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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy)
- Detailed inventory (two legible copies)
- 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
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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