Hayya Marks 2Mn E-Visa Milestone Post Qatar 2022

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Hayya platform, recently moved under the umbrella of Qatar Tourism, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 2mn successfully processed e-visa applications in the period following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
This achievement highlights Hayya's capacity to handle large volumes efficiently and reaffirms the platform's position as a primary tool for facilitating visitor entry to Qatar and enhancing the overall tourism experience, a statement said yesterday.
Since April 2023, the platform has processed an average of more than 60,000 applications per month until yesterday, while the number of active users on the Hayya mobile app has reached 2.7mn to date.
Commenting on the milestone, Saeed al-Kuwari, director of Hayya, said: "Following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we enhanced the Hayya system to accommodate and manage multiple types of visas.
"By implementing the right technologies and aligning them with security requirements, the system has proven highly effective, as reflected in recent statistics. These improvements have greatly supported the tourism sector by streamlining processes and elevating the overall visitor experience."
The Hayya platform has consistently demonstrated its scale and efficiency. During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, it received over 2.4mn applications and recorded a peak of 50,000 applications in a single day, with 49,155 visitor entries processed in just 24 hours.
This milestone underscores Qatar's commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Tourism Strategy, while further reinforcing the country's position as a leading global destination for travel and tourism.
Originally designed to manage fan entry during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Hayya has since transformed into a comprehensive e-visa ecosystem, offering five distinct visa categories: the Tourist Visa (A1), GCC Resident Visa (A2), Visa with ETA (A3), Companion of GCC Citizen Visa (A4), and the Hayya Visa Waiver for US Citizens (F1).
The soon-to-launch Hayya 2.0 will deliver an enhanced experience across both the web portal and mobile app. Key upgrades include a streamlined payment gateway and improved portal features, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly journey for visitors and businesses alike.
Operated by Qatar Tourism, Hayya serves as Qatar's official e-visa digital platform. As Qatar's central digital gateway, Hayya streamlines access to the country through integrated visa processing and event access, all within a single, user-friendly interface.
The platform is designed to facilitate e-visa services while integrating events, domestic tourism, transport, lifestyle experiences, and everyday services into one unified solution for living, traveling, and connecting.
Beyond enabling smooth entry via airports and land borders, Hayya encourages visitors to explore Qatar's cultural landmarks, natural attractions, and vibrant year-round events. The platform also supports major events by delivering tailored digital solutions for organisers, delegates, and attendees Qatar Tourism

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