According to Saad Al-Suwaidi, director of the Hayya pass service, between 1.5 million and 1.7 million individuals have so far applied for the card, which serves as a travel document, ticket for a sporting event, and a permit for public transportation in addition to granting entry to specific fan zones.
More than 1.5 million individuals have submitted applications for the required pass for the next World Cup of football, which starts on November 20. Qatar announced this on Sunday.
According to Saad Al-Suwaidi, director of the Hayya pass service, between 1.5 million and 1.7 million individuals have so far applied for the card, which serves as a travel document, ticket for a sporting event, and a permit for public transportation in addition to granting entry to specific fan zones.
Beginning on November 1, any visitor to Qatar—whether they want to attend a game or not—will require a permit to get inside.
Along with hundreds of thousands of home fans, Qatar has stated that it anticipates receiving over a million overseas tourists.
Following purchasing tickets and lodging, supporters from abroad must apply for the pass.
According to authorities, 150,000 admissions will be processed daily at Doha’s two international airports.
Saudi Arabian travelers who arrive in Doha by land must either take a bus or pay $1,375 to drive there on their own.
According to authorities, they will be able to handle 4,000 passengers each hour at the Abu Samra land border crossing.
