[UPDATED: February 15, 2021]

According to Discover Qatar, all arrivals from the UK, Denmark, Netherlands and South Africa now have access to all red zone quarantine hotels.

RELATED: Compulsory hotel quarantine for all arrivals from countries not on green list: MoPH

There are 2 categories of Quarantine Bookings:

• Arrivals on flights and via Abu Samra border from Red Zone Countries
• Mekaines/Mukaynis Quarantine

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[UPDATED: February 3, 2021]

According to the Discover Qatar website, ‘Welcome Home’ Quarantine packages can be booked up to 31 May 2021 for arrivals from countries not included in the Green List.

There are 3 categories of Quarantine Bookings:

• Arrivals from the UK, Denmark, Netherlands & South Africa
• Arrivals from other Red Zone Countries
• Mekaines/Mukaynis Quarantine

Land arrivals from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Those arriving by land into Qatar from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via the Abu Samra border should now book an ‘Arrivals from other Red Zone Countries’ quarantine package.

Entry into Qatar: Under the instructions of the Qatar Government, entry into Qatar is currently only allowed for:

• Qatari nationals
• the children and spouses of Qatari citizens
• Permanent resident permit holders
• Regular resident permit holders with QID (subject to ‘Exceptional Entry Permit’ approval)
• GCC citizens.

Pre-approved QID resident permit holders are required to obtain ‘Exceptional Entry Permit’ approval via the Qatar Portal. QID residents who are currently in the State of Qatar and wish to travel and return will automatically receive an ‘Exceptional Entry Permit’ upon departure.

You will not be allowed to board your flight or cross the Abu Samra land border if you do not have a correct Discover Qatar Welcome Home hotel voucher.

You must read the Frequently Asked Questions on the appropriate booking page before making your booking.

"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.

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Discover Qatar announced on its website that the quarantine requirements have now been extended to 15 February 2021 arrivals including nationals, residents, and visa holders.

You can find more info and book here: https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/offers/welcome-home-packages/

The quarantine packages were earlier extended until 31 December 2020.

The Discover Qatar website currently shows 29 hotels available for booking in January with prices starting at QR 1,950.

"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.

You can contact Discover Qatar here: [email protected] or +974 4423 7999.

READ MORE:

• Quarantine package for domestic workers, company-sponsored and other workers
• Phase 3: Frequently asked questions about quarantine rules
• MoPH guidelines for home quarantine

Source: Discover Qatar

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