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The 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar and because of this, entry is only possible with the Hayya Card, which you can use with the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app. The app is mandatory for entry and has been heavily criticised.
Hayya to Qatar 2022 App – general information about the app
The Hayya Card (Fan ID) is required for entry into Qatar. This can only be applied for if you have a World Cup match ticket.
- You do not need the Hayya to Qatar 2022 App to apply for the Hayya Card. This can also be done online. However, you will need the app to use the Hayya Card in Qatar
- The app is not only mandatory for entry, but also for visiting the stadiums. Here you have to show your fan ID and your World Cup ticket.
- The app also offers information about your World Cup holiday. For example, about places of interest or travel on match days.
- The app also provides free use of public transport in Qatar
- The app is available for Android, iOS and Huawei.
Criticism of privacy terms
Just like the Etheraz app, theHayya to Qatar 2022 app is heavily criticised.
- The app reads the user’s location, can monitor networks and prevents your smartphone from falling asleep.
- According to Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, the app can share your personal information “almost without restrictions”.
- The apps are mandatory for entry into Qatar and there is no alternative. It is therefore recommended that you get a prepaid phone for travel to Qatar. Do not store any other personal data on this phone and leave your own smartphone at home.
