Qatar adds two new official entry and exit points

Qatar has added two locations to its official list of designated entry and exit points under a new decision issued by the Minister of Interior.

Minister of Interior Decision No. 40 of 2026 adds Umm Al Houl Base Port as a maritime entry and exit point and Dukhan Air Base Airport as an air entry and exit point.

The decision takes effect from November 9, 2026.

What are the two new entry and exit points?

The two locations added are:

Umm Al Houl Base Port

Added to the list of Qatar’s designated maritime entry and exit points.

Dukhan Air Base Airport

Added to the list of designated air entry and exit points.

The decision amends Minister of Interior Decision No. 37 of 2023, which sets out Qatar’s official entry and exit points.

When does the decision take effect?

The decision was issued by HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior, on October 21, 2026.

It was subsequently published in Issue No. 21 of the Official Gazette.

Under Article 2, the decision takes effect on the day following its publication, making November 9, 2026 the effective date.

Does this mean new public passenger terminals are opening?

The published decision only designates the two facilities as official entry and exit points.

It does not announce the launch of commercial passenger flights from Dukhan Air Base Airport or public passenger services from Umm Al Houl Base Port.

The designation primarily establishes their legal status as recognised points through which entry and exit procedures can be processed where applicable.

Existing entry and exit points remain in place

The new decision does not replace Qatar’s existing air, sea or land entry points.

Instead, it amends the existing 2023 list by adding the two new locations.

Qatar’s border and passport authorities already manage entry and exit procedures across the country’s authorised airports, seaports and land crossings.

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