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After the success of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar has relaunched the Hayya platform with new features and options for applying tourist and business visas. Most visitors have the option of staying with their friends and relatives, but their hosts have to register the accommodation on the Hayya portal.
This article will explain how citizens and residents of Qatar can register host family and friends for Hayya Card approval.
Latest Updates
10 FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: The deadline for entry under the Hayya With Me (C) scheme came to a close on February 10, 2024. The last date of stay in Qatar will be February 24, 2024.
APRIL 2023 UPDATE: Now you can register only one property and accommodate up to five guests per property. Earlier it was 5 properties and 10 guests per property. Another change is that the host should add the guest before the guest applies for Hayya Card.
Accommodation Requirement For Hayya Card
As part of the Hayya Card approval process for international visitors, you must confirm where you will stay in Qatar. Below are the options available now:
a) Discover Qatar Hotel booking
Visitors can book hotels through Discover Qatar website. A wide range of hotels suitable for every budget is available through this. For some categories of visas, Discover Qatar hotel booking is compulsory.
b) Book Regular Hotel
Accommodation can be booked through hotel/holiday websites or other portals like Tripadvisor. If the visitor is selecting this option, they have to upload their booking details on the Hayya portal using “Upload Other Platforms Booking”.
c) Stay with Family or Friends
Staying with family or friends is the cheapest and most convenient option as you could enjoy a few days in Doha without spending much. However, if you opt for this option, your host must register their property on the official Hayya portal and add your details. Read below to learn how a host can register his/her property.
Requirements To Host Family And Friends
The following are the requirements to host family and friends for Hayya:
- The host should be 18 years old and over.
- The host should be a Qatari citizen or resident with a valid QID.
- The host should own or rent the property.
Please note that a Hayya card is NOT required for the host unless he/she is attending a match.
How To Host Family and Friends For Hayya
Residents who host families and friends must register their properties and verify the visitors’ information as below:
Step 1: Go to the Hayya Qatar website
The website link is https://hayya.qa/
Step 2: Sign in using the “My Hayya” account
Click on “My Hayya” at the top right. Sign in using your email ID and password.
If you don’t have a Hayya account, you can create an account by clicking on “My Hayya”.
Step 3: Click on “Accommodation” and select “Host Family & Friends”
This is a drop-down menu on the top-right of the page.
Step 4: Enter your QID number and date of birth
- Agree to the Legal Liability Disclaimer.
- Enter your Qatar ID number and date of birth. Click on “Validate my QID”.
- You will receive an OTP as an SMS on your registered phone number. Enter the OTP and click on “Verify OTP”.
Step 5: Enter your property details
- You must provide the property name, zone number, street number, building number, and unit number. The property name can be anything you can identify, especially if you have more than one property. The unit number can be “1” if you live in a villa.
- Choose if you own this property or rent this property.
- Upload the property deed, lease agreement or utility bill. National Address Certificate is also being approved.
- Click on “Validate & Add”.
- The property will be added to your list.
- You can add only one property under your name (April 2023 update).
Step 6: Enter the guest details
- Select the property and click on the “Manage Guests” button.
- Enter your guest’s name, passport number, nationality, and email ID.
- Click on the “Add” button.
- Once the application is submitted, the guest’s Hayya Card application will be validated automatically. The guest will receive an email that he/she has been invited to stay with you.
- You can add a maximum of 5 guests per property (April 2023 update).
Here is a video explaining the procedure to add family and friends to Hayya account:
What The Guest Needs To Do
The guest only needs to apply for a Hayya Card.
The guest details will be matched using the name, passport number and nationality. The guest’s accommodation arrangements will be validated upon confirmation of the details.
Hayya Contact Center
For support, international guests can call (+974) 4441 2022 and Qatar residents can call 800 2022. You can also email [email protected]
READ NEXT: Hayya With Me (1+3) Voucher Option To Bring Guests
Frequently Asked Questions
How many family members or friends can I host?
You can register only one property and accommodate up to five guests per property.
Can I register a property if I don’t have a tenancy contract under my name?
You can use your National Address Certificate or utility bill in place of tenancy contract.
Can I change property details after registration?
A property can only be deleted if no guests are assigned to it. Once a property is added and has guests assigned to it, it cannot be deleted or changed.
