Franquicia en Catar
Personal goods and gifts up to QAR 3,000 are duty-free (personal, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller). 🟣 Reported
5% customs duty on the excess. Qatar has no VAT. 🟣 Reported
Estado
| Joyas de oro | declare | Declare jewellery/precious metals when total with cash reaches QAR 50,000. 🟣 Reported |
| Lingotes y monedas de oro | declare | Declare precious metals of QAR 50,000 or more. 🟣 Reported |
| Teléfonos móviles | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Portátiles y tabletas | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Otros electrónicos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Relojes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Perfumes y cosméticos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Ropa y calzado | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Regalos y otros | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcohol | prohibited | Alcohol is prohibited. Any quantity is confiscated and penalties may apply. 🟣 Reported |
| Tabaco | allowed | 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 500 g of tobacco duty-free. 🟣 Reported |
| Cigarrillos electrónicos | prohibited | E-cigarettes are banned in Qatar. ≈ Estimated |
| Efectivo | declare | Declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals or stones worth QAR 50,000 or more, entering or leaving. 🟣 Reported |
| Medicamentos | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Comida envasada | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Carne y lácteos | prohibited | Pork products are prohibited. 🟣 Reported |
| Plantas, semillas y fruta | restricted | Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Armas y munición | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Estupefacientes | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
Declarar o pagar en línea
- Qatar Customs electronic declaration: Declaration form for cash and valuables of QAR 50,000+, available online or at the port. 🟣 Reported
Salir de Catar
- Declare cash or valuables of QAR 50,000 or more when leaving Qatar. 🟣 Reported
⚖️ Si no declaras
- Not declaring cash or valuables of QAR 50,000+: fine of QAR 100,000–500,000 or double the amount (whichever is higher), and the money is seized.
- Alcohol and pork are confiscated; drugs lead to prosecution.
🟣 Reported DohaGuides – Qatar General Authority of Customs penalties
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuánto puedo llevar sin impuestos de a Catar?
Personal goods and gifts up to QAR 3,000 are duty-free (personal, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller).
¿Cuánto efectivo puedo llevar a Catar?
Declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals or stones worth QAR 50,000 or more, entering or leaving.
¿Puedo pagar la aduana en línea antes de viajar a Catar?
Qatar Customs electronic declaration: Declaration form for cash and valuables of QAR 50,000+, available online or at the port.
Rutas populares
Fuentes
- 🟣 Reported EntryBrief – Qatar customs (reviewed Jul 2026)
- 🟣 Reported Gulf Times – Qatar General Authority of Customs: declare QR50,000+
Last checked: 2026-11-09