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Can you bring a weapon to Qatar?

Short answer
Prohibited

  • Weapons

    prohibited

    Japan MOFA (Qatar safety basics) lists 銃火器類 (firearms) among items prohibited from import, and says possessing or importing drugs or firearms brings severe penalties (麻薬や銃器の所持、持込みは厳罰が科せられます). Qatar Customs publishes a separate procedure for importing weapons and high-risk materials (Unified Guide), which applies to licensed imports, not tourists' luggage; it was not read. Knives, pepper spray and replica weapons are not covered by a source read.

    Also covers: weapons, firearms, guns, ammunition, rifle, pistol, explosives

    Source 外務省 海外安全ホームページ — カタール 安全対策基礎データ (Japan MOFA)Checked against the source on 2026-10-09

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