Compare travel insurance plans in Qatar.
Compare the top 20 Qatari travel insurance providers, with premiums from QAR 100 /year. Data current as of 23 October 2026 and updated daily from the Giraffy database.
20 live offers compared from 20 providers, from QAR 100 /year. Updated daily.
QAR 100 /year
Doha Insurance Travel: Coverage Medical + personal accident; Coverage Area Worldwide / GCC; Medical Limit Up to QAR 30,000.
QAR 100 /year
QAR 100 /year
QAR 100 /year
QAR 100 /year
QIC Travel Insurance from QIC Qatar. Coverage: Medical + cancel + personal accident; Coverage Area: Worldwide; Medical Limit: Up to QAR 50,000.
QAR 240
QAR 264
QAR 288
QAR 312
QAR 336
QAR 360
QAR 384
QAR 408
QAR 432
QAR 456
QAR 480
QAR 504
QAR 528
QAR 552
QAR 576
Travel insurance covers unexpected costs while travelling — medical emergencies abroad, trip cancellation, lost baggage and delays. In Qatar it is important for residents and the large expat community who travel frequently, and it is often required to obtain visas for destinations such as the Schengen area. Policies come as single-trip or annual multi-trip cover, with medical protection usually the core benefit and add-ons for specific needs.
Travel insurance is sold by local insurers, international assistance specialists and banks, supervised by the Qatar Central Bank, and increasingly bought online or bundled with premium bank cards. Some Qatari credit cards include complimentary travel cover for trips paid on the card. Premiums are set in Qatari riyals (QAR), pegged near 3.64 to the dollar, and cover levels are calibrated to destination, trip length and the medical sum insured, which matters most for visa and emergency purposes.
Emergency medical cover — Pays for treatment and evacuation if you fall ill or are injured abroad.
Cancellation protection — Reimburses non-refundable costs if a trip is cancelled for a covered reason.
Baggage and delay — Covers lost, delayed or stolen luggage and some delay expenses.
Visa compliance — Meets the insurance requirement for Schengen and other visa applications.
Match the policy to your trip — single-trip for one journey, annual multi-trip if you travel often. Check the medical sum insured meets destination or visa requirements, and review cover for cancellation, baggage, delays and any activities like winter sports. Read exclusions, particularly for pre-existing conditions, and note the excess. Confirm whether a bank card already provides cover, and check the 24-hour assistance arrangements before you buy.
Travel cover for Qatar residents is offered by Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) and AXA Insurance Qatar locally, and through international specialists including Allianz Travel, Cigna, Bupa International, Zurich, Tokio Marine Gulf and Cover-More. Some cover is bundled with premium bank cards, so travellers should check existing benefits before buying a standalone policy and compare medical limits across providers.
Premiums on the compared products range from roughly QAR 100 for a short single-trip policy up to about QAR 576 for annual multi-trip or higher-limit cover. Price depends on destination, trip length, traveller age, the medical sum insured and any add-ons. A higher excess can reduce the premium, while comprehensive medical limits and cancellation cover raise it, so match the policy to the trip's real risk.
Insurers selling travel cover are licensed and supervised by the Qatar Central Bank, with QFC-based and international insurers under their respective regulators. These frameworks govern conduct and claims, but the protection you receive depends on the policy wording. Read exclusions carefully — pre-existing conditions and high-risk activities are common gaps — declare relevant health facts, and keep receipts and reports needed to support a claim.
Do I need travel insurance for a visa? — Schengen and some other visas require minimum medical cover. Single-trip or annual? — Annual multi-trip is usually cheaper if you travel several times a year. Are pre-existing conditions covered? — Often excluded unless declared and accepted. Does my bank card cover me? — Some premium cards include travel cover; check before buying.
The cheapest Travel Insurance in Qatar is QAR 100 /year from Doha Insurance.
Giraffy tracks 20 travel insurance products across 20 insurers in Qatar. The lowest tracked price is QAR 100 /year. Compare by cover level and excess, not just price — a very cheap policy may have low medical cover limits or high excesses that leave you underinsured.
At minimum, look for: emergency medical treatment and repatriation (at least £5–10 million), trip cancellation and curtailment, baggage and personal effects, personal liability, and passport/travel document cover. Travel to the US requires especially high medical limits due to healthcare costs.
If you take three or more trips per year, annual multi-trip insurance is almost always cheaper than buying single-trip policies. The annual policy covers an unlimited number of trips up to a maximum trip duration (typically 31–90 days). Check that all your planned destinations and activities are included.
Standard policies often exclude pre-existing conditions or charge an additional premium to include them. Always declare medical conditions when applying — failure to disclose can invalidate your claim. Specialist providers offer cover for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, though premiums will be higher.
Most standard policies exclude or limit adventure sports — skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, and other higher-risk activities require specialist cover or add-ons. If you're planning active travel, check the policy's activity list or take out a specialist policy that explicitly includes your planned activities.
The excess is the amount you pay towards each claim before the insurer pays the balance. Higher excess = lower premium. Choose an excess you can comfortably afford — if your excess is £200 and your lost luggage claim is £150, you'll receive nothing. Check whether the excess applies per claim or per incident.