Can you bring e-cigarettes or vapes to Qatar?

• E-cigarettes

  prohibited

  The General Authority of Customs' 'Goods forbidden by Tariff' list includes 'Electronic devices for cigarettes', 'Electronic water pipe "shisha"', 'Electrically heated devices for cigarettes' (heated-tobacco devices) and their parts. GOV.UK: 'It is illegal to import and sell vapes and electronic cigarette products. This includes the sale and purchase of related liquids and other similar products, including electronic shisha pipes. The law applies regardless of quantity and intended use. Customs officials may confiscate any such items from your luggage', and 'It is illegal to vape or use an e-cigarette. Police can arrest you and courts can impose a fine, a prison sentence or deportation.'

  Also covers: e-cigarettes, e-cigarette, vape, vapes, vaping, e-liquid, vape juice, heated tobacco, iqos, heets, electronic shisha, e-shisha, pod

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  Source General Authority of Customs (Qatar) — Goods forbidden by Tariff (Prohibited Goods in the Unified GCC Customs Tariff)Checked against the source on 2026-10-09

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