Alcohol from Pakistan to Qatar: customs rules & duty

Alcohol rules in Qatar

Alcohol is prohibited. Any quantity is confiscated and penalties may apply. 🟣 Reported

EntryBrief – Qatar customs (reviewed Jul 2026)

Duty-free allowance in Qatar

QAR 3,000: 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

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

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

⚖️ 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

Related guides

• Gold jewellery: Pakistan → Qatar
• Mobile phones: Pakistan → Qatar
• Laptops & tablets: Pakistan → Qatar
• Cash & currency: Pakistan → Qatar
• Pakistan → Qatar
• All rules for Qatar

Sources

• 🟣 Reported EntryBrief – Qatar customs (reviewed Jul 2026)
• ✅ Official State Bank of Pakistan – Foreign Exchange Manual, Ch. XVIII
• ✅ Official FBR – SRO 1751(I)/2022, Rule 7A (outbound declaration)

Last checked: 2026-11-09