World Cup 2022: How can fans travel around Qatar?

With just weeks to go until the games kick off, all the required systems are in place, and there are plenty of transportation options for those who want to watch as many games as possible. Here's a breakdown of how fans can travel around the country for football's biggest tournament.

First and foremost, any tourist wanting to enter Qatar between November 1st to December 23rd 2022, must apply for the Hayya card. The application is a unique concept created by Qatar for the World Cup period. It will serve as a visa for international fans, identification to get into stadiums and has many other benefits.

To be approved for the Hayya application, you must have three things:

A valid passport/Qatar residents permit

A match ticket

Pre-booked accommodation - either a hotel stay or hosted by a friend or family.

Once all the above criteria have been met, the Hayya application and entry permit are totally free of charge. Not only this, it will grant you free use of public transport to get around Doha and the surrounding areas.

In 2019, Qatar began operating their modern metro system, which took over six years to construct. The metro covers all areas of the country that are of public interest, with three lines and 37 stations ready to take you to your required destination. Five stations have direct access to the eight stadiums that will be used for the tournament games, but even if the grounds are a little bit further away, there will be shuttle buses to help fans complete the final leg of their journey.

Using the metro is free of charge to all holders of the Hayya application during the tournament. Scan the QR code in the app at the station turnstile, and you're good to go.

All the stadiums are close to each other and within a 20-mile