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Law About Alcohol
It is illegal to import alcohol into the country
where at the arrival halls of Doha airport, all
luggages are scanned. Therefore, there are
some polices and regulations regarding
purchasing and drinking alcohol in Qatar.
DRINKING ALCOHOL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL
Drinking alcohol in public places or being drunk Qatar Distribution Company conducts the alcohol
is an offense. People who commit this can be permits and application forms can be attained in
deported, fined or receive prison sentences. their shop (30). In order to enter the shop, a permit
Corporal punishment may be subjected to must be shown. To apply for an alcohol permit, you
Muslims who are caught breaking this law. should obtain a letter from the company which
must be signed and stamped by HR, COM & CSR
Offering alcohol to Muslims and minors is an and addressed to Qatar Distribution Company
offense. with the following information:
Serving alcohol is provided in some hotels in Applicant’s position within their company
Qatar with laws in place.
Applicant’s basic salary. A minimum basic salary
to get a permit is 4,000 Riyals or 1,100 USD
PURCHASING ALCOHOL
Applicants living situation (Address)
Selling, donating and giving alcohol is illegal.
Applicants marital status (Single / Married)
Transporting alcohol within the country is not
allowed, except to bring it home after
purchasing from the warehouse on the day it Applicant must fill out the application form to
was bought.
get the permit, state their religion and pay a
The sole importer and retailer of alcohol in the yearly fee.
country is Qatar Distribution Company. They
have one shop and are the only place where
alcohol can be purchased. A permit is needed to
purchase a wide range of beverages; it must be
hidden from sight and taken straight to home
after buying. A person can purchase alcohol
with a certain amount depending on their salary
each month.
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