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FIFA World Cup 2022: mandatory Hayya Card now digitalized

29 May 2022

The mandatory Hayya Card for international and local fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been digitalized, and it will serve as the gateway permit, said officials at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC).

The digital Haya Card will allow fans to enter the country, stadiums and provide free access to public transportation services including metro, taxis and bus, said Saeed Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Hayya, SC.

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According to Al Kuwari, after purchasing World Cup tickets, fans should apply for a Hayya Card. Nationals and residents will need their ticket number, date of birth, Qatar ID number etc., to apply for Hayya card.

On the other hand, visitors will have to provide ticket number, accommodation details and personal information when applying for the card.

On approval, the digital version of the fan id will be available in the Hayya mobile app.

The digital card is also available in the physical form for fans, and can be collected at the collection points but the digital one is enough, said Al Kuwari at Four Seasons Hotel.

He further said, “Fans from all over the world, including GCC nationals will not be allowed to enter Qatar without the Hayya Card during the tournament. It will be mandatory for everyone except for citizens and residents of Qatar from beginning to the end tournament to enter the country,” he said.

Al Kuwari further said, a Hayya Match Day Pass will be introduced soon, and it will serve as entry permit with 48 hours validity from the designated arrival date. For the Match Day Pass, spectators will have to possess a valid FIFA Match ticket and a valid passport.

The visitor will have to submit a request on Hayya after choosing accommodation, date and time of the match etc. We allow 48 hours stay in the country, he pointed out.

As for accommodation options during the World Cup 2022, there are many options available on the website for visitors including holiday homes, villas, apartments, fan villages and floating hotels, said Omar Al Jaber, Executive Director of Accommodation, SC.

Al Jaber said that each person staying in Qatar can receive 10 people (relatives and friends) by registering their data on the official residence platform. The guest should enter the host’s information when obtaining the Hayya card.

Robin Vinod

Writer/blogger who writes on topics such as travel, real estate, employment and everyday life on GCC countries.

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