The Layover Law Checklist
Changing planes doesn't mean you skip the law. Ten things to check before you fly through Dubai, Doha, Singapore or Tokyo.
What's on it
Everywhere
- Your layover airport is a country, with laws
- "It's legal at home" isn't a defence
- Residue counts
Dubai (UAE)
- CBD is treated like marijuana
- What's in your blood counts as possession
Doha (Qatar)
- Zero tolerance, in transit too
- No vapes. Any vape
Singapore
- Hemp and CBD are Class A drugs
Tokyo (Japan)
- Read the gummy label for CBN
- Using cannabis is now a crime
Each item comes with the official source (UK FCDO, US State Dept, Japan's MHLW and NPA, Singapore's CNB and HSA). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.
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10 things to check before you change planes in Dubai, Doha, Singapore or Tokyo. Every item links to an official source.
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