Qatar will soon open two centres where the FIFA World Cup ticket holders can receive their Hayya cards.
Executive Director of Hayya platform at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Saeed Ali Al Kuwari, said the Hayya Cards centres will be located at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena (ABHA Arena) and Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in West Bay. Speaking to Alkass TV, he said fans can visit any of the two centres to receive a printed Hayya card. “If a fan loses his card, he can also visit the centre and get an alternative card without paying any extra charges,” Al Kuwari added.
Hayya card requires a match ticket; therefore, only fans who purchased a match ticket can apply for the card online through www.qatar2022.qa.
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The card also serves as a mandatory permit for visitors, citizens and residents of Qatar to enter the stadiums. Hayya card also makes its holder eligible for free public transportation and will also allow fans to attend a number of activities accompanying the competition.
He urged fans to apply for the cards as soon as possible. “We have been educating fans through media to not wait for the last moment to apply for Hayya card. Fans are very much dependent on Hayya card as it will serve them in many ways, including as a permit to entre the State of Qatar, access to the stadiums, and also match day travel among others.”
Hayya card would be considered an entry visa to Qatar from November 1 to December 23, 2022.
Speaking about the allocation of seats for fans at the stadiums hosting World Cup matches, he said seats are expected to be assigned in October, enabling fans to know the exact location of their seats.
To a question about the issuance of visa for fans to enter Qatar for the World Cup, Al Kuwari said: “Fans (who have completed the required procedures such as match tickets and Hayya card) will start receiving visas in their emails starting from October 1.”
