Food and other items you cannot bring into Qatar

3. Edible Seeds and spices

Seeds used in bakery such as poppy seeds, black poppy plants, poppy straw, mace, hemp seeds, coca leaf are also on the list of prohibited items. 

Other substances

1. Narcotic drugs of any kind or any quantity

Qatar follows a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to dealing with people who indulge in buying, selling, transporting, manufacturing or consuming narcotic drugs. Law No. 9 on Control and Regulation of Narcotic Drugs and Dangerous Psychotropic Substances (NDDPS) stipulates fines of up to QR500, 000 and even death sentences for repeat offenders. 

2. Pornographic materials

According to Article 294 of Qatar’s Penal Code, “Whoever instigates debauchery, dissipation or adultery in public through words, gestures or any other means shall be liable to a prison term of no less than six months and not exceeding three years”.

3. Fireworks, weapons & ammunition

This one is a no-brainer and items such as these are prohibited all-over the world, Qatar is no exception. 

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