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As part of the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed in the State of Qatar as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel policies have been reviewed and revised, effective from tomorrow (Saturday 1 August).
Arrivals from low-risk countries must take a Coronavirus test upon arrival at the airport, and to sign a formal pledge to adhere to quarantine at home for a week, noting that the traveller’s status on the Ehteraz application will be yellow, which means that they are required to quarantine. After the week has elapsed, the traveller must go to one of the dedicated health centres for another Coronavirus test. If the result is positive, the traveller will be transferred to isolation. If negative, the quarantine period ends at the end of that week and the traveller’s status on the Ehteraz application will change to green.
The list of low-risk countries will be published on the Ministry of Public Health’s website and announced by the Civil Aviation Authority, and will be reviewed every two weeks. If there are accredited COVID-19 testing centres in one of these low-risk countries, obtaining a COVID-free certificate from one of these centres exempts the traveller from taking the test at the airport upon arrival in the country, provided that the date of obtaining the certificate does not exceed 48 hours before traveling.
Arrivals from countries not included in the low-risk list and in which COVID-19 testing centres have been accredited are required to obtain a virus-free certificate from there no more than 48 hours before travelling. The arrivals must also adhere to the home quarantine for a week upon arrival in Doha while also following the policy and conditions applied to arrivals from the low-risk countries mentioned above.
Arrivals other countries not included in the low-risk list and in which there are no accredited COVID-19 testing centres must quarantine in a hotel at their own expense for one week, provided that hotel accommodation is booked through the “Discover Qatar“ website before arriving in the State of Qatar. After the week has elapsed, the ending of the quarantine period will depend on the result of a COVID-19 test. If positive, the traveller will be transferred to isolation. If negative, they will commit to home quarantine for another week, in which case the status on the Ehteraz application will be yellow and will then change to green after the week has passed.
For Qatari citizens, their spouses and children, and permanent residency holders:
For residents:
Workers in the various sectors should coordinate the dates of travel and return with their employers. Families and workers in the education sector must take the quarantine period into account when planning their return to the State of Qatar in order to avoid absence during the mandatory quarantine period, whether in the designated facilities or at home.
For more information regarding the process of issuing return permits to the State of Qatar, visit the Ministry of Public Health page on COVID-19 at https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages/Countries-Classified-Low-Risk-of-COVID-19.aspx or contact the Government Contact Centre via the hotline (109).
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Qatar, contact GAC Qatar at [email protected]