Qatar is an independent emirate. Doha is the capital of Qatar. More than two-fifths population of Qatar’s lives there. Qatar has some top places to visit. While travelling Qatar during FIFA World Cup travelers must follow some rules. As FIFA World Cup is going held in Qatar so rules are bit different. During FIFA World Cup travelers need to have Hayya Card otherwise you can’t enter Qatar because standard visa will not be issued. Also maintaining COVID-19 precautions & rules are very important. But you don’t need to isolate/quarantine yourself after reaching in Qatar if you won’t get COVID-19. If Qatar travel rules make you confused then just go through the article you will definitely find solution.

When you are planning to travel Qatar, you have to keep some rules in your mind.

01. QATAR Entry-Exist Rules for Travelers:

• Before planning to travel Qatar it’s the responsibility of the travelers to know about all the changes to the travel & return policy through official’s websites & sources.
• To travel Qatar, you should have your COVID-19 vaccines documents.
• If the traveller is 6 years & above, he/she should bring a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate with a negative result valid for 48 hours or a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) certificate valid for 24 hours, from the scheduled flight to the State of Qatar.

Travelers should always stay up to date while travelling anywhere in the world. To learn the Entry-Exist rules is a must!

02. QATAR COVID-19 Updates, 2022:

• COVID-19 Country Red Risk Classification is no longer applicable for Qatar.
• Quarantine is not mandatory for travelers.
• In case anyone tested positive for COVID 19 after reaching Qatar travelers must go through self-isolation measures in accordance with the procedures followed in the State of Qatar.
• To travel Qatar traveler should have a negative COVID 19 certificate which is valid for 24 hours before the flight departure time.
• 0-5 years babies don’t need COVID testing.
• Travelers should always keep face mask & hand sanitizer with them.

For travelling, travelers need to have a COVID-19 negative certificate also they have to carry the vaccination documents. Rules for the babies are bit different.

03. Travel Visa-Requirements for QATAR, Update 2022:

• Passport must be valid for 6 months.
• Passport must be original & genuine.
• Return ticket should be confirmed.
• Travelers have to show proof of accommodation. It means where traveler is staying, he/she needs to show it. Like: hotel address or host’s address.
• If you are visiting with your family you need to show Proof of Relation.
• Cost of Qatar tourist visa fee is QAR 100.

If you are planning travelling with your family you have to follow some extra steps. Please check your passport that is it valid for 6 months or not.  Make sure to confirm your return tickets.

04. Ehteraz Mobile Application Policy​ for QATAR Travellers:​

• After arriving in Qatar travelers must download the Ehteraz mobile app on their mobile phone devices & activate it. For that, the traveler must have the following:

• • • SIM card from one of Qatar's service providers (Ooredoo or Vodafone) or an international SIM card.
    • Mobile internet connection.
    • The smartphone should support Android 6, newer versions or IOS 13.5 and later versions.
    • Download and install the app on the mobile phone either via Google Play, Apple App Store or from any online search engines.
    • SIM cards and smartphones are available for purchase at Hamad International Airport and Abu Samra border crossing if the passenger does not own them before arrival.

• The Ehteraz mobile application with health status indicated as Green is required to gain access to public facilities around Qatar.
• The Heath Status on the Ehteraz mobile app for fully vaccinated persons in Qatar will be in green with a golden frame.
• The Health Status for citizens, residents, visitors who have received the vaccine outside Qatar will remain green without a golden frame until their vaccine data is updated in the system or through the Overseas Vaccine Portal (www.ehteraz.gov.qa).
• If anyone get COVID-19 & go on isolation then the Health Status on the Ehteraz app will remain red throughout the isolation period, until the result of their COVID-19 test comes out negative.
• Diplomats, administrative card holders and VIP visitors arriving on official state visits are excluded from this measure. ​

05. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Travel Tips & Update:

• The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar this year. So, if you want to attend the World Cup you have to know few things:
• Traveler must have an approved Hayya Card.
• You can’t enter Qatar between 1 November 2022 & 22 December 2022, if you don’t have an approved Hayya Card because no standard visas will be issued during this time.
• Approved Hayya Card holders can bring three friends & relatives who don’t hold tickets.
• You should purchase match tickets from official providers, don’t buy match tickets from unofficial providers that won’t be valid.
• Don’t forget to check FIFA website for ticket information.
• The great news is you can use your Hayya Card to enter Qatar until 23rd January 2023.

Note: To attend FIFA World Cup Hayya Card is must!

06. Travel Safety Tips for QATAR Travellers:

• Always look-after your own belongings, especially in crowded places.
• Women should be careful in public places. Especially in night. Harassment may happen.
• Qatar has a low crime rate but still you need to be careful for your own safety.
• Always keep your eye on your Banking & Credit card because fraud may occur.
• Most important thing is Qatar often experiences high temperatures.  From October the average temperature of high is 35.2°C (95.4°F) & an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).
• From June to September the temperature can be higher than 50°C.  No matter what the temperature is don’t forget to drink lots of water.

While travelling Qatar or anywhere in the world always leave a copy of your planner to your relatives or your friends. Always make sure all the safety requirements, don’t trust anyone blindly while travelling. Keep your passport in water proof place with safe.

07. Places to Visit and Things to Do in Doha, Qatar:

When you are planning to travel Qatar doesn’t forget to include these beautiful places in your list.

