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Reviewed 21 February 2022

In response to the dynamic COVID-19 situation in many parts of the world, Qatar has recently modified its entry requirements by grouping countries into green, red, and exceptional red lists. Vaccination status will be also a major factor in quarantine and testing treatment.

Is Qatar open for all tourists right now? If so, can you do it this year? Here is the latest information for entry into Qatar in 2022.

Qatar’s exceptional red-list countries

Currently, there are six countries in Qatar’s exceptional red-list countries:

Unvaccinated visitors to Qatar with pre-approved and on-arrival visas from the countries mentioned above, will not be allowed entry into Qatar.

Quarantine and testing requirements

The following are the quarantine and testing requirements for eligible arrivals to Qatar from the ‘exceptional red list’ countries.

Citizens

Fully vaccinated travellers (All age groups).​

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to a home quarantine for 2 days upon arrival in the country.
  • Will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test on day 2 after arrival in Qatar. The individual will be released if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • Unvaccinated travellers will be subject to a home quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in the country.
  • A rapid antigen test should be conducted on day 7 of quarantine and the individual will be released if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Residents of Qatar and GCC citizens

Fully vaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 2 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • Will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test on day 2 after arrival in Qatar.

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • A rapid antigen test should be conducted on day 7 of quarantine and the individual will be released if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Visitors to Qatar with pre-approved and on-arrival visas (all ages)

Fully vaccinated travellers (all age groups)

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 2 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • Will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test on day 2 after arrival in Qatar

Please note that unvaccinated travellers (tourists) will NOT be granted entry into Qatar.

Qatar’s red list countries

There are 86 countries in Qatar’s red-list countries:

  1. Albania
  2. Anguilla
  3. Antigua and Barbuda
  4. Argentina
  5. Aruba
  6. Australia
  7. Austria
  8. Bahamas
  9. Bahrain
  10. Barbados
  11. Belgium
  12. Belize
  13. Bermuda
  14. Bolivia
  15. Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba
  16. Botswana
  17. British Virgin Islands
  18. Bulgaria
  19. Canada
  20. Cape Verde
  21. Cayman Islands
  22. Costa Rica
  23. Croatia
  24. Curacao
  25. Cyprus
  26. Czechia
  27. Denmark
  28. Dominica
  29. Estonia
  30. Ethiopia
  31. Finland
  32. France
  33. Georgia
  34. Germany
  35. Gibraltar
  36. Greece
  37. Greenland
  38. Grenada
  39. Guyana
  40. Hungary
  41. Iceland
  42. Iran
  43. Ireland
  44. Isle of Man
  45. Italy
  46. Jordan
  47. Kenya
  48. Kuwait
  49. Latvia
  50. Lebanon
  51. Lesotho
  52. Lithuania
  53. Luxembourg
  54. Maldives
  55. Malta
  56. Montenegro
  57. Montserrat
  58. Namibia
  59. Netherlands
  60. North Macedonia
  61. Norway
  62. Oman
  63. Panama
  64. Peru
  65. Portugal
  66. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  67. Saint Lucia
  68. Saudi Arabia
  69. Serbia
  70. Seychelles
  71. Slovakia
  72. Slovenia
  73. Sudan
  74. Spain
  75. Sri Lanka
  76. Suriname
  77. Sweden
  78. Switzerland
  79. Tunisia
  80. Turkey
  81. Turks and Caicos Islands
  82. United Arab Emirates
  83. United Kingdom
  84. United States of America
  85. Uruguay
  86. Zimbabwe

Quarantine and testing requirements

The following are the quarantine and testing requirements for eligible arrivals to Qatar from the ‘red list’ countries.

