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Qatar
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESMIDDLE EAST
Qatar is in Middle East. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Death penalty for drugs. No alcohol without permit. Very strict Islamic law.
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Homosexual activity · Insulting Islam
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- World Cup-era visitor permissiveness has rolled back — cohabitation and PDA between unmarried couples are again actively policed.
- Bringing pork products, even sealed in luggage, is prohibited at customs and cannot be declared for personal consumption.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Alcohol is available only in licensed hotel restaurants and the Pearl-Qatar zone, never in public spaces or streets.
- Ramadan rules are enforced uniformly nationwide — eating, drinking, or smoking in public during fasting hours can lead to fines.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.