In an update, the Ministry of Public Health announced that all travelers coming from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Qatar.
The mandatory quarantine lasts for 10 days in a dedicated hotel and 14 days for the Mekaines quarantine facility. Travelers also have to undergo a mandatory PCR test 48 hours before departure from the country of origin (testing center approved by local health authority).
RELATED: Mandatory quarantine for travellers from 6 countries, including vaccinated people: MoPH
Discover Qatar has updated the quarantine packages and travelers are now able to book hotels again through their website.
Check the update on booking guidelines here for existing and new bookings: New guidelines for quarantine hotel bookings for arrivals from 6 high-risk countries
According to the booking page of Discover Qatar, here are some of the hotels available for arrivals from the 6 high-risk countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka):
*Prices vary from QR 3,524 to QR 8,505 depending on the availability and hotel chosen. According to Discover Qatar, 43 out of the 65 quarantine hotels are dedicated to arrivals from the 6 countries.
Disclaimer: This list may change depending on availability and Discover Qatar.
UPDATE FOR OTHER RED ZONE COUNTRIES: All quarantine hotel bookings through 'Discover Qatar' cancelled from April 29: Qatar Airways
Source: Discover Qatar
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