Is quarantine mandatory for fans visiting Qatar during 2022 FIFA World Cup?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on November 20, and interest is building rapidly. Three rounds of ticket sales have by now concluded, with FIFA reporting that more than 2.45 million tickets have been purchased. For the FIFA World Cup, the country even provided air conditioners in the stadiums to help football fans and players cope with the extreme heat.

The tournament will begin on November 20, 2022, and will end on December 18, 2022. If you are one of the fortunate few to have gotten a World Cup ticket, visitors should be informed of Qatar’s COVID-19 Travel & Return Policy, which was upgraded by the Ministry of Public Health on August 31, 2022.

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Is quarantine mandatory for supporters traveling to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Qatar has declared that all international visitors commuting to the FIFA World Cup 2022 will no longer be required to undergo quarantine. This move follows the recent easement of travel and transit for foreign commuters. The country recently revealed the abolition of the ‘Red Risk Classification,’ which means that all foreign visitors no longer need to go through hotel quarantine. Travelers from countries on the red list, such as India, were previously advised to follow a one-day quarantine.

What are the updated travel rules for the FIFA World Cup?

• Fans must show an authorized negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result obtained no further than 24 hours before departure time or an approved negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained no more than 48 hours before the time of departure.
• Children under the age of six are free from having to take a COVID-19 test before traveling to Qatar.
• Regardless of their vaccination status, country of origin, or other factors, fans are exempt from quarantine.

• According to Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while visiting the country must isolate themselves.
• Following arrival in Qatar, visitors won’t be required to take the COVID-19 test.
• If you are in a hospital or traveling by public transportation, a mask is required.

Which application is to be downloaded for staying in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup?

Additionally, followers must download and set up the Ehteraz app on their mobile devices. You need to have a green status to enter any closed-off public area. In public hospitals, everyone can get free emergency and urgent care if they have a Hayya Card. However, it is advised that visitors to Qatar have travel insurance that includes healthcare coverage.

All FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ticketholders must have a Hayya Card. On game days during the world championship, it will offer free public transportation as well as access to stadiums. International supporters will also be able to enter Qatar using the Hayya Card.

How to get the Hayya Card?

Fans can now access the Hayya Card printing and issue-resolution center. The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena is where it is situated. Fans can print their cards at the venue as well. Applications for the Hayya Card can be submitted online or through the mobile app “Hayya to Qatar 2022.”

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