International tourists face heavy fines and jail times for vaping Qatar confiscates vapes from 12 24% of travelers at Doha arrivals, issuing fines up to QAR 10,000 (2,500). The ban applies equally to transit passengers connecting through Hamad International even if you British tourists urged not to break strict rule in Qatar during World Cup Travel News Travel Express.co.uk MoPH warns against e cigarettes, highlighting significant health risks The Peninsula Qatar Vaping's illegal in Qatar World Cup but Brit company offering to pay fines The Mirror Vaping is banned in countries like Mexico and Thailand here are the countries where it's illegal or restricted