Alcohol

greenman
By greenman

Is it possible to bring alcohol into Qatar? Don,t want to be deported as soon as I arrive!

By Gypsy• 25 Aug 2009 09:21
Gypsy

You don't get deported. They just make you pour it out.

By greenman• 25 Aug 2009 09:18
greenman

Work like you don’t need the money

Dance like no one is watching

Love like you have never been hurt before

Thanks for the advise will wait til I can buy legally.Did not realise you could buy in Qatar!!

By anonymous• 25 Aug 2009 07:45
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

geez man,talk about scaring people off!!...no greenman you WILL NOT get deported for attempting to carry alcohol into the country as long as you don't attempt to hide it,if you do carry,it will be noticed when they screen your bags,plead ignorance stating that because alcohol is legally available in the country,you thought it'd be ok to bring in,the customs officer will sternly tell you that's not the case,confiscate the bottle/s & you will be sent on your merry way...IN NOT OUT...this has happened to a good number of people i know & NOT ONE of them was put on the next flight back or deported or anything of the sort...however i would advise caution if it's during ramadan that you're coming in...

By anonymous• 24 Aug 2009 14:51
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

NO

By Bluemountain• 24 Aug 2009 13:18
Bluemountain

Don't teach safety to other

Take your own safety

By amnesia• 24 Aug 2009 13:14
Rating: 4/5
amnesia

Don't break the law. Just get your stuff from QDC.

Why risk your future?

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By Stone Cold• 24 Aug 2009 13:00
Stone Cold

Just don't do that. You will never go beyond the customs check. Can buy it here when all papers are ready.

By newkidontheblock• 24 Aug 2009 12:55
Rating: 3/5
newkidontheblock

LOL. i give you a clue if you can PM me >.

By marycatherine• 24 Aug 2009 12:55
Rating: 5/5
marycatherine

You can purchase booze at the QDC and at designated bars. All of these close during Ramadan and will not re-open until probably Sept 19 or 20.

The current line here is if you want to enter most bars you have to provide your Qatar ID (or passport which has a copy of your RP in it) - this allows the police to "track" who is entering these establishments.

Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"

By anonymous• 24 Aug 2009 12:54
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

You can buy as much as you like here...Only need to wait for your RP and the Liquor Permit from QDC. Even if you don't have those,you can always find people who can help you in procuring :)

You just need to wait for the ramadan to get over though...:)

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By newkidontheblock• 24 Aug 2009 12:51
Rating: 5/5
newkidontheblock

you can buy here as long as you have permit ID

By greenman• 24 Aug 2009 12:50
Rating: 2/5
greenman

Work like you don’t need the money

Dance like no one is watching

Love like you have never been hurt before

By britexpat• 24 Aug 2009 12:48
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Then Don't!

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