Entry Temporarily Suspended For Select Foreign Nationals During FIFA World Cup

• Published date: 27 September 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley

Key Points

• The government of Qatar will temporarily suspend the entry of foreign nationals who do not hold proper authorization from 1 November 2022 to 23 December 2022

Overview

The government of Qatar announced that it will temporarily suspend the entry of select foreign nationals into the country who are not attending the FIFA World Cup. These measures will apply from 1 November 2022 until 23 December 2022. According to the government update, the suspension will not impact nationals of Qatar, nationals of member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council who hold a Qatar ID card, foreign nationals who hold valid Qatar ID cards, and foreign nationals holding valid work entry permits.

What are the Changes?

The government of Qatar will temporarily suspend the entrance of foreign nationals not holding a ticket to attend the FIFA World Cup or those who do not hold other forms of work or...