Related Articles:
- How Hayya Card Holders Can Visit Qatar in 2023
- How To Get Hayya Entry Permit & FAQ
- How To Buy Mandatory Health Insurance For Visitors
- Hayya With Me (1+3) Voucher Option To Bring Guests
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HI ,
My wife and daughters hayya card already approved and received entry permit by mail also. so now i try to upload my accomodation details like host after the OTP i can not able to validate. so what can i do. kidly explain
Hi Suresh, We hope you are doing this from your own account (not the guests).
OTP validation is required during many steps. You have’t mentioned when and what error your are receiving.
If this is a technical error, it is better to contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
hi,
yesterday i tried with guests account. But today i tried in my hayya aaccound but same error occured (whenever OTP received same time below OTP expired message also diplayed. i can not move it forward to validate OTP option.
Hi Suresh, Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
How do I add host accommodation details, as directed in this article “Accommodation” is not shown on my hayya portal.
Hi Arn, This needs to be done on the host’s account. It would be on top right near the host’s name.
hello, accomodation is not showing for me please as directed by this article please i’m trying to host family. has this feature been discontinued. i’m using a browser on a tablet. i have an approved account and i’m a qata resident.
Hi Liam, This feature is still active and we can still see it now. Please change your browser and try. Or else create a new Hayya account.
hi team,
can i add the host to my address which is already been added to someone else host address. just want to change invities to my home.is it possible.
thanks.
Hi Raj, If you want to host someone who is already added as guest with another host, please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
MY NAME IN THE PASSPORT CONTAINS ONLY GIVEN NAME .HOW CAN I ADD LAST NAME TO APPLY FOR HAYYA CARD
Hi Noushad, Add the same name in both fields.
How can i remove guest
Hi Khousick, Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
How can i change invitee email id in my hayya.Because i miss one word so i need to edit
Hi Khousick, Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
I made a hotel reservation lat time to enter Qatar and if i want to reenter How can i change my accommodation to friends and family provided accommodation ?
Hi Haneef, If your Hayya is already approved with hotel accommodation, please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022. They will tell you if it is possible to change.
When I try to use my QID number for adding accommodations details I could not valid my QID… showing as my “”QID is already in use””. What will do… please advise
Hi Anoop, Please contact Hayya Support at [email protected] or or (+974) 4441 2022.
Hi Brother
Even am facing same issue. dis you clear it if so plz help me out. My contact no 50662512
Hi,
Can I book one day in a hotel for Haya approval and then stay with my family for few days?
Hi Bashir, As this requirement keeps changing, please check with Hayya support at +974-4441-2022.
Hello,
After the 2nd of December and as an international non-ticket holder, can i book for 1 night and then move to family house ? as for I have seen on their website there is a minimum of days to book for a ticket holder, so I’m wondering if it will b the same for the non-ticket holder.
Thank you,
Hi Kate, Sorry, we cannot confirm that as this type of Hayya Entry Permit is yet to be issued. Please check this with the Hayya helpline: +974-4441-2022.
I missed the 1st November dateline. Can I still register to stay with my family?
Thanks
Hi Amnoi, That option is not available on the Hayya portal now. You can send an email to [email protected] or call international support at +974-4441-2022.
Hi
4 of my friends is currently stayed in DOHA since 28th Oct 2022 and i have applied for them to be under my friends and families on the 30th Oct 2022. However, they are not able to get the FIFA tickets of their choice until today (10th Nov 2022). They are going to apply for Hayya card using the ticket number. I am assuming it would not be an issue for their Hayya card to be finally approved as i have registered their accomodation under friends and family before the deadline (1st Nov 2022). Thanks
Hi Lim, If you have already added their details before the deadline it should be fine.
Hi I’m in the process of applying for the Hayya card I’m just awaiting my new passport. I’m not attending any matches as I am just going out to visit my daughter. I’m intending to stay with her for my visit but I’m unsure of what I need to do due to not attending so not classed as a fan. I’ve visited her back in March and didn’t have any problems but this process has made my visiting her almost impossible
Hi Trev, The “Host Family and Friends” option is now closed. So even if you purchase a match ticket you will need to stay in a hotel. If you are planning to stay with your daughter, it is better to wait till 23 December when regular visas will be issued.
That’s my.point! You are dictating when I can come over, this isn’t the option I have the luxury of as it’s my planned time off. This is disgusting behaviour from a country who claims to be welcoming. It just seems you are only welcoming if you have lots of money to spend on the World Cup. Appalling behaviour
Hi Trev, We can totally understand your frustration. Kindly note that we are a private media publisher and not part of any government agency. You can raise your concerns by email to [email protected] or call international support at +974-4441-2022. Thanks.
