The Minsitry of Interior (MOI) on 16 October 2022, listed the procedures for entry into Qatar via the Abu Samra border during the World Cup.
According to the Ministry of Interior (MOI), the Abu Samra land border crossing is ready to receive World Cup fans from 1 November 2022, until the end of the tournament.
The Ministry announced the procedures to be followed upon arrival at the Abu Samra border crossing checkpoint as per the Hayya Card category granted.
The most important of them are:
As per the report, the measures specified for the entry of World Cup fans via the Abu Samra border will start from 1 November 2022, until 23 December 2022. Those wishing to enter Qatar must use the passport that is registered on the Hayya platform.
Qatari citizens, residents and GCC nationals with a Qatari ID card can enter the country through Abu Samra border crossing during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as per usual procedures. #MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/J7w4ovo3tR
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
Their entry shall be as regular as is the case in normal circumstances, provided that:
Fans who wish to enter the country with an exceptional entry permit by their own vehicles must have a vehicle entry permit approved through the Hayya platform. #MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/qbQ5uqax2K
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
Fans who wish to enter with their own vehicles fall under this category. For entry, they must have a vehicle entry permit approved through the Hayya platform.
To obtain it, the following conditions are required:
Those coming through Abu Samra land border to attend one or more matches within 24 hours can enter and exit without a prior hotel reservation, provided they meet certain conditions. #MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/bHmmVFhyBV
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
Those coming through the Abu Samra land border to attend one or more matches within 24 hours only can enter and exit without a prior hotel reservation in Qatar.
The following conditions need to be met for entry:
Ticketholders can come to Qatar for 24 hours and park their car at the border. It is advisable for you to arrive at the border early to give yourself enough time to get to your match on time! Here's how you can park your car at the border:
Those coming by bus must carry a Hayya Card. After completing entry procedures at the checkpoint, they can take Qatari buses from the border to Doha Central Station (Al Messila) or to the Family and Friends Meet and Greet Area at Al Qalayel.
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
#MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/eUmWyt8tAR
For those coming by bus, the following conditions are required for their entry:
Those traveling by bus will be dropped off by the bus operator at the border terminal. Here are the procedures after being dropped at the border terminal:
In humanitarian cases, entry will be limited through airports only. An application for entry shall be submitted on the MOI website https://t.co/rBBCEycV9v, which will be reviewed and replied to within six hours.
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
#MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/mNMBcxj2Qd
For those who do not hold a Hayya card (through airports only) as per the following:
To ensure smooth entry for football fans through Abu Samra border crossing, commercial trucks will be allowed to enter between 11 pm to 6 am only, starting from 15 November to 22 December 2022.
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) October 16, 2022
#MOIQatar #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/IHmdSNvz7S
Entry for commercial trucks will be allowed through the Abu Samra border crossing between 15 November 2022 to 22 December 2022 from 11 pm to 6 am to ensure smooth entry for football fans.
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Source: MOI
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