Brouq Nature Reserve: This place 65kilometres from Qatar. You will find gazelles, ostriches& many others birds. Also, it has few wild deer & varieties of desert flora. It’s the place to re-introduce with species including Arabian oryx. This region is famous for Neolithic sites, archaeological digs, gypsum cliffs, mushroom-shaped hills, and legally protected areas.

• The Pearl Qatar: It’s a man-made island. This island sits on four million sqm of reclaimed land. This place is popular visitor attraction. The Pearl is famous for its elegance, hotels, charming restaurants & cafes also luxury boutiques. It has lavish community lifestyle.
• Banana Island: If you are looking for relaxation Banana Island is a perfect place for you! It’s a luxury resort with 300-foot lagoon pool also you will 20-seat movie theatre, spa as well as wellness center. It offers so many exciting activities. It has over-water villas, high-end hotels, world class restaurants including floating one!
• Khor Al Adaid: This is a unique & breathtaking natural attraction! Khor Al Adaid isan embayment or a tidal bay. It has its own ecosystem. Travelers can enjoy barbeque, campfire. The hotels & resorts are near the bay.
• Fuwairit Beach: Fuwairit Beach is perfect place for picnics. Travelers can enjoy long stretch of fine white sand, glassy blue waters, and a sweeping shoreline dotted with colorful seashells but travelers have to bring their own umbrellas here. Also, there are no hotels & restaurants.
• Al Jassasiya: Here you can enjoy carvings of dhows, fish, footprints, ostriches, quadrupeds, scorpions, and other enigmatic patterns.
• Aspire Park:  It’s a massive garden with walking paths, exercise equipment, children’s playgrounds, beautiful fountains, cafes and eateries.
• Barzan Towers: Barzan Towers is built in the late 19thcentury. Barzan Towers walls are made of oral stones mixed with limestone and clamped together by mud.
• Katara Beach: Katara Beach is a world-class beach resort in Qatar. The guest of Katara Beach can enjoy parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding & windsurfing. But women have to cover their elbows & knees in outdoor.
• Al Safliya Island: This place breathtaking view of the Doha skyline. You have to carry your own food as there are no hotels. Also try to carry your essentials. You can enjoy swimming in the clear blue water with water sports.
• Museum of Islamic Art: The Museum of Islamic Art was opened in 2008. This museum represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. You will find metal work, ceramics, jewelry, wood work, textiles, and glass pick up from three continents of the 7th century to the 20th century.
• Doha Fort:  Al Koot Fort is known as Doha Fort. This place was used as a police post by the Ottomans. Al Koot Fort (Doha Fort) was built by Sheikh Abdulla to protect the Souq Waqif from notorious thieves.
• The National Museum in Qatar: The National Museum in Qatar is a story telling museum. It tells the story of Qatar. It tells the story of Qatar from ancient times to present times including ongoing political events.

Travelers can enjoy so many adventures in Qatar. Travelers can do dune bashing, scuba diving, rock climbing, skydiving, kitesurfing camel rides, quad biking and wakeboarding.

08. Hotels near FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Stadiums:

If you are looking for budget friendly/ 5-star hotels in Qatar than you should definitely check these hotels out:

• Premier Inn Doha Airport.
• Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach.
• Premier Inn Doha Education City.
• Pullman Doha West Bay.
• Saraya Place Hotel.
• Banyan Tree Doha At La CigaleMushaireb.
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• Dusit Hotel &Suites – Doha.
• La Villa Suites Hotel.
• Al Mansour Suites Hotel.
• Movenpick Hotel Doha.
• Mandarin Oriental, Doha.

These are the list of some famous hotels in Qatar mostly in Doha.  Here, you will find cheap as well as 5-star hotels.

09. Keep in Mind when You Visit QATAR:

• Foods: When you are travelling Qatar don’t forget to eat Baklava- the famous sweet dish in Qatar. It filled with different kinds of chopped nuts, hazelnuts or pistachios. Also you can try Qatari cuisine. Machboos, Umm Ali, Kunafa, Arabic Mezze, Saloona, Karak- iconic drink, Ghuzi, Madrouba , Hareesh, Jareesh, Khobesrgag, Thareed these are the must try items in Qatar.
• Malls: The most popular mall in Qatar is City Centre Mall. You will find all sort of brands over here also this mall has 250 stores. Here you will find H&M, Bath & Body Works, Adidas, TommyHilfiger. Also, Al Khor Mall, Ezdan Mall these are cheapest mall in Qatar. You can visit B squaremall, Miqrab Mall, Gulf Mall.
• Local Contacts: For local information always check the Embassy’s social media accounts. Don’t forget to download Ehteraz Mobile Application. Activate it on your mobile phone while using local or international SIM card. For online registration go through Ehteraz official website also you will find there more details.

Travelling is fun! Also a vacation gives us relaxation. Qatar is an adventurous place as well as relaxing.  If you want to experience adventure & relaxation at the same time you will found both in Qatar. Ehteraz mobile app is must for travelers. Don’t forget to read safety & visa requirements rules as well. If you are planning to travel with your family then you have to some extra steps. The rules for travelling in Qatar is not complicated. You just have to go through the rules & make a note. As FIFA World Cup is going to held in Qatar so rules are bit different. Also you have to keep in mind that COVID-19 has not gone properly it’s still there. So just be careful & take all the safety precautions & enjoy!