The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that the implementation of the first phase of the mandatory Health Insurance Scheme in Qatar will begin on February 1, 2023, with all visitors to the State of Qatar required to have a health insurance policy.

​This is in accordance with the Law No. (22) of 2021 regarding the regulation of healthcare services within the State of Qatar, which stipulates that all visitors shall be covered by the mandatory Health Insurance Scheme. The Scheme will be implemented in phases to ensure a smooth rollout. The first phase will start with visitors to the State of Qatar on 1 February 2023.