What and Not to bring to Qatar

archchrisllanescruz
By archchrisllanescruz

Can I ask what I could bring with me in Qatar when I moved in? (Personal belongings: laptop, hardrives, cd's & dvd's)
what are the restrictions regarding bringing in media items etc. I have a lot of media collections can I bring it in with me or there could be possible problems on the airport screenings etc. Thanks for your suggestions.

By Fatcat• 18 Sep 2008 19:13
Fatcat

Sometimes they confiscate some weird things. I know this guy who had a tine of baked beans confiscated!

By tallg• 17 Sep 2008 19:25
tallg

camel jockey? how endearing.

By britexpat• 17 Sep 2008 18:17
britexpat

Customs people are the same all over the world.. Don't F### with them..

Saudi had clear rules, so why flout them ?

By archchrisllanescruz• 17 Sep 2008 14:55
archchrisllanescruz

thanks dudes! its a big help. see you then!

By QaQc• 17 Sep 2008 14:48
QaQc

same here.

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Quality dude! Quality!

By tallg• 17 Sep 2008 14:47
Rating: 5/5
tallg

They do the usual scan through the big machines. It's very rare they do any further inspection. They've never taken a second look at any of the cds, dvds, books, magazines or laptops I've brought in.

By QaQc• 17 Sep 2008 14:43
Rating: 2/5
QaQc

they will check everything to look for drugs,porn videos or toy gun.

The rest is ok. They don't care about other stuff like laptop and other gadgets.

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Quality dude! Quality!

By archchrisllanescruz• 17 Sep 2008 14:39
archchrisllanescruz

i dont have those on my things. only media items i have coz i need it on my job and hobbies. If i will be bringing it on a hard drive or cd/dvd will they inspect it on the airport (as in checking each of the cd content). on which media i could bring these things easily without any problem . will they check also my laptop and other devices? thanks.

By QaQc• 17 Sep 2008 14:33
QaQc

no porn cd/dvds

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Quality dude! Quality!

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