[해외안전여행정보]Qatar World Cup Notice for Dubai Visitors

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Football fans from all over the world gathered in Qatar to watch the World Cup match, which is getting hotter.

The sudden increase in the number of foreign travelers has caused an unexpected accommodation crisis in Qatar.

As a result, some visitors stay in Dubai and travel to Qatar and back to watch the World Cup match according to the match schedule.

What should I be aware of when traveling from Qatar to Dubai?

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Yes, if you have a hard time booking accommodation in Qatar and have completed your itinerary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, you should be more careful about losing your passport.

The same goes for those planning a trip to Dubai after the World Cup.

UAE, including Dubai, cannot be entered without a regular passport.

You cannot enter the country with an emergency passport.

An emergency passport is a passport issued when there is no time to reissue a lost passport.

If you lose your passport in Qatar, you must apply for and obtain a regular passport to travel to Dubai.

In some cases, passports are lost during the process of entering Dubai after leaving Qatar.

You will not be allowed to leave Dubai Airport until your passport has been recovered or until a regular passport has been secured.

The only solution is to return to the departure airport or secure a regular passport, so be very careful with your passport.

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Qatar is a strict Islamic law society, so international travelers must respect and follow the local culture and customs.

What are the things to keep in mind before and after entering the country?

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Yes, you need to know in advance the customs and culture of Qatar, which is very different from Korea, and keep them local.

First of all, when you enter the country, you cannot bring alcohol and pork products which are prohibited in the Islamic world.

In addition, you should refrain from wearing clothes that are too revealing, as you may be refused entry to stadiums, restaurants and shopping centres.

Wear clothes that at least cover your shoulders and knees, but don’t wear tight leggings in public.

Also, do not take pictures of local women without permission, perform street performances, show affection in public places, or raise your voice to the police.

In particular, drinking outside the designated places is strictly prohibited, so be careful not to break it during the World Cup.

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