Extremely high demand for hotel quarantine packages: Discover Qatar
As several residents have begun receiving the Exceptional Entry Permit from Qatar Portal, the demand for hotel bookings has risen sharply.
Residents arriving from countries not included in the list of low-risk countries, issued by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), are required to quarantine at a government-approved hotel for seven days, followed by seven days of self-isolation at home.
The bookings can be made through Discover Qatar.
According to Discover Qatar, the demand for these bookings is extremely high at present, as several residents want to return to Qatar following the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions this month.
There is extremely limited availability for August arrival dates, the booking section on the website highlights. “If you cannot find availability, please check September arrival dates,” it states.
The website asks individuals not to book a ‘Welcome Home Package’ until they have read all the information available on the page, have obtained the approval to travel to Qatar, and are aware of the type of quarantine they are required to complete.
“There is a daily limit on arrivals entering Qatar and demand is extremely high,” the website states.
It also informs that amendments to quarantine hotel bookings cannot be made for 'Welcome Home Packages' purchased on or after August 20.
"For packages purchased on or after 0800 (Doha) August 20, amendments to quarantine hotel bookings cannot be made,” the website says.
“Once you have made your booking, it is non-refundable and the dates cannot be amended. Please, therefore, do not book your quarantine package until you are sure that the details are correct," it adds.
"The only exception to this condition is if your airline cancels your flight, in which case you will be eligible to amend the dates of your booking once only,” it mentions.
Any new quarantine package booked will be subject to availability and the daily arrival limit. Any differential on the package prices will be payable.
Further, the website highlights that if you are searching for availability and no hotels are displayed, “it is most likely that the daily arrivals limit has been reached. You will need to choose another date.”
Discover Qatar is not involved with the 'Exceptional Entry Permit' process and is unable to assist with any queries about their certificate, the website underlines.
Below are the recommended steps for QID holders:
- Visit the Qatar Portal to request approval for your 'Exceptional Entry Permit'
- Once approved, check the 'Type of Quarantine' stated on your certificate. If this states 'Hotel', then you must book a quarantine package hotel from Discover Qatar
- Check availability for your confirmed flight
- Book your quarantine package hotel
- Book your flight
- Ensure you have copies of your 'Exceptional Entry Permit' and the Discover Qatar hotel voucher, as well as your flight documents when you check-in for your flight. If you cannot produce these documents, you may not be able to board your flight. Dates for your arrival and your hotel check-in must match.
The website adds that it is permitted for an individual who qualifies for self-quarantine at home but prefers to book a self-funded quarantine package in a hotel, to do so.
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What we can do ....? We need to obey the government rule ..
Good for hotel industries.....they got some opportunities to cover their past month losses....!