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Old Nov 15, 2020, 11:45 pm
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Hi,
Does QR require passengers from US to DOH, with DOH being final destination to do a rapid PCR test? If so, how many hours before would I need to do so?

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Old Nov 15, 2020, 11:53 pm
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Originally Posted by Nkm
Hi,
Does QR require passengers from US to DOH, with DOH being final destination to do a rapid PCR test? If so, how many hours before would I need to do so?

Thanks!
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...uirements.html
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Old Nov 16, 2020, 12:00 am
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Yes, I saw this link, perhaps I should be more clear. I called up QR twice, one said it was required and another said it wasn't, so I'm confused.
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Old Nov 16, 2020, 8:34 am
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Is Doha your final destination or do you have a connecting flight on a separate ticket?
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Old Nov 17, 2020, 3:03 am
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Is Doha your final destination or do you have a connecting flight on a separate ticket?
Yes its the final destination. Would they accept tests done 72 hours before or 48 hours?
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Old Nov 17, 2020, 3:11 am
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You would not need a COVID test as the USA is considered a high-risk country according to the Qatar MOPH and there are no approved labs by the MOPH in the USA.
You would need to hotel quarantine upon your arrival at DOH for at least 7 days, followed by another 7 days of home quarantine.

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So, if you prefer to do a COVID test in the USA, that would be at your own expense for no reason other than your personal comfort.
You would be tested in DOH at your quarantine hotel.
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Old Nov 17, 2020, 6:11 am
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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
You would not need a COVID test as the USA is considered a high-risk country according to the Qatar MOPH and there are no approved labs by the MOPH in the USA.
You would need to hotel quarantine upon your arrival at DOH for at least 7 days, followed by another 7 days of home quarantine.

Source:


So, if you prefer to do a COVID test in the USA, that would be at your own expense for no reason other than your personal comfort.
You would be tested in DOH at your quarantine hotel.
I got it, however when I called them up to alter a booking, they said it was required. They're not being clear on anything, and that is my issue.
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Old Nov 17, 2020, 6:13 am
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Originally Posted by Nkm
I got it, however when I called them up to alter a booking, they said it was required. They're not being clear on anything, and that is my issue.
QR also doesn't have their own COVID test requirement for departures from JFK so I think that the agent gave you incorrect information.
If you have an approved quarantine package for Qatar, without a COVID test, you should be fine.
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