Letter from Customer authorizing destination agent to clear shipment
Visa/Residence Permit
Letter from local sponsor
Customs Regulations :-
Used personal effects allowed duty-free importation, provided the customer intends to reside in Qatar for at least 12 months and that the items have no commercial value and are not for re-sale.
Normal customs clearance takes approximately 5 to 6 working days for sea shipments and 2 to 3 days for air shipments. Customs remain closed on Fridays, except for live animals.
All prohibited articles detained by customs may be destroyed without consignee’s consent.
Dutiable / Restricted Items:-
New furniture (Certificate of Origin or invoices required)
Computer equipment requires a separate clearance procedure
Prohibited Items:-
Weapons, firearms and ammunition (even decorative items of this nature)
Alcoholic beverages
Pork products
Narcotic drugs
Wireless transmitters and communication equipment
Pornographic or political material
Explosives
Any item made of ivory
ALL PRINTED MATTER, RECORDS, FILMS, BOOKS, PICTURES, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS) IF CAUGHT WITH ANY OF THESE ITEMS, CUSTOMER WILL BE SUBJECT TO SEVERE PENALTIES AND POSSIBLE JAIL TERM.
Motor Vehicles :-
Autos must be at least three years old
Owner of the vehicle must be a resident in Qatar prior to registration of the vehicle
No customs duty is charged on vehicles being imported for personal use
Documents required:
Proof of ownership at origin
Original Import Manifest
Registration Certificate
Insurance Policy
Invoice
Pets :-
Health Certificate issued by a government approved veterinarian clinic at origin, confirming the animal is good health, and that vaccinations are up to date
Health Certificate must be dated no earlier than two weeks prior to date of animal’s arrival in Qatar
