Middle East 2022

The FIFA world cup is set to take place in Qatar, a first for such a small nation, and the first time it’s taking
place at the end of the year. Naturally there will be a lot of questions about visiting Qatar and there is a lot
of misinformation going around. So to help we’ve put together a short guide for anyone planning to visit.
FIFA WORLD CUP
OUR GUIDE TO
VISITING QATAR
Hay’Ya Card (Fan ID)
For any visitor the first item on the to-do list must be to obtain
a Hayya Card. Hayya Card is a fan ID, stadium pass (along
with match ticket), public transport card, and entry permit if
you’re planning to visit between November 1st and the 23rd
of January. All international travellers, regardless of whether
you plan on attending a match or not, must obtain a Hayya
Card beforehand, locals on the other hand will only need it to
attend matches or use public transport for free. Once tickets
are purchased and accommodation booked you can apply for
a Hayya Card, online via https://www.qatar2022.qa/
Getting In & Getting Around
The main way into Qatar is by flying into Hamad international
Airport. The airport is the home base of Qatar Airways, which
is one the best-connected airlines in the world. You shouldn’t
have too much difficulty getting into the country.
If you live in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, then you may want
consider driving in. Saudi Arabia is Qatar’s only land border
and is connected by a single highway, the Qatar-UAE Road.
Getting around Qatar is really simply, the country is one of
the smallest in the world and most matches will take place in
it’s capital Doha. The metro and bus services in the country
are efficient and well run. With your Hayya Card you’ll get
free access. You can choose to go via taxi or ride hailing app,
if you prefer this then we advise getting set up on Uber or
Careem beforehand.
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