The application process is unified, therefore, in applying for Media Accreditation, the same information will be used to generate the Hayya E-Visa without the need for another application.

Personal Data inserted into the application has to be accurate and in line with Personal Identification Document (whether Passport or QID).

The Hayya E-Visa validity will depend on the duration and requirements of the event.

Application approval is subject to multiple criteria and submission alone is not a guarantee of Hayya E-Visa provision.

No. Addition of friends & family applies to Visitors only.

The application process is unified, therefore, in applying for Media Accreditation via the Hayya Media Portal the same information will be used to generate a standardised Film Permit that will allow the recipient of the Media Accreditation to film in various locations around the country by presenting their Media Accreditation. A list of prohibited locations is also provided on the Hayya Media Portal where additional approvals are required to film.

The Film Permit will be issued as a camera icon on the Accreditation.

The Filming Permit (icon on the Accreditation) enable Media to take photos and videos around Qatar at touristic locations / open spaces, including but not limited to Souq Waqif, Qatar Foundation, Katara Cultural Village, Aspire and Msheireb Downtown etc.

Filming Permits do not permit the holder to film / take photos in restricted areas. These areas are marked with clear signs showing ‘no film’ / ‘no photos’, or where security guards of the location provide the same. These locations are also stated in the Application Terms & Conditions on the Hayya Media Portal.

Filming in locations that are restricted is prohibited and will subject the individual to legal action by the State of Qatar.

Media do not need to apply for Filming Permits independently. Film Permits will be generated as part of the Hayya Accreditation / Hayya E-Visa application submission.

Full details will be provided on the Hayya Media Portal. If any further information is required, please contact media@hayya.qa.

The Film Permit validity will depend on the duration and requirements of the event.

This permit allows filming/ photography across the State of Qatar, except for the following locations:

Security or police buildings

All borders (land, sea and aerial)

Filming is prohibited inside the following:

Restricted areas where filming requires prior permission

The permit also does not allow filming with drones.

Only capture film/ photography at permitted locations

Respect the privacy of individuals & to not intrude on their personal lives or film them or their properties without their express prior approval

Film Permit Terms & Conditions provide direction needed with regards to locations that are not covered within the Film Permit. Please refer to Question Ref No. FP3.

Additionally, any location that is not listed in the answer against FP6, is considered excluded from the list.

This permit allows filming/ photography across the State of Qatar, except for the following locations:

• Barracks and Military Bases

• Security or police buildings

• Chancelleries

• All borders (land, sea and aerial)

• Residential properties, private businesses and industrial zones

Filming is prohibited inside the following:

• Governmental, educational, health institutions and places of worship

• Restricted areas where filming requires prior permission

• Any site with signage or security advising of no photography/videography

• The permit also does not allow filming with drones.

By submitting this form, you/ your organisation agree to the following terms:

• Only capture film/ photography at permitted locations

• Not to capture film/ photography at the excluded locations listed above

• Respect the privacy of individuals & to not intrude on their personal lives or film them or their properties without their express prior approval

• To comply with Qatari laws

• Media that intend to ship equipment / material through Air or Sea Freight must follow standard Customs Procedures detailed on the Customs Clearance Policy.

• Shipping requires the identification of a recognised shipping company.

In the event that equipment is not declared through the submission of the Hand Carry form, equipment may be stopped at the airport.

• Any equipment with Radio Frequency must be declared to the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) ahead of arrival and use.

• To facilitate Media’s clearance of Hand Carry Equipment with Radio Frequency, Media must apply through the form made available on the Hayya Media Portal to declare such equipment at least two weeks ahead of arrival. The Hayya Media Portal links to the Communications Regulatory Authority, as such no further action is required from Media / Broadcaster with Hand-Carry Equipment with radio frequency.

Equipment with Radio Frequency that has not been declared and approved by the CRA must not be used. If the equipment is used, it will be detected and the owner will be requested to register the equipment for approval (to obtain temporary frequency license/ authorisation). If usage continues without approval, the individual will be subjected to the equipment being confiscated.

A full list of prohibited items is available in the Hayya Media Portal.

• Each media organisation or representative is responsible for registering all filming equipment they plan to transport with them, through the Hayya Media Portal.

• The Equipment Clearance Form, which is available through the Hayya Media Portal, applies to hand-carry equipment only. (It does not include drone cameras and equipment transported to the country via cargo shipments or freight).

• Each media organisation or representative and broadcasters must list all wireless filming equipment, including LiveU, Microwave, Satellite and Videophone in The Equipment Clearance Form, which is available through the Hayya Media Portal, in order to obtain the necessary permits.

• Drone cameras are excluded from the approvals that can be processed via the Hayya Media Portal. The standard BAU process ought to be followed for Drone approvals which requires a submission through the LOC of the event to the Ministry of Interior in the State of Qatar.

• Kindly note that you should register filming equipment as soon as possible through the Hayya Media Portal, in order to avoid the risk of confiscation of unauthorised equipment through the country's border entry points.

Drone requests follow a separate procedure to that of the Hayya Media Portal. Drone requests need to be shared with Media / Broadcast Focal Point at the event LOC.

No.

The Hayya E-Visa that was received on your email once having been successfully approved on the Hayya Media Portal.

Yes, please have a copy of the email received with the approved list of equipment handy to present to the Customs team once the Immigration counter is cleared.

No, there isn't dedicated transport in the form or buses or cars. Media & Broadcasters are welcome to use the Metro or Taxis.

Email: media@hayya.qa

Phone: Toll-free in Qatar 2022

Phone: From Overseas +974 4441 2022