Discover Qatar announced on October 13 that the quarantine requirements have now been extended to 31 December 2020 arrivals.
You can find more info and book here: https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/offers/welcome-home-packages/
"Please do not book a “Welcome Home Package” until you have read the FAQ’s, you know what type of quarantine you will be required to complete, and you have the approval to travel to Qatar," Discover Qatar stressed on its website
Discover Qatar has announced further updates to its website with regards to hotel quarantine, home quarantine, low-risk countries and return permits to Qatar:
QID holders will need to obtain approval to enter Qatar by applying through the Qatar Portal. Applications for a re-entry permit do not open until 1 August.
Once re-entry is approved, you will receive a permit and can then book your self-funded quarantine hotel package, if travelling from a country not on the low-risk list or if you are not eligible for home quarantine. QID holders returning to Qatar from one of the countries on the low risk will be required to self isolate at home for a period of 7 days.
If you plan to travel from a low-risk country, you need to have been in that country for at least 72 hours before you will be allowed to travel to Qatar and home quarantine. If you have not been in that country for 72 hours you will be considered to have travelled from a non-low risk country and will be required to enter self-funded quarantine for 7 days, followed by 7 days self-isolation at home.
QID holders will not be able to board a flight to Qatar without being able to prove authorisation to travel to Qatar, and by also providing confirmation of a 7-day government-approved quarantine package reservation, if not travelling from a country on the low-risk list.
QID holders are advised not to book a quarantine package until approval to return to Qatar has been confirmed.
Exceptions, which are instead required to undertake 7 days mandatory home self-isolation, instead of self-funded 7 days quarantine are:
• Foreign Diplomats, with approval to enter Qatar, are exempt from the self-funded quarantine requirements.
• Holders of ID cards issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affair are exempt from the self-funded quarantine requirements.
• Travelers returning from one of the low-risk countries listed on the MOPH website.
After the 7-day home self-isolation has elapsed, the traveller must go to one of the dedicated health centres to get another Coronavirus test. If the result is positive, the traveller will be transferred to isolation, and if it is negative, the quarantine period ends at the end of that week and the traveller’s status on the Ehteraz application will change to green.
You can choose between different star rated hotels available, depending upon your preferred hotel category and budget.
At the moment, the following six hotels have been selected for quarantine stay (we will update you if and when more hotels are added to the list):
Click here to make a booking: Discover Qatar in Partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays.
Discover Qatar is urging people not to book a Welcome Home Package until they have approval to travel to Qatar.
Until 31 July 2020, only Qatari Nationals, their travelling companions, those with a Permanent Resident Card or other exceptionally approved Visa holders, will be allowed to enter Qatar.
From 1 August, 2020 pre-approved QID resident permit holders will also be able to travel to Qatar.
More details will be provided for the pre-approval process, when the relevant authorities give more information about the pre-approval process, so please check back here regularly for updates.
All travellers departing from Qatar will need to book and pay for one of the approved quarantine hotel packages for a period of 14 days, which must be booked before departure from Qatar, if the return date is planned on or before 15 September. Check in at HIA will not be permitted without a confirmed quarantine reservation, if arrival back into Qatar is before 15 September.
Eligible travellers currently outside Qatar will also need to book and pay for one of the approved quarantine hotel packages for a period of 14 days if arriving back into Doha on or before 15 September. Bookings can be made at Qatar Airways Holidays in partnership with Discover Qatar. Only Qatari Nationals, their travelling companions, those with a Permanent Resident Card or other eligible Visa holders, will be permitted to arrive into Qatar before 1 August 2020.
QID holders will not be able to board a flight to Qatar without first receiving authorisation to travel to Qatar, and then by also providing confirmation of a 14 day quarantine package reservation.
QID holders are advised not to book a quarantine package until approval to return to Qatar has been confirmed. Details of the approval process will be published when the eligibility and guidelines are confirmed by the relevant authorities. Please check back regularly to this page for updates.
Discover Qatar posted this on their website:
"We are now able to provide hotel and transfer packages to Qatari Nationals in this first phase.
"For non-Qatari QID holders, you are asked NOT to book a Welcome Home package until approval to return to Qatar has been confirmed. We are working to obtain clarification on some of the procedural requirements before we can launch hotel packages for you. We will provide an update on this website once more information is available. We will also post updates to Facebook and Instagram and we recommend that you follow us on these social media platforms to receive further updates.
