PCR test airside in DOH
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PCR test airside in DOH
I have a long connection coming up (16hrs) and on my arrival at final destination may want to fly that same day onwards.
Any PCR testing facilities in the airside of DOH?
Any PCR testing facilities in the airside of DOH?
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destination is SAW from DOH. I need to research since SAW may have a fast PCR test like I know IST does.
I could even head to IST from SAW and take the test there I suppose and depart somewhere the next day.
Onward travel would be onto somewhere in the EU if it is open.
Thanks thought so
I could even head to IST from SAW and take the test there I suppose and depart somewhere the next day.
Onward travel would be onto somewhere in the EU if it is open.
Thanks thought so
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With the new requirement that all passengers transiting through Hamad Airport require a pre-travel PCR test certificate, it is now possible for travellers to get a PCR test at the airport (airside) for QAR 300. Please see the point below from the Ministry of Public Health website (https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages...l-Policyy.aspx)
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
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destination is SAW from DOH. I need to research since SAW may have a fast PCR test like I know IST does.
I could even head to IST from SAW and take the test there I suppose and depart somewhere the next day.
Onward travel would be onto somewhere in the EU if it is open.
I could even head to IST from SAW and take the test there I suppose and depart somewhere the next day.
Onward travel would be onto somewhere in the EU if it is open.
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With the new requirement that all passengers transiting through Hamad Airport require a pre-travel PCR test certificate, it is now possible for travellers to get a PCR test at the airport (airside) for QAR 300. Please see the point below from the Ministry of Public Health website (https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages...l-Policyy.aspx)
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
Perfect thanks, I may do this and travel next day evening
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With the new requirement that all passengers transiting through Hamad Airport require a pre-travel PCR test certificate, it is now possible for travellers to get a PCR test at the airport (airside) for QAR 300. Please see the point below from the Ministry of Public Health website (https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Pages...l-Policyy.aspx)
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
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"Passengers from all destinations served by Qatar Airways can continue to travel with the airline and transit through Hamad International Airport, the Best Airport in the Middle East and Third Best Airport in the World according to Skytrax, subject to entry restrictions at their final destination. You will need to hold immigration approval to land at the final city in your itinerary that is operated by Qatar Airways, even if you are taking a connecting flight afterwards."
Per: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
Nor is there any indication on https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...uirements.html that you need a PCR to transit DOH. There are a very few exceptions detailed here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
"Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers travelling to Qatar as their final destination need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR taken within 72 hours prior to their scheduled arrival time in Doha.
Effective 29 April 2021, passengers arriving or transiting in Qatar who have been in or transited through India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to their scheduled departure time from these countries. "
Details are important.
Per: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
Nor is there any indication on https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...uirements.html that you need a PCR to transit DOH. There are a very few exceptions detailed here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
"Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers travelling to Qatar as their final destination need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR taken within 72 hours prior to their scheduled arrival time in Doha.
Effective 29 April 2021, passengers arriving or transiting in Qatar who have been in or transited through India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to their scheduled departure time from these countries. "
Details are important.
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"Passengers from all destinations served by Qatar Airways can continue to travel with the airline and transit through Hamad International Airport, the Best Airport in the Middle East and Third Best Airport in the World according to Skytrax, subject to entry restrictions at their final destination. You will need to hold immigration approval to land at the final city in your itinerary that is operated by Qatar Airways, even if you are taking a connecting flight afterwards."
Per: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
Nor is there any indication on https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...uirements.html that you need a PCR to transit DOH. There are a very few exceptions detailed here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
"Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers travelling to Qatar as their final destination need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR taken within 72 hours prior to their scheduled arrival time in Doha.
Effective 29 April 2021, passengers arriving or transiting in Qatar who have been in or transited through India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to their scheduled departure time from these countries. "
Details are important.
Per: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
Nor is there any indication on https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...uirements.html that you need a PCR to transit DOH. There are a very few exceptions detailed here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/trav...19-update.html
"Effective 25 April 2021, all passengers travelling to Qatar as their final destination need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR taken within 72 hours prior to their scheduled arrival time in Doha.
Effective 29 April 2021, passengers arriving or transiting in Qatar who have been in or transited through India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to their scheduled departure time from these countries. "
Details are important.
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Another question is what are Qatar doing if the stopover length is meaning it's very hard to actually fulfil the test requirement for countries that stipulate a time window from entry into the country as opposed to from embarkation time (actually I think this is very rare, most countries I have seen USA/Turkey etc stipulate time window is from departure or first departure point)
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
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Another question is what are Qatar doing if the stopover length is meaning it's very hard to actually fulfil the test requirement for countries that stipulate a time window from entry into the country as opposed to from embarkation time (actually I think this is very rare, most countries I have seen USA/Turkey etc stipulate time window is from departure or first departure point)
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
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Another question is what are Qatar doing if the stopover length is meaning it's very hard to actually fulfil the test requirement for countries that stipulate a time window from entry into the country as opposed to from embarkation time (actually I think this is very rare, most countries I have seen USA/Turkey etc stipulate time window is from departure or first departure point)
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
I wonder if QR are letting pax board on the condition they do a test in DOH, or are just denying boarding?
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This thread is confusing.
Does QR now requires a PCR test for transiting pax, as clearly required on the MOPH website, or not?This appears to be a new requirement on MOPH.
Does QR now requires a PCR test for transiting pax, as clearly required on the MOPH website, or not?This appears to be a new requirement on MOPH.