The 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification saw various countries take part to determine 10 spots to the final tournament in Qatar under the new qualification system set by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Following the withdrawals of Korea DPR, Myanmar and Turkmenistan, only two teams were involved.

The two lowest ranked AFC teams, Lebanon and Maldives, played home-and-away matches in April 2008.

The away goals rule would be applied, and extra time and penalty shootout would be used to decide the winner if necessary.

Following their victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, India was given a bye to the final tournament and removed from this group prior to the first match.