Is it possible to visit Qatar during the World Cup without buying a ticket?

I'd like to visit Qatar to enjoy the atmosphere of the World Cup with tourists from all over the world, but I'm personally not a big fan of football and would rather not spend money on stadium tickets. Would entry to Qatar be possible during the World Cup if you haven't purchased any game tickets?

Normally my nationality is eligible for a 90-day visa-free entry to Qatar.

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Best Answer

If your nationality has visa-free access, outside of convincing the IO (Immigration Officer) that you're actually going for tourism (going for the WC without stadium ticket can look weird in their mind) and meeting the other regular formalities, nothing should prevent you from entering the country

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Can you go to Qatar without World Cup tickets?

\u201cNo final decision has been made in this regard. However, it's likely that those without a World Cup ticket, unless they are residents or locals, might be restricted to enter Qatar from November till the end of December,\u201d said Philip Dickinson, vice president of international markets for Qatar Tourism.

Can you visit Qatar during World Cup?

You must apply for a Hayya Card if you are planning to attend a match at the World Cup. A Hayya Card is a form of Fan ID, which will be required to enter the country and attend matches during the tournament period. It will also provide free public transport access on match days.

How much will it cost to go to the Qatar World Cup?

Ticket prices for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, by category and match (in U.S. dollars)CharacteristicCat 1Cat 2Group matches (2 to 48)220165Round of 16 (49 to 56)275206Quarter-finals (57 to 60)426288Semi-finals (61, 62)9566593 more rows

How much does it cost to go to the Qatar 2022 World Cup?

How much do 2022 World Cup final tickets cost? Of course, the hottest ticket of the tournament will be for the final at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 18. A Category 4 ticket for the final costs $205.69, while the cheapest ticket for a non-Qatar resident is $603.36. Category 1 tickets cost a whopping $1,604.39 each.

ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE Qatar 2022 - WORLD CUP TICKETS for BEGINNERS

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