This page was last updated on 29 October, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Qatar, but there are restrictions.
Source: Qatari Ministry of Public Health
Qatar: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to enter Qatar.
Source: Qatari Ministry of Public Health
Quarantine-Free
No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Travelers who are fully vaccinated from selected countries are not required to quarantine on arrival. Travelers must present proof of being fully vaccinated and that 14 days have passed since they received the 2nd dose.
Details and Exemptions:Different rules apply to children under the age of 12. Please check the source for more information.
Source: Qatari Ministry of Public Health
COVID-19 test required
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
All travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken from an accredited COVID-19 testing center a maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Qatar.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Fully vaccinated citizens of Qatar, GCC citizens, and residents of Qatar, with a vaccine approved by the Ministry of Public Health.
Please check the source for more details.
Source: Qatari Ministry of Public Health
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers must wear masks in public places.
Source: US Embassy for Qatar
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Travelers who are fully vaccinated must present proof of being fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Qatari Ministry of Public health and that 14 days have passed since they received the 2nd dose.
Travelers unable to present a valid certificate may be required to comply with rules for unvaccinated travelers.
Details and Exemptions:Vaccines approved in Qatar are Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna, Covishield (AstraZeneca), Janssen/Johnson & Johnson.
Sinopharm, Sinovac, and Sputnik V vaccines are conditionally approved. For travelers with these vaccines, to be considered fully vaccinated a Serology Antibody test with a positive result is mandatory before traveling to Qatar for people with 2 doses of conditionally approved vaccines and 14 days after the second dose.
Source: Qatar Government
Mandatory travel registration form
Travelers must complete a travel registration form at least 12 hours before departure to Qatar.
Online pre-registration is optional for citizens and residents of Qatar.
Source: Qatari Ministry of Health
Document: Complete online