I notice that you can’t respond to my points as it’s true! How disappointed I am. about all of this. You have ruined a perfectly innocent situation and time that could have been spent in Qatar.
Disgusting behaviour to what I thought was a very welcoming country. Obviously not!! I can’t wait to see how you treat the unruly supporters
Hello, I still haven’t received the answer to my question, with the share accommodation pay option that my brother applied for me and my hayya card was approved, can I replace my brother in his room? Or will you announce a new room for me in the following days so that I can deposit the money for it? Or will I find accommodation with my brother who booked a double room?You just say that I should not take any action, so where is my accommodation??
Hi Ali, You should be contacting the accommodation agency where you have booked or call Hayya support at +974-4441-2022.
Hi,
I purchased match tickets, installed the hayya app and registered the hayya app with my fifa account.
I stay at my friend’s house, he added me successfully as a guest at his property.
Right now I can’t apply for the hayya card because my passport is not finished yet and I don’t have it physically (but I have all information, passport number, Exp date, but will get it on 02.11.)
Will I have a problem with my accommodation at my friend’s property if I don’t make the hayya card before 01.11.?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Tomislav, There is no deadline to apply for Hayya Card. You can apply after 1 November also. Please note the Hayya approvals may take a few days. Currently, it is 5-7 days for international applicants. So try to apply as soon as possible. Also note that the deadline to apply for hosting friends and family is 1 November. Since your friend’s application is already approved, it should be fine. You may reconfirm this by calling (+974) 4441 2022.
Hi
I hope you are doing well.
I have a question. I have three tickets for myself but my wife and my daughter do not. They just to come with me and visit Qatar during the World Cup. I was wondering if I could book a place for accommodation and they accompany me in Qatar? Or they need to have tickets!!
Thanks,
Hi Rouzbeh, If you want to bring your wife and daughter, you should buy match tickets for them and register your accommodation as the host. There is no other visit visa option available until 23 December.
Hi
I purchased 1 fifa world cup ticket & my haya card is active now.
My question is – Can I bring my 2 family members in Qatar by providing my ticket number by activating their Haya Card.
Please advise
Hi Sazzad, Please wait for more clarification from officials, as this feature is not yet open.
Hi Doha Guides
I am here Qatar Residence.I called to Haya platform regarding this issue.They are telling the international fan have to buy fifa tickets,then he can bring 3 peolple with him.
One more thing agent from Haya telling I can not book accomodation for them through my Haya apps/I cannot host them for booking accomodation.Note – I have family accomodation here in Qatar.
The international fan have to book accomodation through their Haya apps.
Could you please clear me this issue.
Hi Sazzad, As per the latest information (announced today), only international fans with match tickets can bring non-ticketed fans. Qatar residents cannot use this feature. The accommodation has to be through an official agency or third party. Residents cannot host them.
I have been invited to come for one of the matches and my friend is willing to host me at their home. However i cannot register my friend’s accomodation as my accomodation as application is closed on 1 nov. Now i am forced to pay extra money to book an accomodation before i can even come over?
That does mot make sense and is not very welcoming to overseas fans.
I am an international fan and if my friend is willing to let me stay at their accomodation, why are we still being forced to book hotels?
Hi. Doha guide
Can We host international fan who has Hayya card if we living here in company accommodations villas..if yes residence proof certificate is enough to upload at Hayya portal ?
Hi Modassar, You are required to upload a tenancy contract under your name. We are not sure if a residence proof certificate would work. Please contact Hayya helpline at (+974) 4441 2022.
Hi,
can you please advise me how can I select the ticket type (International Fans / Residents of Qatar) for my family member already in Qatar under family visit visa. And do I need apply ticket for infants below 1 year old?
Hi Jeswan, Only those with a QID number can select the Resident option. The system would ask for a QID number and validate that. As your family is on a visit visa, you should choose international fans. According to FIFA, regardless of age, there is no free entry for children. A ticket is required for infants also.
Hello. In order to register my stay during the World Cup through a friend in Qatar, do I have to log in to my personal Haya card and enter the property details and the ID number of the host, or does the host have to register Haya himself?
Hi Mojtaba, Once the host registers his property and adds you as a guest, you will get an email. Then the system will automatically match the property with your Hayya account (based on your passport number). After verification, your Hayya Card will be approved in a few days. If you already have a Hayya account, wait for a few days to see if there is any update. If nothing happens after one week, contact the Hayya helpline.