Qatar
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28 September 2021
Certificate adoption
Yes, for Qataris who have been fully vaccinated, the vaccination certificate can be viewed and downloaded at the Ministry of Public Health’s official COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate page.
Instrument type
Vaccination based
Certificate name
Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
Certificate details
The certificate contains the following information:
1.Name
2.QID/Passport
3.Date of birth
4.Nationality
5.Status of vaccination (including date of vaccination, vaccine brand, and number of dose received)
Certificate format
Available in electronic format with QR-Code
Entry protocol
All travelers to Qatar must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of their arrival. Citizens and residents returning to Qatar who have received one of several government-approved vaccines will not be required to undergo a mandatory quarantine period, as long as their vaccine was administered more than 14 days before travel and they produce a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 in Qatar within the past 12 months are also exempt from quarantine. Moreover, all incoming travelers must download and activate the “Ehteraz” mobile application.
Qatari authorities have classified countries into green, yellow, and red based on the level of risk. Travelers who are unvaccinated, inoculated with vaccines not recognized by Qatar, or who fall short of the 14 days vaccine administration period since the second dose will be subject to the following quarantine measures:
- Green countries: Arrivals will be subject to five days home quarantine and a PCR test on their fourth day of stay.
- Yellow countries: Seven days of hotel quarantine and a PCR test on their sixth day of stay.
- Red countries: 10 days of hotel quarantine and PCR testing on their arrival to the hotel as well as on their ninth day of stay.
Residents who are currently in Qatar and wish to travel will automatically receive an exceptional entry permit upon departure, which will allow them to return to the country. However, residents who are currently outside Qatar have to obtain an exceptional return permit via the “Qatar Portal” website if they wish to return.
Vaccine authorised to be used in the country
Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna (Spikevax)
Vaccine accepted for inbound travellers
Oxford/AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV
Border status
Partially open. Effective 12 July 2021, travellers may now apply for a tourist or family visa to enter Qatar.
Full details on the new arrangements can be found on the Ministry of Public Health website at: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx
Reference
(1) https://www.qatarairways.com/th-th/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html
(2) https://cert-covid19.moph.gov.qa/Home/Index
(3) https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/499991/qatar-officials-update-entry-and-exit-procedures-effective-july-12-several-covid-19-related-restrictions-remain-in-place-update-30
(4) https://blog.wego.com/vaccination-certificate-qatar/