"For Qatari Nationals, before making your booking, please ensure you read all of the information below to ensure that you understand the booking terms and conditions. If you need to book more than three rooms, please call us on +974 4423 7999 or email us at [email protected]"
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Qatar announced a four-phase plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions starting from June 15. People entering Qatar will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for a period of two weeks in specially designated hotels at their own expense.
All permitted arrivals into Qatar must go into Government approved hotels to quarantine for a 14 day period upon arrival into Qatar. The following is a summary of who is currently permitted to arrive into Qatar and what quarantine conditions apply (subject to change so please check out the rules and conditions on regular basis):
For Qatari Nationals returning from 15 June - 15 September:
Qatari Nationals will need to book and pay for one of the approved quarantine hotel packages for a period of 14 days, which must be booked before departure from Qatar. Qatari Nationals currently outside Qatar will also need to book and pay for one of the approved quarantine hotel packages for a period of 14 days. Check in at HIA will not be permitted without a confirmed quarantine reservation, if arrival back into Qatar is before 15 September. Only Qatari Nationals will be permitted to arrive into Qatar before 1 August 2020.
QID holders returning from 1 August - 15 September:
QID holders will not be able to board a flight to Qatar without first receiving authorisation to travel to Qatar, and then by also providing confirmation of a 14 day government approved quarantine package reservation.
QID holders are advised not to book a quarantine package until approval to return to Qatar has been confirmed. Details of the approval process will be published when the eligibility and guidelines are confirmed by the relevant authorities. Please check back regularly to this page for updates.
To find out which hotels will be used for quarantine purposes, how you can book your quarantine hotel, and what your stay at the hotel will be like, what medical facilities will be provided, etc. please read on ahead:
For all permitted arrivals, quarantine bookings can be made at Qatar Airways Holidays in partnership with Discover Qatar.
Yes, bookings can be amended, up to 24 hours prior to your arrival, without any penalty. There is no refund for any unused quarantine reservations or if you fail to check in on the date of your arrival.
Yes, you will be able to choose between different star rated hotels available, depending upon your preferred hotel category and budget.
At the moment, the following three hotels have been selected for quarantine stay (we will update you if and when more hotels are added to the list) (This is for Qatari Nationals only for the time being):
Click here to make a booking: Discover Qatar in Partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays.
Quarantine package rates and options are now available from 15 June 2020. Click here to make a booking: Discover Qatar in Partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays.
No, you will need to make your booking directly with Qatar Airways Holidays in partnership with Discover Qatar for a stay at an approved quarantine hotel
Find out more about your quarantine hotel stay in Qatar below:
Upon arrival at HIA, you will be directed to a transfer to take you to the hotel.
A compulsory one way transfer will be provided.
Your hotel will be compliant with the Qatar Clean program. Qatar Clean is a collaborative effort by the National Tourism Council, Ministry of Public Health, and the hospitality and tourism sectors.
The program has been carefully designed to align with best practices and expert protocols to ensure remarkable levels of cleanliness, hygiene and safety for our guests and front line workers. For more information please visit https://www.qatarclean.com
Hotel staff will also be under quarantine and will follow MOPH guidelines.
Yes.
You will be required to follow instructions of Ministry of Public Health staff in the hotel.
Medical teams will be at the hotel 24/7.
Yes.
You will be directed to follow the instructions provided by MOPH staff at the hotel.
All hotel reservations will be on full board basis. This will consist of breakfast, lunch and evening meal as a minimum.
Yes, food will be left at the door of the room.
Only with direct relatives. A maximum of 2 adults and 1 child 6 years or under may share a room.
Yes, but this might be at additional cost. This will be advised at the time of booking.
Once a week as minimum.
Yes - this might be available, depending upon your chosen hotel, at an additional cost.
No, leaving the room is prohibited.
There are no specific facilities for children; leaving the room is not allowed for any reason.
No.
No, leaving the room is prohibited.
No, leaving the room is prohibited.
No.
No.
No. Physical contact is not allowed.
No, unless you are sharing a room.
Please make Discover Qatar aware of any special requirements at the time of making your quarantine package booking
Please call or email Discover Qatar with your request and we will be happy to see if this can be accommodated.
Yes, you can call Discover Qatar if you would prefer to talk to someone, on +974 4423 7999 Alternatively you can email your question to [email protected]
1. To find out who is required to undergo hotel quarantine after arrival in Qatar and what the conditions are, click on the following link:
https://www.iloveqatar.net/coronavirus/news/mandatory-hotel-quarantine-arrival-qatar-covid-19-restrictions
2. Click here if your QID is expired.
Source: Discover Qatar
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