Followers can journey to Qatar with out being ticket holders from December 2 following the FIFA World Cup group stage, officers say.
Soccer followers can now journey to Qatar in the course of the World Cup with out being ticket holders from December 2, following the group levels, the nation’s inside ministry has stated.
“We’re delighted to announce at present that non-ticketed followers can enter the State of Qatar after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group Stage – ranging from 2 December 2022 – to benefit from the distinctive match environment right here with groups and followers within the nation,” ministry spokesman Jabr Hammoud Jabr al-Nuaimi advised reporters on Thursday.
Those that need to journey to Qatar nonetheless want to use for a Hayya card, which is required for anybody who needs to enter the World Cup stadiums in addition to the nation in the course of the match. Functions will be made on-line via the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 web site or the Hayya to Qatar 22 cell app.
“All events will work to make sure the protection and safety of the followers. We welcome everybody and all of us cooperate to make sure that the match is successful,” al-Nuaim stated.
The Hayya card, a Fan ID, additionally supplies free entry to metro and bus transportation companies.
Hayya cardholders can keep in Qatar till January 23, 2023.
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In the meantime, Yousef al-Maslamani, the official well being spokesperson for the FIFA World Cup, stated {that a} web site has been launched containing details about clinics and hospitals.
“Followers can entry the free helpline by calling 16000 for details about accessing medical care, when wanted,” he stated.
The announcement got here days after the Qatari authorities cancelled nearly all of journey restrictions associated to COVID-19 earlier than the match.
From November 1, travellers not must current a damaging COVID-19 PCR or Speedy Antigen checks to enter the nation. They’re additionally not required to preregister on the federal government’s Ehteraz well being software earlier than their arrival.
As well as, a COVID vaccination certificates is not required to enter Qatar.