Money & duty free for Qatar
Exchange rates:
Qatari RiyalC$1 = QR2.72
€1 = QR3.81
£1 = QR4.51
US$1 = QR3.64
Currency & Money
Qatari Riyal (QAR; symbol QR)= 100 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of QR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5, 1 dirhams. The exchange rate is pegged to the US dollar at an average rate of US$1 = QR3.64.
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency, but cash, precious jewellery and all financial means need to be declared if their value exceeds QR50,000. Israeli currency is prohibited.
Qatar duty free
The following goods may be imported into Qatar without incurring customs duty:
• 400 cigarettes (alternatively 20 cigars or 300g pipe tobacco or 500g raw tobacco or 2kg Shisha hookah, as long as the value of the tobacco products does not exceed QR3,000).
• Value of one gift below QR3,000.
Please note that you cannot take alcohol with you.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Alcoholic drinks, drugs, indecent materials (books, magazines etc), weapons, ammunitions, explosives and radioactive equipment.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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