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Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy had launched the “Hayya With Me” (1+3) feature in 2022, allowing international fans with match tickets and approved Hayya Cards to bring up to three non-ticket holders.
On 30 January 2023, Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced that the validity of Hayya Cards will be extended until 24 January 2024. MOI has also announced that international fans with Hayya Cards can bring up to 3 friends and family members using “Hayya With Me” option.
This article will explain how Hayya Card holders can bring guests (friends and family members) using the “Hayya With Me (1+3)” by sending them Hayya With Me voucher code.
NOTE: The below article has been updated with new requirements for 2023.
03 SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE: Currently many nationalities such as India, Pakistan, and Nigeria, are not able to apply for this type of visa. If you select the nationality as India, Pakistan, etc. you will see an error message: “Unfortunately, you are not qualified for this Visa type, please apply for another category”. There is no official announcement regarding this.
What is ‘Hayya With Me’
Hayya With Me is a feature that allowed a match ticket holder to invite up to 3 non-ticketed guests to enter Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Hayya With Me allowed non-ticketed guests, such as relatives or friends, to enter Qatar and enjoy the festivities, including fan zones, concerts etc. However, they cannot attend any matches without a match ticket.
The Hayya With Me feature is back in 2023, and allows international fans to bring up to 3 friends and family members (who do not have Hayya Card).
If you are a Hayya card holder looking to visit Qatar, please check our guide on how to visit Qatar using Hayya Card in 2023.
Can all Hayya Card holders bring non-ticket fans?
This feature is only available to international fans aged 18 or above who applied using a match ticket number. They should also have confirmed accommodation and approved Hayya Card. Qatar residents are not eligible for this feature.
Is this feature free for international fans?
In 2022, there was a fee of QR 500 per non-ticketed fan above 12 years. Children below 12 years could be added free of cost. The good news is that in 2023, there is no fee for Hayya With Me. It is issued completely free of cost.
Requirements for “Hayya With Me”
The following are the requirements for applying for Hayya With Me (1+3) feature:
- The applicant should be an international fan (Residents are not eligible)
- The applicant should be aged above 18
- The applicant should have a confirmed accommodation
- The applicant’s Hayya Card should be approved
- The guest should have a valid passport
- From 1 February 2023, visitors are required to have health insurance
How Hayya Card Holders Can Bring Non-Ticket Holders
The process to invite non-ticket holders will be a two-stage process.
Stage 1: To be done by the Hayya Card holder
The first stage should be done by the Hayya card holder as follows:
Step 1: Log in to your Hayya account
You should use the same email and password that you used for creating the account in 2022.
Step 2: Select ‘My Hayya’ and click ‘Action’
Step 3: Select ‘Hayya with Me’
Hayya With Me option will be shown as a drop-down menu. The Hayya Card application should already be approved for this feature.
Step 4: You can see three voucher codes
These are your “Hayya With Me Voucher Codes”.
Step 5: These voucher codes should be given to non-ticketed guests
Please note that each guest needs a different “Hayya With Me Voucher Code”. Multiple guests cannot use the same code.
Stage 2: To be done by the guest
The second stage should be done by the guest (friend or family member) as follows:
Step 1: Create a Hayya Account and Login
- Go to the Hayya Portal.
- Click “Apply For Hayya”.
- If you don’t have an account, sign up here using your email ID.
- Once your email ID is confirmed, log in using the same email ID and password.
Step 2: Click on “Apply for Hayya”
This option is available on the top menu.
Step 3: From ‘Applicant Category’, select ‘Hayya with Me 2023’
Step 4: Enter the voucher code received from the Hayya Card holder
This should be the “Hayya With Me Voucher Code” received during the first stage explained earlier.
Step 5: Click on ‘Validate my Voucher’
The system will validate the voucher. Once validated, you can proceed with the application.
Step 6: Review and accept the terms
This will be active only if your voucher details are validated.
Step 7: Upload photo and passport details
For more details on photo and passport files, please see this article on how to apply for a Hayya Card.
Step 8: Enter your personal details and contact information
Step 9: Click on the “Review & Submit” button
You will receive the updates in your email. Once your application is approved, you will receive an entry permit to the State of Qatar via email.
