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Public Conduct — Qatar

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Qatar. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Public Conduct in Qatar: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

In deference to local culture, avoid revealing clothing such as sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, or shorts in public; obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, imprisonment, or fines.

Arrest, imprisonment, and/or fines.

§ US State Dept — Qatar

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