International visitors can now get their mandatory insurance in less than 2 minutes
Visitors with Hayya Card can get a long-term plan valid till January 2024

Doha, Qatar - 5 March 2023: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), Qatar’s leading digital insurer, is pleased to officially introduce a fully-digital Mandatory Visitors’ Health Insurance solution, the fastest option to get such insurance plans in Qatar.

International visitors can now get their Mandatory Visitors’ Health Insurance policy in less than 2 minutes on qic.online and from anywhere in the world prior to their trip to Qatar. All they need to do is to select the duration of their stay in Qatar, add their personal details and pay online without any need to scan or submit any document.

With a Mandatory Visitor’s Health Insurance plan by QIC, visitors can benefit from a solid financial protection in case of emergency medical treatments and emergency medical assistance in Qatar. The insurance also covers the visitor’s medical expenses in case of getting ill in Qatar due to a COVID-19 infection, emergency evacuation to the insured’s home country, and the repatriation of remains.

QIC’s mandatory visitors’ health insurance is available at a premium fixed at QAR 50 per policy, and visitors with Hayya Cards can get a long-term plan valid until January 2024. There are no age limits on getting a QIC health insurance for visitors and travelers of all ages can get it, including senior visitors.

Mr. Ahmed Al Jarboey, QIC’s Chief Operating Officer - Qatar Operations, said: “Rolling out this new online solution reflects our commitment at Qatar Insurance Company to fully support the recently implemented Health Insurance Scheme in Qatar, and to offer easy access to quality healthcare services to everyone in Qatar. Our newest digital product is designed to offer the most convenient insurance experience to all visitors, and we are confident that it will help make every visitor’s stay in Qatar safer and more enjoyable.”

For a hassle-free experience, QIC offers a comprehensive customer support service available all days of the week in different languages. QIC’s contact center can be reached via hotline number 8000 742, or WhatsApp  number 5000 0742.