{"id":5568,"date":"2022-03-16T17:18:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T13:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/?p=5568"},"modified":"2022-06-21T11:02:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T07:02:50","slug":"safety-laws-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/safety-laws-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety and laws in Qatar: traveler’s guide on the do’s & dont’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Qatar may be one of the smallest nations in the Arabian Gulf, but before the pandemic hit, Qatar welcomed 2.136 million tourists in 2019. With the FIFA World Cup set this year, the organizers state that Qatar will witness 1.2 million visitors at least. So if you are planning a trip to this tourism spotlight, it is strongly recommended you familiarize yourself with safety and laws in Qatar along with local protocols.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TicketsToDo<\/a> presents all you need to know about safely traveling to Qatar and ensuring you have the best experience the beautiful country has to offer. Learn about things that are illegal in Qatar.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Safety and laws in Qatar – all you need to know<\/h2>\n

First of all, is Qatar a safe country to visit?<\/h3>\n
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The fact that it borders volatile areas in the Middle East does not mean it is not safe. Qatar is in fact, one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates. Crimes against tourists are also rare and unheard of. However, petty thefts and credit card scams are reported from time to time. Fret not, you will be fine with a little precaution.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is illegal in Qatar?<\/h2>\n

Even though safety is a straightforward answer, there are a few things on safety and laws in Qatar you need to be aware of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homosexuality is illegal<\/h3>\n

LGBTQIA community faces legal challenges with a punishment of up to three years in prison and a fine. The possibility of capital punishment is mentioned only for Muslims under sharia law but there is no evidence of it being enacted in the country. Same-sex marriage is not recognized by the government and the citizens are not allowed to campaign for the rights of the queer. <\/span>An American traveler was sentenced to six months in prison in 1998. However, things have changed since, as English singer George Michael became the first openly, gay musician, to perform in Qatar in 2008.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imports of pork products and religious books<\/h3>\n

Carrying any of the following items in your luggage can get you in serious trouble with severe consequences. Do not add these to your luggage:<\/span>
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