COVID-19
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DATABASE
Travel restrictions updates for Qatar
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28.04.2021 10:28: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued outside of Qatar. Vaccines are accepted are AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. They must have received:
-- the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival, or
-- the second AstraZeneca, Covishield, Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/w52x7pvb.
- This does not apply to passengers older than 75 years residing in Qatar and one escort. They must reside in the same place as the escort.
- This does not apply to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with an infant younger than 2 years, residing in Qatar. They must be accompanied by their husband or a relative who must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. They must reside in the same place as their husband or relative.
- This does not apply to passengers with a positive COVID-19 test result issued at most 6 months before arrival.


28.04.2021 10:28: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.
- This does not apply to Umrah passengers arriving from Saudi Arabia.
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Passengers must install the Ehteraz app.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.


28.04.2021 01:26: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.
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Passengers must install the Ehteraz app.


26.04.2021 13:18: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.
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Effective 25 April 2021 until 01:59 local time 27 April 2021, passengers without a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival are subject to a test upon arrival at their own expense.
- This does not apply to passengers with an Exception Entry Permit stated as Mukaines.
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Passengers must install the Ehteraz app.


24.04.2021 16:08: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx
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Effective 25 April 2021, passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by a testing center approved by the local government.
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Effective 25 April 2021 until 01:59 local time 27 April 2021, passengers without a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival are subject to a test upon arrival at their own expense.
- This does not apply to passengers with an Exception Entry Permit stated as Mukaines.


24.04.2021 16:08: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued outside of Qatar. Vaccines are accepted are AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. They must have received:
-- the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival, or
-- the second AstraZeneca, Covishield, Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/w52x7pvb.
- This does not apply to passengers older than 75 years residing in Qatar and one escort. They must reside in the same place as the escort.
- This does not apply to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with an infant younger than 2 years, residing in Qatar. They must be accompanied by their husband or a relative who must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. They must reside in the same place as their husband or relative.


23.04.2021 22:04: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx
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Effective 25 April 2021, passengers entering or transiting through Qatar must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx


13.04.2021 09:08: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued outside of Qatar. Vaccines are accepted are AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. They must have received:
-- the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival, or
-- the second AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. More details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/w52x7pvb.
- This does not apply to passengers older than 75 years residing in Qatar and one escort. They must reside in the same place as the escort.
- This does not apply to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with an infant younger than 2 years, residing in Qatar. They must be accompanied by their husband or a relative who must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and must have received the second vaccine dose at least 14 days before arrival. They must reside in the same place as their husband or relative.


08.04.2021 20:44: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- More exemptions can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx.


07.04.2021 17:38: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).
- More exemptions can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx.


07.04.2021 17:38: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The test result must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx


23.02.2021 19:50: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).


15.02.2021 22:08: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview


14.02.2021 00:58: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).


29.01.2021 14:36: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).
- This does not apply to passengers who are 65 years or older, if arriving from a country other than Denmark, Netherlands, South Africa or United Kingdom.
- More exemptions can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx .


27.01.2021 17:26: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).
- This does not apply to passengers older than 54 years arriving from a country other than Denmark, Netherlands, South Africa or United Kingdom.
- More exemptions can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx .


27.01.2021 17:26: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Qatar. They must present proof confirming their family relationship and have a residence permit issued by Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx


19.01.2021 19:44: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).
- This does not apply to passengers older than 54 years arriving from a country other than Denmark, Netherlands, South Africa or United Kingdom.


13.01.2021 19:12: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
- This does not apply to spouses and children of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must travel together.
- This does not apply to domestic workers of nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. They must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the first degree sponsor's relatives. Their residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months and their passport must be valid longer than their residence permit.
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Passengers could be subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be issued by an approved testing center listed on https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx


12.01.2021 16:06: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to home quarantine or quarantine in a hotel for 7 days; details can be found at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Qatar-Travel-Policyy.aspx
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Passengers must have a quarantine hotel reservation for 7 days. The booking can be made at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China (People's Rep.), Cuba, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Maldives (Safe Travel Bubble package only).


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