Hayya card: What is it and why is it needed for FIFA World Cup in 2022?

The ticket holders of the FIFA World Cup 2022 must apply for a Hayya card to be able to enter the nation and the venues.

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Fans are preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2022, which starts on November 20. All ticket holders must apply for a Hayya card, which is necessary to enter the nation and the World Cup venues.


​Qatar World Cup: Most expensive World cup ever​
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The gleaming new stadiums are ready and cost more than $6.5 billion.

The gleaming new stadiums are ready and cost more than $6.5 billion.
FIFA lauded Qatar's preparations and its stadiums designed to highlight Arabic tradition and culture.


FIFA lauded Qatar's preparations and its stadiums designed to highlight Arabic tradition and culture.
Plans also include a driverless metro system with a price tag of $36 billion serving five of the eight venues.
Plans also include a driverless metro system with a price tag of $36 billion serving five of the eight venues.
Thousands of laborers worked relentlessly to finish some hotels, apartment blocks, and roads.

Thousands of laborers worked relentlessly to finish some hotels, apartment blocks, and roads.
Qatar's natural gas riches have given the emirate seemingly bottomless pockets to pay for the football extravaga

Qatar's natural gas riches have given the emirate seemingly bottomless pockets to pay for the football extravaga
Mind-boggling estimates of up to $300 billion have been given for the total infrastructure spending over the past decade.


Mind-boggling estimates of up to $300 billion have been given for the total infrastructure spending over the past decade.
By contrast, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil cost an estimated $11.5 billion, and Russia 2018 about $14 billion.


By contrast, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil cost an estimated $11.5 billion, and Russia 2018 about $14 billion.
The most expensive ticket is for Category 1 seating at the final, which is 5,850 Qatari rials (approximately $1,600).

The most expensive ticket is for Category 1 seating at the final, which is 5,850 Qatari rials (approximately $1,600).
According to Fifa, nearly 2.9 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup so far.

According to Fifa, nearly 2.9 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup so far.




Hayya Card

The Hayya card, which serves as a fan ID, grants ticket holders free access to the metro and bus services on game days and entry into Qatar and the stadiums.

Who needs a Hayya card?

All Qatar guests, who intend to attend the games, must apply for a Hayya card. Children must also have a Hayya card, and those younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian on their account.

If you hold a Hayya card, do you need a visa?

As long as they hold a valid Hayya card, foreign visitors coming to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup will not need a visa to enter the nation. Holders of Hayya cards can stay in Qatar till January 23, 2023.
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What is the process for applying for a Hayya card?

Applications for Hayya cards can be submitted online via the Hayya to Qatar 22 mobile app or the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 website. The application must be completed according to the detailed instructions and then submitted for approval.

FAQs

Till what date can Hayya cardholders stay in Qatar?
Holders of Hayya cards may remain in Qatar till January 23, 2023.

How long does it take to get a Hayya card?
While citizens of the country can get their Hayya card in three days, foreign visitors will get it in around five days.
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