Stage 3: Accommodation
The guest should have confirmed accommodation before travelling. If the guest is using a hotel accommodation, he only needs a hotel booking. The details of hotel booking should be uploaded to “Upload Other Platforms Booking” on the Hayya portal.
If the guest is staying with a Qatar resident, the resident should register his property on Hayya portal and add the guest to it. Here is our guide on how to register on Hayya portal to host family and friends. As per the new update in April, the host should invite the guest before the guest can apply for Hayya.
Note: Nowadays National Address Certificate is also accepted instead of Tenancy Contract.
Here is a video explaining all about the Hayya With Me option in 2023:
You can also watch the same video in Malayalam and Hindi.
What is Hayya Card
The Hayya Card is a mandatory fan ID introduced during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The Hayya Card facilitated the entry to Qatar for international fans and provided access to stadiums (for ticket holders) as well as free public transport for the duration of the tournament.
What is Hayya With Me Voucher Code
“Hayya With Me Voucher Code” is a unique code available to international match ticket holders. Each international match ticket holder will receive three unique codes on their Hayya platform.
They can use these codes to invite up to three family members or friends with them. The invited guests can use this code to apply for their own Hayya permit to enter Qatar.
For technical issues, please contact the Hayya Helpline at +974 4441 2022 or email [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Qatar residents bring non-ticket holders using Hayya?
No, only international fans with match ticket holders can bring non-ticket holders using Hayya With Me feature.
Is there any age limit for the guest?
There is no age limit for non-ticketed guests. However, the inviting match ticket holder has to be aged 18 or above, must hold a valid passport and cannot be a Qatar ID holder.
Do Hayya Card holders need a tourist visa to enter Qatar?
No, You need only Hayya Entry Permit, return flight tickets, and health insurance.
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Dear Doha Guide Team.
i have applied for Tourist A1 visa and recieved my visa few days later. Unfortunately , my cruise tour from Doha-Dubai-Doha in December 2023 only accept multiple entry visa.
so i found a Hayya Voucher from my friend and would like to apply for new VISA type C. I allready sent cancelation request to [email protected] 3 weeks ago.
until now i didnt recieve any feedback from Hayya.
what will be happen, if i entry with my A1 visa and left Qatar, and apply on the board of my Cruise again with Hayya Voucher ? we will stay on the cruise about 7 days.
another way, if approve Hayya our A1 visa, can we apply for new Visa in same Day ? or must we wait ?
Hi GBT, You can apply for new visa immediately once you exit. You can also check about visa on arrival with the immigration officials at cruise terminal. Usually rules are relaxed for cruise passengers.
Hello I just came to qatar some days back with hayya with me and I know the validity is until 24th Jan but what is the procedure if I want to stay one more month after Jan 24th? Is there a payment to extend or will there be a fine? Is it possible to extend one more month?
Hi HAG, Currently there is no option to extend Hayya With Me beyond January.
in feature hayya with me 2023 visitors visa will exten upto march ?
my family member already inside qatar. hayya visa expiry till 24th jan 2024.
Hi Nagaraj, So far there is no announcement about extension. Chances are very low.
Hello. This is the scenario, my Friend added my daughters as her host, and visa approved through Hayya voucher. Now i wanted to add them as im the one who will provide accomodations during their stay in qatar. As I got the affidavit of support into our embassy, documentations is under my name. Is there anything that will happen into their Hayya if my Friend delete them as a host?
Hi Diane, Usually changing host will invalidate the Hayya Entry Permit, which means you will need new approval. If it is required, please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or (+974) 4441 2022 before you delete.
hi DG,
Any news regarding extension of hayya with me validity beyond 24th jan 2024. please update
Hi Shahz, So far, there is no extension for Hayya With Me beyond January.
Hi Team,
I bring my wife on hayya with me visa. As i know its valid only up to 24.01.2024. I have seen some post that the Hayya is going to expand for Expo till March. Is that true. Does she has to leave before Jan 24.
Hi Nizar, Don’t believe social media rumours. There is no such announcement so far. For Hayya With Me, last date of stay in Qatar is 24 January 2024.
