UK Foreign Secretary calls on British fans to respect laws during World Cup

BRITISH Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has called on British fans, who will travel to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, to respect the laws applicable during the tournament.

Speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the British House of Commons on Tuesday, the Foreign Secretary said that British fans who will travel to attend the World Cup in Qatar must respect the applicable local laws, pointing out that he will travel to Qatar to attend the World Cup, which will start next Sunday.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a set of tips and guidelines for England and Wales fans who intend to travel to Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches. It asked them to familiarize themselves with the Qatari laws and customs to find out what they should avoid while they are there.

The Foreign Office stressed the need to inform the fans of the requirements for traveling to and residing in the State of Qatar, and the need to obtain a “Hayya” card for the fans and hold a certificate stating that the person is free of the coronavirus.

It is worth noting that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs works closely with a number of partners, including football associations, representatives of fan associations and the British police to provide information and advice to fans traveling to the World Cup.