Before the most anticipated event of football, FIFA World Cup 2022, commenced in Qatar, the nation announced some strict entry restrictions. The major out of all was to own a Hayya card which was like a pass to enter the country and cost a bomb! But guess what? Qatar has dropped this compulsion of purchasing this card for GCC residents and citizens to enter Qatar starting 6th December 2022.
No Hayya Card Compulsion For GCC Folks To Enter Qatar
#Ministry_of_Interior announces that citizens and residents of #GCC countries will be allowed to enter the country through its various ports without #Hayya_card for non-ticket holders as of today, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. #QNA pic.twitter.com/gXKTm0CReM
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) December 6, 2022
The order of this card still remains the same for the other global crowd trying to visit Qatar till the FIFA World Cup ends in December. But there is one bet here! Only the crowd that is trying to fly down for tourism or another purpose will be allowed to enter without the Hayya card. The ones thinking to visit to catch the matches will still require the ticket along with this pass.
GCC people can enter Qatar by flight, bus or private vehicle without compulsion but given the condition of not entering the tournament. The government has made these arrangements to increase the number of GCC tourists entering the country to enjoy the game spirit spread across the nation.
Also Read: Qatar World Cup: Here’s Your Guide To Applying The Hayya Card
Take That Road Trip To Qatar Without Extra Entry Fees From GCC Countries
Delayed your road trip towards Qatar to escape bearing the extra expenses? That wouldn’t be a problem anymore! Qatar has dropped the extra fees to enter the region. But registering your vehicle on the official website is still binding. But the date to enter with your private vehicle is 12th December 2022. Also, you need to update the website of the Ministry of Interior before 12 hours of the date of entry.
These new amendments in the Qatar entry rules will attract a lot of tourists during the month of December.
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First Published: December 06, 2022 6:45 AM