Hello DG Team.
During the 2022 World Cup, I got a Hayya card and traveled to Qatar.
Now I want to travel to Qatar again,
there is only one problem: the passport which I registered my Hayya card expired and I got a new passport.
Can I travel to Qatar with these documents?
Hi Ahmad, Please check if your Hayya Entry Permit is still valid. If yes you can use that. However it is better to update the passport details. We have seen cases where travellers were denied boarding due to this issue. You can update by contacting Hayya Support at [email protected] or (+974) 4441 2022.
Hello
I have the Hayya with me approved, but I just realized that it has an error in the country of birth, how can I enter the correct information?
Hi Virginia, Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
Hi
I had apply fr haya card 20 days before but still it’s pending .iam frm India an my son got approved dt time only ,u have any idea till when it will going to approve an wht is d reason fr pending pls let me know already contact haya centre but no reply
Hi Syed, Most people who applied for Hayya With Me (from India, Pakistan) in the last three weeks are facing the same issue. Only children’s application are being approved.
Hello,
My wife came in May,2023 on hayya voucher card, So Is it possible for her to live in Qatar until Jan.-2024 or she has to leave Qatar immediately?
Since Indian nationalities are not allowed to enter in Qatar with Hayya car voucher.
Kindly guide on this matter
Hi Subhash, The restriction is only on new applications. Those who already got approval can visit and those who are already inside Qatar can stay.
One family is having two Hayya with me voucher for husband and wife but they have a five year old kid too, does she need the vouchers too ??
Hi Nami, Yes, Separate voucher is required for child also.
What about the visa which was already approved and shall be travelling next month ? Through hayya with me
Hello Azhar,
Last night, I received a WhatsApp forward (from @qatarday) containing the following information:
“Visitors from India, Pakistan, and Egypt can no longer enter Qatar with the Hayya Voucher.” I attempted to verify this news by searching online on official news websites, but I was unable to find any confirmation. As we are aware, if there is a positive development, it tends to be promoted, whereas if there is a visa suspension or service discontinuation, official news about it might not be readily available. Such changes can occur without an official update. Therefore, the accuracy of this information remains uncertain. We can only rely on individuals who have encountered or experienced this situation to provide updates.
Hi Azhar, If it is already approved, you can travel.
Hi,
I am an international Hayya holder, and I would like to invite my mother, who is over 60 years old and of Indian nationality, but when I am trying to fill out the form, the validate user option is disabled. Can you please advise whether I can sponsor my mother through the Hayya platform or if it’s not allowed for Indian nationality above 60 years of age?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Mohammed, We are not aware of any age restrictions for Hayya With Me. If you are still facing error, please contact Hayya Support.
Hii good Afternoon
I want to know ECR passport holder is also can come with hayya work permit
Hi Afsana, ECR passport holders can visit Qatar on Tourist Visa (like Hayya), but cannot go on work visa.
My wife was Hayya card holder.she went out of Qatar due to an emergency with my 3 months old baby.The baby was born in Qatar HMC.Now I my application for the baby with Hayya with me is showing not eligible for the visit.Is it not possible to bring my baby with my wife under HAYYA WITH ME voucher?
Pls.advise.
Hi Syed, If you are Indian or Pakistani, this could be an issue due to the restrictions on your nationality. Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or 800 2022.
Hi syed , whats the baby delivery process if the mother is on hayya card . how much you paid for baby delivery ?
Hi
Good afternoon
i am with “hayya with me ” visa since 6th month and i want to extend for one more month, should have to inform or apply again in hayya portal, please guide me, as i summited six-month hotel booking during my entry.
Hi Tapan, Hayya With Me is valid till January 2024. You don’t have to extend that.
Hi, could you please inform how could I bring my wife and two kids (14 & 9) who are non Hayya holders, once my Hayya permit is approved . Thanks , Tony
Hi Tony, You need to apply Hayya for your wife and children also (just like you applied for yourself). You will need separate Hayya Vouchers if they are coming by Hayya With Me. Or else you can apply for Hayya Tourist Visa, but it will be valid for 30 days only.