With FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 around the corner, the Qatari authorities have now announced that effective from 1 November 2022 to 23 January 2023, they will only allow entry to only Hayya card holders, residents and nationals of Qatar. The Hayya Card will serve as the only entry permit for visitors, and no other standard visit or travel or even visa-free permits will be issued during this period.
Residents and GCC citizens holding a Qatari ID card, holders of personal visas, work entry permits, and approved humanitarian cases will be allowed entry during this period.

Qatar will host the World Cup between 20 November and 18 December 2022.

In order to apply for a Hajjah Card, a ticket for a World Cup football match must be purchased in advance. Additionally, for tourists who are not resident in Qatar, an accommodation reservation is required. Both the ticket and the accommodation booking will need to be entered into the portal to apply for the Hayya Card. It is recommended to apply for the card well in advance, as the card will need to be validated by the Qatari authorities. The portal to apply for the Hajjah card is as follows: https://hayya.qatar2022.qa/

For tourists making day trips to Qatar, without an overnight stay, to watch a match, it will be necessary to specify the time and date of the flight tickets on the Hayya portal. In this case, it will not be necessary to make a hotel reservation. Please note that in case of non-compliance with the commitment to leave Qatar on the same day, a daily fine will be applied for non-compliance with the conditions of stay.

In the case of Qatar residents purchasing a football ticket, no additional accommodation booking will be required. However, it will be necessary to obtain a Hayya Card, using your Qatar ID to complete the application form, which will be required, along with the ticket, to gain access to the stadiums.

For any queries regarding the acquisition and use of the Hayya card, Qatar has made available the following contacts:

+974 4441 2022 (calls from outside Qatar)
2022 (calls within Qatar)
info@hayya.qa