Key Points
- The government of Qatar announced that it would list countries by categories
- Updated entry requirements based on vaccination status
Overview
As of October 6, 2021, Qatar has classified countries into a list of Green, Red, and Exceptional Red countries based on international and local health risk indicators and COVID-19 rates in each country.
Fully vaccinated citizens of Qatar and residents returning from Green List countries:
- Will be exempt from the 7-day quarantine
- Must take a PCR test within 36 hours of arrival
Unvaccinated citizens and residents returning from a Green List country:
- Will have to quarantine for 7-days
- Must take a PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival
All travelers arriving from green list countries regardless of vaccination status will be required to present proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival. Unvaccinated travelers must quarantine for 7-days, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from quarantine.
Citizens and residents arriving from a Red List country must:
- Provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival, regardless of vaccination status
Fully vaccinated travelers arriving from a Red List country must:
- Provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival
- Must take another PCR test at the designated quarantine location for two days or until the results are negative
Unvaccinated travelers arriving from a Red List country:
- Must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival
- Complete a 7-day quarantine
Fully vaccinated citizens and residents arriving from an Exceptional Red list country must:
- Provide proof of a negative PCR test taken with 72 hours of arrival
- Take a PCR test within 36 hours of arriving at the designated quarantine location
- Complete a 2-day quarantine or have a negative test result
Unvaccinated citizens and residents arriving from an Exceptional Red list country must:
- Provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival
- Complete a 7-day quarantine
Fully vaccinated travelers arriving from an Exceptional Red list country must:
- Provide proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of arrival
- Take a PCR test within 36 hours of arriving at the designated quarantine location
- Complete a 2-day quarantine or have a negative test result
Unvaccinated travelers will not be allowed to enter Qatar.
What’s Changed?
The government of Qatar has created a new list of country categories that impact entry requirements for citizens, residents, and foreign nationals.
Looking Ahead
Passengers traveling to Qatar must download and activate the Ehteraz app on their mobile devices upon arrival at Qatar’s entry ports. Continue to check Qatar’s government website for further information.
Sources: The Ministry of Public Health
