Discover Qatar in Partnership with Qatar Airways Holidaysâ
Please do not book a âWelcome Home Packageâ until you have read the FAQâs, you know what type of quarantine you will be required to complete, and you have approval to travel to Qatar.
There are 2 categories of Welcome Home Quarantine Bookings and 1 category for those with Mekaines/Mukaynis on their EEP:
- Arrivals on flights from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka
- Arrivals on flights and via Abu Samra border from all other Red Zone Countries
- Mekaines/Mukaynis Quarantine
Entry into Qatar:Â Under the instructions of the Qatar Government, entry into Qatar is currently only allowed for: Qatari nationals, the children and spouses of Qatari citizens, Permanent resident permit holders, Regular resident permit holders with QID (subject to âExceptional Entry Permitâ approval) & GCC citizens.
Pre-approved QID resident permit holders are required to obtain âExceptional Entry Permitâ approval via the Qatar Portal. QID residents who are currently in the State of Qatar and wish to travel and return will automatically receive an âExceptional Entry Permitâ upon departure.
You will not be allowed to board your flight or cross the Abu Samra land border if you do not have a correct Discover Qatar Welcome Home hotel voucher.
You must read the Frequently Asked Questions on the appropriate booking page before making your booking.
With effect from April 26, “all passengers arriving on flights originating from or transiting via Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, will be required to stay at one of a specified group of hotels, for which you can use the search calendar on this page (https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-high-risk-arrivals/) to check availability”, the website says. “Quarantine will be for a mandated period of 10 days. PCR test taken within 48 hours of the flight departure must be presented at check-in to be able to board your flight.
“If you have already made your hotel reservation in a different hotel, and are arriving before April 28, 23:59, from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines or Sri Lanka, your current Discover Qatar voucher is valid for travel. We will advise you of any changes to your booking and quarantine requirement on arrival,” the website states.
“You will not be asked to pay any additional costs between your original hotel booked and one of the mandatory Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Quarantine hotels, if there is a price difference. Equally, you will be eligible to claim for a refund if your original quarantine booking was more expensive than the options available.”
“If you have already made your hotel reservation in a different hotel, and are arriving after April 29, 00:00 local time Doha, we will contact you before departure to confirm that your original booking is cancelled. You will need to re-book a hotel following the instructions provided in the e-mail,” according to Discover Qatar.
“You will be required to pay for your new booking in full. Your original booking will be refunded within 15 working days.”
All new bookings will be required to book a Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Quarantine hotel for the mandatory quarantine stay in Qatar.
All new bookings will be required to present a Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka Quarantine hotel voucher to be permitted to board a flight departing from or transiting via the six countries.
Any bookings made on or after April 27, 19:00 Doha local time, which are not in a Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka Quarantine hotel for a flight originating in or transiting via the six countries, will be cancelled at 100% cancellation fee.
“If you are not on a flight from or transiting via the six countries, you should not book a Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka Quarantine hotel for your mandatory quarantine stay in Qatar; you will not be permitted to check in and you will not be entitled to a refund,” the website explains.
Those not flying from or transiting via the six countries should read the information available at https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/welcome-home-7-night-booking/overview to ensure they book the correct mandated quarantine hotel.
Quarantine Packages
10 night self-funded quarantine packages in 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodation
Quarantine stated on Exceptional Entry Permit : Hotel or Home (all quarantine is now mandated 10 days hotel quarantine)
Who this is for:Â Arrivals into Doha on flights from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka only.
You will not be permitted to board your flight without a confirmed quarantine reservation.
More information and make a 10 night booking
7 night self-funded quarantine packages in 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodation
Quarantine stated on Exceptional Entry Permit : Hotel or Home (if you are unable to quarantine at home)
Who this is for:Â Arrivals into Doha on flights from all other red zone countries. Land arrivals into Qatar via the Abu Samra Land border.
You will not be permitted to board your flight without a confirmed quarantine reservation if the return country is not on the list of low risk countries, and one or more of the exceptions listed on the booking page are not satisfied.
More information and make a 7 night booking
14 night quarantine packages in shared motel accommodation
Quarantine stated on Exceptional Entry Permit : Mekaines / Mukaynis
Who this is for:Â Those with Mekaines / Mukaynis as the âType of Quarantineâ listed on their EEP.
If you are an employer who wants to make a Group booking (for 10 or more individuals), once you have approval for your staff to return please contact us to arrange your booking.
If you wish to make an individual booking in dormitory accommodation, you will need to obtain approval for your staff to enter Qatar by applying through the Qatar Portal.
