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Can an unmarried heterosexual couple share the same room in Doha?

I have found no mention of such restriction in government related travel advice site, only warning about avoid public display of affection, but other sites claim that some hotel can flat out refuse checking in unless they see valid proof of marriage, or that the entire trip can become far less pleasant if the unmarried status becomes known.

Franck Dernoncourt
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Technically unmarried couples are not allowed to stay in the same room but I think this is restricted to Qatari nationals. Anecdotally it's certainly not enforced for foreigners and some hotel specifically mention that it is allowed. (e.g. https://movenpick.accor.com/en/middle-east/qatar/doha/hotel-doha/faqs.html).

There is also anecdotal evidence that even same-sex couples are allowed (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar-airways-privilege-club/2111215-doh-8hrs-layover-unmarried-couple-marriage-certificate-needed-hotel.html)

I've certainly never been asked for proof of marriage at check in but then again, we are married and have the same last name.

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