COVID-19 Reopening Matrix

• Quarantine requirements have been extended until 31 August 2021

• 7-day home quarantine for Qatari nationals, residence permit holders, permanent residence permit holders, Qatari nationals and other approved travelers entering from a green list country who have spent at least 7 days in that country prior to arrival

• 7-day quarantine in a government-approved facility (typically a hotel) booked on Discover Qatar's website for residence permit holders, permanent residence permit holders, Qatari nationals and other approved travelers entering from a country that is not on the “green-list” category

• Individuals over 65 and unaccompanied minors below the age of 18 entering Qatar may be allowed to home quarantine

• 7-day hotel quarantine for individuals traveling from the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa

• Residence permit holders, permanent residence permit holders, Qatari nationals and other approved travelers entering from select countries may obtain a COVID-19 PCR test from one of the approved clinics in these countries 48 hours prior to traveling and will not require a follow-up COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival

• Travelers seeking to fly to Qatar should check with the airline if a COVID-19 test is required before boarding flight

• Resident Permit holders, who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Qatar no less than 14 days before travel can return to Qatar and will not be required to quarantine if they can provide the results of a negative COVID-19 PCR test; exemption from quarantine is valid for 6 months starting 14 days after receiving the second dose of the vaccine

• Non-vaccinated children below 16 years of age returning from non-green list countries can quarantine at home for 7 days if their parents are fully vaccinated

• Suspension of visa-on-arrival

• Suspension of issuance and processing of pre-arranged visit visas and business visas

• Suspension of issuance and processing of family visas for private sector employees

• Exceptional issuance of short-term multiple entry work visas

• Resumption of labor quota and work visa applications

• Resumption of Qatar Visa Centre operations in select cities including: Nepal, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

• In-person immigration application submissions are now possible Travel Restrictions

• The following travelers may enter Qatar:
- GCC nationals and their spouses and children traveling together
- Domestic workers of GCC nationals who must be accompanied by the sponsor or one of the sponsor’s first-degree relatives; their residence permit must be valid for at least six months and their passport must be valid for longer than their residence permit
- Passengers with a diplomatic ID issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
- Spouses and children of nationals of Qatar with proof confirming their family relationship
- Domestic workers of nationals of Qatar who are accompanied by their sponsor or one of the sponsor's first-degree relatives; they must have a residence permit issued by Qatar
- Foreign nationals with a residence permit (they must have an Exceptional Entry Permit) and approved work permits

• Qatar Residence Permit holders who were abroad prior to 29 November 2020 are still required to process their return permit through the Qatar Portal

• Passengers transiting through Qatar’s airport can continue their journey, provided they have valid documents for their next destination

What services can be offered?

• Virtual

• Lease checks

• Check in/out, with restrictions (i.e. masks/gloves and social distancing)

• Negotiations

• Market availability

• Yes, temporary accommodation such as hotels and short-term apartments can be arranged

• All schools in Qatar are closed until further notice

• Social distancing requirements; wearing of masks and gloves

• No social gatherings allowed

• Supermarkets, pharmacies, catering services (home delivery) and petrol stations and car garages are open

• Working hours are restricted to 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. for non essential business; the downloading of government app is mandatory in Qatar, non compliance is penalized with 200,000QAR fine or three years in jail

• Flights: no inbound to Qatar

• Trains: no trains running currently

• Buses: no buses running currently

• Trams: no trams running currently

• Restrictions/timetables: masks required