As of 1-9-2020
COVID-19 status in Qatar
On 21 Jul, as part of the gradual lifting of restrictions, travel policies effective 1 August, Saturday, have been reviewed based on public health indicators in the State of Qatar and around the world.
i. Arrivals to the State of Qatar from low-risk countries are required to take a Coronavirus test upon arraival at the airport, and to sign a formal pledge to adhere to quarantine at home for a week, noting that the traveller's status on the Ehteraz application will be Yellow, which means that they are required to quarantine. After the week, the traveller must go to one of the dedicated health centres to get another test. If the result is positive, the traveller will be transferred to isolation, and if it is negative, the quarantine period ends at the end of that week and the traveller's status on the Ehteraz application will be changed to Green. If there are accredited COVID-19 testing centres in one of these low-risk countries, obtaining a COVID-free certificate from one of these centres exempts the traveller from taking the test at the airport upon arrival in the country, provided the date of obtaining the certificate does not exceed 48 hours before travelling.
ii. Arrivals from countries that are not included in the list of low-risk countries and in which COVID-19 testing centres have been accredited are required to obtain a virus-free certificate from there no more than 48hours before travelling.
iii. Arrivals from other countries not included in the list of low-risk countries and in which there are no accredited COVID-19 testing centres will be required to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense for 1 week, provided the accommodation is booked through "Discover Qatar" website before arriving in the State of Qatar.
While the number of cases has reduced, N-KOM will remain vigilant, continue to align with and enforce 100% compliance of Government, QP and Ras Laffan Health and Safety protocols. This is necessary to serve you with distinction in a safe work environment and as a precautionary measure against potential second wave.
