Qatar changes travel guidelines for new corona

Qatar Announces new travel policy

Country's 'Travel and Return Policy' Update Released

Doha (News Update) The Gulf state of Qatar has changed its travel guidelines following the introduction of a new type of Corona in the world. According to Doha News, no case of the new Corona virus variant Omicron has been reported in Qatar so far, but health officials on Monday raised concerns about the new mutations around the world. According to the countries 'travel and return policy' update was released.

The new guidelines divide the green and red lists into groups A and B, group A includes all Qatari citizens and residents who have been vaccinated by the Ministry of Public Health inside or outside Qatar. Have been fully vaccinated by or through those who have a conditionally approved vaccine, or who have recovered from Corona within Doha and have undergone at least 14 days of rehabilitation.

Passengers from countries listed in green or red will be exempted from quarantine upon arrival in Qatar on condition that they adhere to the test policy listed on the ministry's official website. Home quarantine is essential for the day. People from Red Listed countries will also be placed in the home quarantine for seven days upon arrival.

GCC citizens from Green List countries through vaccines approved by MoPH inside or outside Qatar, or who have a conditionally approved vaccine, or who have recovered from Corona within GCC countries 14 Days have passed, in case of rehabilitation, provided a dose of approved vaccine is given, except quarantine, however, those coming from Red Listed countries will be kept in Hotel Quarantine for two days on arrival in Qatar.

As far as GCC passengers are concerned, those who have not been fully vaccinated or ineligible for the vaccine or who have not completed the required doses of the vaccine will have to stay in hotel quarantine for seven days upon arrival in Qatar, in Qatar. GCC citizens (non-residents) who come to live with first degree relatives residing in Qatar are subject to home quarantine for seven days upon arrival; provided they provide proof of relationship and national address data.

Group B lists the quarantine and test policy for Doha visitors with pre-approved and on-arrival visas. They are absolved from isolation assuming they have been immunized or have gotten one of the restrictively supported antibodies.

On the other hand, travelers from both green and red countries who have not been fully vaccinated or who have not completed the required dose of vaccine will be subject to hotel quarantine for seven days upon arrival in the country irrespective of age. Holders of family visas already issued to visit one of their first-degree relatives residing in Qatar will be quarantined at home for seven days, provided they provide proof of relationship and national address data.