What is Hayya?
Hayya is a digital service for visitors to Qatar and its residents, available on the web and through the "Hayya to Qatar" app. It is used to apply for e-visas, including the Tourist Visa (A1) and the GCC Resident Visa (A2). It also lets drivers pre-register vehicles entering through the Abu Samra land border. 2
The official Visit Qatar guide assigns the A1 visa to international travellers and the A2 visa to GCC residents travelling to Qatar. 3
Do I need a visa to enter Qatar?
It depends on your nationality:
- GCC nationals do not need a visa; a passport or GCC ID is enough. 1 2
- Citizens of 102 nationalities can enter Qatar visa-free, provided their passport is valid for at least three months from the date of arrival; a confirmed hotel booking may be required on arrival. 2
- Other nationalities apply for the A1 tourist visa on the Hayya platform. It is available to nationals of all countries except GCC citizens, and the application requires a hotel reservation. 2
- Another option for some nationalities: book an eligible hotel on Discover Qatar before travelling, then get the visa on arrival and pay its fee (QAR 100) at the airport. 2
To see which option applies to you, select your nationality on the Visit Qatar visa page. 2
Do I need Hayya to enter the stadiums?
Neither the tournament's official ticket page nor FIFA's ticket-sale announcement mentions a Hayya card or any other document for stadium entry. 4 5
The ticket page says every person attending a match needs their own ticket, including children under 16, and that tickets are delivered to your phone through the official Road to Qatar ticketing app. 4
In other words, according to the official sources available, Hayya is the platform for applying for a Qatar entry visa if your nationality needs one, while a ticket is what you need to attend the matches. 2 4
How do I apply for a visa through Hayya?
The official Visit Qatar guide sums up the steps as follows: 3
- Register on the Hayya platform at hayya.qa or in the Hayya app.
- Upload a copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least three months on the date of arrival.
- Upload proof of accommodation in Qatar (not required for companions of GCC citizens).
- Submit the application, and pay the visa fee when you are asked to.
- Wait for the approval notification, then print your Hayya permit as a PDF or download the Hayya app.
If you arrive by air, you can use the e-gates at Hamad International Airport. 3
Tickets and dates
- Matches are played at the Competition Complex at Aspire Zone, with up to eight matches a day; the group stage runs from 19 to 27 November. 5 4
- The final is on Sunday 13 December 2026 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. 4
- A Day Pass costs QAR 20 and covers several matches on the same day; a Prime Pass costs QAR 35 and reserves a seat at high-demand matches. 5
- General sales opened on 26 October 2026, after an exclusive presale for Visa cardholders. 4 5
- Tickets for disabled people and people with limited mobility are requested by email at accessibility.tickets@sc.qa with proof of eligibility; applications without it are not considered. 4