COVID test required for transit passengers?
Apr 10, 2021, 12:09 pm
#1
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COVID test required for transit passengers?
I am flying from Cairo to Helsinki on Apr 14. As a Finnish citizen, I don't need a negative PCR certificate to enter Finland (I can choose to take the test on arrival in Helsinki). Do I need a test certificate to transit via Doha? I couldn't find relevant information on the QR site...
Aug 7, 2021, 11:42 am
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Appears that a negative test is now required to transit through DOH.
I am flying from Bangkok through Doha and onto Los Angeles.
The U.S. will accept the Abbott BinaxNOW Self Test for entry into the U.S.
Will Qatar accept that test for transit through Doha?
I am flying from Bangkok through Doha and onto Los Angeles.
The U.S. will accept the Abbott BinaxNOW Self Test for entry into the U.S.
Will Qatar accept that test for transit through Doha?
Aug 7, 2021, 4:37 pm
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There is so much conflicting information out there, it's hard to sort out what the situation is with transfer passengers.
An article on LoyaltyLobby.com from about 3-weeks ago is the source of my confusion. The article says that the government says a test is required to transit and the Qatar Air web site says one is not required.
An article on LoyaltyLobby.com from about 3-weeks ago is the source of my confusion. The article says that the government says a test is required to transit and the Qatar Air web site says one is not required.
Last edited by Always Flyin; Aug 7, 2021 at 5:59 pm
Aug 7, 2021, 6:11 pm
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There is so much conflicting information out there, it's hard to sort out what the situation is with transfer passengers.
An article on LoyaltyLobby.com from about 3-weeks ago is the source of my confusion. The article says that the government says a test is required to transit and the Qatar Air web site says one is not required.
An article on LoyaltyLobby.com from about 3-weeks ago is the source of my confusion. The article says that the government says a test is required to transit and the Qatar Air web site says one is not required.
Aug 7, 2021, 8:56 pm
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You don't need a Covid-19 test to transit through Doha.
Aug 10, 2021, 9:42 am
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Thanks Realgaga. I have a trip next week (ORD-DOH-TBS). Just to confirm as a US Passport Holder fully vaccinated and only transiting for 3 hours (not leaving transit area) I do not need a PCR Test for Transit (TBS doesn't require a PCR Test)? Also, I would not need to download and create a profile on the EHTERAZ app?
Aug 10, 2021, 10:06 am
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Thanks Realgaga. I have a trip next week (ORD-DOH-TBS). Just to confirm as a US Passport Holder fully vaccinated and only transiting for 3 hours (not leaving transit area) I do not need a PCR Test for Transit (TBS doesn't require a PCR Test)? Also, I would not need to download and create a profile on the EHTERAZ app?
Aug 10, 2021, 11:23 am
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Does anyone have any info on travelling from India with transit to Egypt/ Travelling end of August I need a 72 hour PCR for Egypt but in April it appears there was a requirement for a 48 hour test before departure for transit from India. Can't find much information on the Qatar website now. Twitter query response from Qatar totally useless.
Aug 10, 2021, 3:08 pm
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In general Qatar transit only does not require a test.
But, a test is required even for transit if you're starting your journey from certain countries. I know Pakistan is one such country since I follow news from there. Can't find a comprehensive list about it though.
But, a test is required even for transit if you're starting your journey from certain countries. I know Pakistan is one such country since I follow news from there. Can't find a comprehensive list about it though.
Aug 11, 2021, 3:03 am
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Does anyone have any info on travelling from India with transit to Egypt/ Travelling end of August I need a 72 hour PCR for Egypt but in April it appears there was a requirement for a 48 hour test before departure for transit from India. Can't find much information on the Qatar website now. Twitter query response from Qatar totally useless.