is the Qatar overstay fine capped?
Reported as capped at QAR 12,000, which at QAR 200 a day is reached at around 60 days. If that holds, the total stops increasing after roughly two months — but do not rely on it without confirming, and an overstay carries consequences beyond the fine.
Does a cap mean it is safe to overstay longer?
No. A capped fine is still a recorded immigration violation, and it can affect exit permission, future entry and your sponsor. The financial ceiling is not the whole penalty.
Where do I check and pay?
Through the Ministry of Interior portal or the Metrash2 app, which is also where attachment size limits apply if you need to upload documents — our Metrash2 guide covers that.