Visas to be made available to World Cup travelers

The Emirati government will allow foreign nationals traveling for the 2022 World Cup to apply for multiple-entry tourist visas to enter the United Arab Emirates.

Key Points:

• Beginning Nov. 1, foreign nationals who hold a Hayya Card to enter Qatar for the 2022 World Cup will be allowed to apply for a multiple-entry tourist visa to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days.
• Multiple-entry tourist visa holders will be able to apply for an additional 90-day extension and will be able to enter and exit the country while their visa is valid.
• Individuals will not be required to travel to Qatar before arriving in the UAE on the multiple-entry tourist visa.

Additional Information: Beginning Nov. 1, foreign nationals must have a Hayya Card, or special identification card, to enter Qatar. In order to obtain a Hayya Card, applicants will need to show that they have tickets for a World Cup match between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 and accommodations for their time in Qatar.

BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals who hold a Hayya Card and are traveling to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup will be able to apply for multiple-entry tourist visas to enter the UAE beginning Nov. 1. UAE authorities are expected to provide application instructions for the visa in the coming months.

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