Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Public Security said that the entry of citizens and expatriates from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with their private vehicles to Qatar requires prior permission, and that any vehicle that does not have a permit will be sent back.

It also warned that any vehicles that do not have a parking reservation on the Qatari side and vehicles for which no reservation for bus services at the Salwa border crossing will also be returned.

The Public Security pointed out that all travelers wishing to go to Qatar with their private vehicles are required to get a permit issued for the vehicle at least 12 hours before the travel date.

It is noteworthy that the Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that citizens and residents of the GCC states, who are not World Cup ticket holders, will be allowed to enter the country through its various ports without the need for a Hayya card.