The FIFA World Cup, which will start in less than two months, has additional entry and leave restrictions that Qatar has implemented.
Visitors to the country will be suspended through its air, land and marine borders from November 1 until December 22, with visit visas resuming from December 23, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has said.
However, Hayya card holders will be allowed to enter the country during the aforementioned period, which mark the duration of the FIFA World Cup. Hayya card holders can stay in the country until January 23, 2023.
Qatari citizens, residents and GCC citizens holding a Qatari ID card are exempt from the entry/exit directive. Holders of personal recruitment visas and work entry permits as well as humanitarian cases (based on the approval from the official application platform) are also exempt.
The ministry called on all to abide by the laws and regulations issued in this regard so as to ensure the football event is conducted successfully.
The UAE announced a multiple-entry tourist visa to Hayya Card holders attending the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, allowing them to enter the UAE multiple times over a period of 90 days.
On November 20, one day earlier than originally planned, the FIFA World Cup will begin match between the hosts and Ecuador.