The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar from November 20 to December 18 this year. Here’s what operators and visitors need to know about Qatar entry requirements for passengers and crew.

All passengers must hold the following documents to enter Qatar:

Match tickets
Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
Proof of negative PCR
Digital Hayya card

General rules

The Qatar Entry Registration is a mandatory travel document for all international travelers and will record their health and personal information, including a negative PCR test result
Proof of vaccination status is required for stadium entry, as well as the use of public transport, via the Qatari government Ehteraz app
Al Hosn, other GCC-approved mobile apps, the European pass app, and UK’s NHS Covid Pass will be accepted
Please ensure visitors’ passports are valid for at least six months
For visa requirements, search by country here

Hayya card

Anyone wishing to visit Doha during the World Cup must have a digital Hayya card
This is a pre-approved entry permit into Qatar and can only be accessed once in possession of an official match ticket
The Hayya card is essential for stadium entry and also gives holders access to free bus services and the Doha Metro from November 11 – December 23
Register for the Hayya Card on the FIFA website

Crew

Crew is permitted to enter Qatar for a maximum period of 96 hours as long as they are:

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by the Qatari Ministry of Public Health
Carrying a valid vaccination certificate in Arabic or English
Holding a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival in Qatar

Note:

In cases where the crew member’s vaccine is only conditionally approved by MOPH, the crew member must also present a positive serology antibody test
Unvaccinated crew members are prohibited from entering Qatar

If you have COVID-19 related enquires that are not covered above, click here

For support with your World Cup operations to Qatar, contact UAS