Citizens and residents of Qatar

Fully vaccinated travellers (All age groups)

  • Will have to conduct a PCR  test with a negative result within  72 hours before arrival to Qatar (all age groups). Passengers with a conditionally certified vaccine must perform a Serology Antibody test before arriving in Qatar and if the passenger is unable to take the test in the country of departure, the passenger must undergo home quarantine
  • The following categories will be exempted from home quarantine upon arrival in the country after a negative PCR test result appears:
    • Everyone aged 12 years and above.
    • Children aged 11 years and below accompanied by one or both of their parents/family members who are fully vaccinated.
  • Will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test within 36 hours of arriving in Qatar.

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • Unvaccinated travellers will be subject to a home quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in the country.
  • A rapid antigen test is required to be taken on the seventh day of quarantine and the individual will be released on the seventh day if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

GCC citizens

Fully vaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 2 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • An on-arrival rapid antigen test will be done on the second day at the quarantine hotel after arrival.

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • A rapid antigen test should be conducted on day 7 of quarantine and the individual will be released once the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Visitors to Qatar with pre-approved and on-arrival visas (all ages)

Fully vaccinated travellers (all age groups)

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 2 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • Will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test on day 2 after arrival in Qatar. The individual will be released if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Will have to conduct a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • These travellers will be subject to hotel quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in Qatar.
  • A rapid antigen test should be conducted on day 7 of quarantine and the individual will be released if the result of the COVID-19 test is negative (all age groups).

Qatar’s general entry regulations

Qatar has classified countries into two lists, Green and Red, in addition to a secondary list of Exceptional Red Countries based on international and local health risk indicators and the epidemiology of Covid-19 in the different countries. Citizens and residents can travel abroad at any time provided that the travel and return policy is adhered to when returning to Qatar.

The Ministry of Public Health advises citizens and residents to comply with COVID-19 health measures currently in place in the country of arrival. Travellers are responsible for keeping up to date with changes to the travel and return policy through official sources before planning to travel to Qatar.

Arrival registration

Qatar has mandated travellers to submit a health declaration and register themselves on the Ehteraz platform, facilitating authorities to keep track of health records, vaccination status and other necessary details.

  • Non-residents of Qatar must register via the pre-registration system for people entering the State of Qatar ​on the www.ehteraz.gov.qa website and upload all relevant documents such as vaccine certificates at least three days before arrival. Although pre-registration is optional for citizens and residents of Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health recommends that all individuals entering Qatar pre-register to ensure the best experience upon arrival in Qatar. Additionally, PCR test result is no longer required during the electronic pre-registration process. Instead, travellers must present the original copy of the PCR test result to the airlines in order to allow them to board the plane, or at the country’s ports (land and sea). Note that the Ministry of Public Health has the right to conduct random examinations of travellers upon arrival in a country Qatar through its air, land and seaports.
  • Travellers should download the Ehteraz mobile application and activate it on their mobile phones using a local or international SIM card.
  • All passengers must sign an Undertaking and Acknowledgement Form before arriving in Qatar. The form is available on the Ministry of Public Health website, pre-registration platform website ( www.ehteraz.gov.qa​ ) and airline online booking form. Citizens and residents who are fully vaccinated inside the State of Qatar arriving from one of the Green List countries are exempt from this requirement.

Testing and quarantine requirements

  • Travellers must take a PCR test result at a medical centre accredited by the health authorities in the country of departure. The test result must be negative and must be done 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • Travellers should check the quarantine policy for detailed guidance according to the country of arrival classification.
  • In the case of home quarantine, accommodation conditions must be appropriate, and if the property does not comply with the conditions mentioned in the undertaking, the traveller must book the hotel quarantine package through Discover Qatar’s website before travelling to Qatar.
  • Travellers arriving in Qatar should go to the COVID-19 test clinic at the access port in case of any COVID-19-related symptoms and take the necessary isolation measures.

Note: These policies apply to arrivals across all Qatar entry points.

 

Are there flights to Qatar now?

Yes, flights to Qatar have resumed and are now easily available.

Most airports in the country are now operational, so you’ll be able to fly into Qatar from any corner of the world.

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