Qatar announces new COVID-19-related entry requirements for travelers arriving from China Mainland and Hong Kong

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EY Global

10 Jan 2023 PDF
Subject Tax Alert
Categories Immigration
Jurisdictions Qatar China Hong Kong

On 1 January 2023, Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health announced that, effective 3 January 2023 and until further notice, all individuals traveling to Qatar from China Mainland and Hong Kong must get tested for COVID-19 prior to travel and test negative to be admitted, irrespective of their nationality and COVID-19 vaccination status. Travelers who transit through Qatar and exit the airport in Qatar during their transit are also required to test negative for COVID-19 prior to travel.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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