Pakistan to Qatar customs duty calculator

Duty-free allowance, gold, phones, cash and banned items for travellers arriving in Qatar from Pakistan.

✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

Duty-free allowance in QatarQAR 3,000 🟣 Reported
Gold jewellerydeclare 🟣 Reported
Mobile phonesallowed ≈ Estimated
Cash & currencydeclare 🟣 Reported
Alcoholprohibited 🟣 Reported

Personal goods and gifts up to QAR 3,000 are duty-free (personal, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller).

50 g of 22K gold is worth about QAR 21,972 at today's rate.

Duty-free allowance in Qatar

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

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⛔ Qatar

  • Alcohol: Alcohol is prohibited. Any quantity is confiscated and penalties may apply.
  • E-cigarettes / vapes: E-cigarettes are banned in Qatar.
  • Meat, milk & dairy: Pork products are prohibited.
  • Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.

⚠️

  • Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
  • Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
  • Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.

Leaving Pakistan

  • Gold bullion, precious stones and gold jewellery bought in Pakistan face export restrictions. Jewellery you declared on arrival can be taken back out. ✅ Official
  • Declare foreign currency over US$5,000 (or equivalent) when leaving. ✅ Official

Declare or pay online

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How much can I bring duty-free from Pakistan to Qatar?

QAR 3,000. Personal goods and gifts up to QAR 3,000 are duty-free (personal, non-commercial, not a frequent traveller).

Can I carry Gold jewellery from Pakistan to Qatar?

Declare jewellery/precious metals when total with cash reaches QAR 50,000.

How much cash can I carry to Qatar?

Declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious metals or stones worth QAR 50,000 or more, entering or leaving.

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Qatar?

Yes. Qatar Customs electronic declaration: Declaration form for cash and valuables of QAR 50,000+, available online or at the port.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09