Personal Effects Customs Clearance Qatar
Customers will need to provide a copy of the consignee's Qatar ID or Residence Permit if held, or a copy of their passport if no ID or permit is held, in order to assist with clearing the shipment as used personal effects.
All printed materials (books, CDs, DVDs, and computer software) are subject to censorship and must be packed together in an easily accessible location in the consignment. Items deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and fines levied on the importer.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Customs Clearance Time
Most shipments on this route will not be stopped by customs, however, when a bag is stopped by customs for any reason (missing documentation, impromptu inspection, prohibited contents, commercial contents or further information required) Send My Bag records how long customs hold it for. Our historical statistics for this route indicate that if the customs authority stops your bag they will on average take 1 working day to process it and release it back to us for delivery.
Personal Effects Customs Clearance Qatar
Customers will need to provide a copy of the consignee's Qatar ID or Residence Permit if held, or a copy of their passport if no ID or permit is held, in order to assist with clearing the shipment as used personal effects.
All printed materials (books, CDs, DVDs, and computer software) are subject to censorship and must be packed together in an easily accessible location in the consignment. Items deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and fines levied on the importer.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Customs Clearance Time
Most shipments on this route will not be stopped by customs, however, when a bag is stopped by customs for any reason (missing documentation, impromptu inspection, prohibited contents, commercial contents or further information required) Send My Bag records how long customs hold it for. Our historical statistics for this route indicate that if the customs authority stops your bag they will on average take 1 working day to process it and release it back to us for delivery.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Qatar
- Gambling Devices;
- Playing Cards;
- Goods originating from, or manufactured in Israel;
- Items offensive to Muslim culture;
- Security cameras, baby monitors and similar items that could be considered surveillance equipment.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Qatar
- Gambling Devices;
- Playing Cards;
- Goods originating from, or manufactured in Israel;
- Items offensive to Muslim culture;
- Security cameras, baby monitors and similar items that could be considered surveillance equipment.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Qatar
- Gambling Devices;
- Playing Cards;
- Goods originating from, or manufactured in Israel;
- Items offensive to Muslim culture;
- Security cameras, baby monitors and similar items that could be considered surveillance equipment.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Qatar
- Gambling Devices;
- Playing Cards;
- Goods originating from, or manufactured in Israel;
- Items offensive to Muslim culture;
- Security cameras, baby monitors and similar items that could be considered surveillance equipment.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
Why Ship to Qatar?
Qatar is the perfect place for a luxury holiday, for a quick trip doing a bit of shopping and some sunbathing, for a business trip, or even to emigrate to if you’re fed up of life back home.
Known for its wealth and excellent shopping, you’re likely to end up with plenty of bags to take back home with you, packed full with all your purchases, in addition to everything else you brought across with you. Or perhaps you’re making a big move to Qatar and need to transport all your belongings there but are faced with huge baggage fees from your airline? Send My Bag is the answer to all these problems, and more.
If you just want to travel without luggage, to save money or hassle on your trip, we can come to your home and pick up your luggage and deliver it to wherever you want in Qatar. If you’re staying in the capital city of Doha, or in a quieter resort along the sea front, if you are staying in your own holiday home or apartment, or if you have booked into a hotel, we can get your luggage there for you. Our service is more affordable than the excess baggage charges you get landed with at the airports nowadays and is super easy to use.
If you are moving to Qatar to study, Send My Bag can send all the possessions you will need for your stay – books, writing materials, clothes and anything else that will make your student accommodation feel like home.
Send Luggage to Qatar
If you are only going to Qatar on holiday or if you are staying there for longer, you can ship your luggage with Send My Bag. You can pack everything you need and have it picked up from home and delivered to your accommodation in Qatar. This means you can fully enjoy your journey to Qatar knowing that your luggage is being taken care of and without the fear of excess baggage fees. To learn more about sending luggage to Qatar, visit our ‘How it works’ page, or our ‘FAQs’.
Removals to Qatar
If you are moving to Qatar you will have to think about international removals to Qatar in order to move your possessions, too. Choose a reputable removal company and make sure that you package up all your items carefully so that they arrive in one piece. Use suitable packaging for your items and tape everything up well.
Student Shipping to Qatar
If you have chosen to study at one of Qatar’s higher or further education institutions, such as Qatar University, you can use Send My Bag to ship your belongings to your student accommodation each term, and back home again. This will allow you to bring enough of your possessions to make your student accommodation feel homely. Read more about student shipping on our student page and find out how to receive your student discount.
Sending a Parcel to Qatar
It’s just as easy to send a parcel to Qatar as to send your luggage. Sending parcels is a great idea, especially if you need to send a smaller number of items. You can ask a friend or family member to send things to Qatar for you, or they could even use the service to send you gifts or care packages. When sending a parcel to Qatar make sure you pick a sturdy box and seal it up well so nothing gets damaged in transit. Read more about sending a parcel and find out what you can send with Send My Bag and how to package your items.
Ways of Shipping to Qatar
No matter the reason for your trip to Qatar, you will need to have some form of luggage with you. There are a number of options for transporting your luggage, some of which will be more suitable for you than others.
Send Golf Clubs to Qatar
The highest ranking golf course in Qatar is Doha Golf Club. You can try out this course while in Qatar using your own golf clubs if you ship them to Qatar with Send My Bag. On top of being able to use equipment that you are comfortable with, you can also avoid waiting around at bag drop or luggage carousels, or having to carry large golf bags onto public transport. See more information on how to send golf clubs with Send My Bag, including how to best package your golf clubs.
Send your Bike to Qatar
The flat terrain of Qatar makes it a good cycling destination. There is no need to rent a bike, however. Instead, you can send your bike to Qatar with Send My Bag. Why not explore Qatar by bike by sending your bike to your first hotel and having it collected from your final accommodation. Your bike needs to be taken apart and safely packaged up before being sent to Qatar. Check out our information on bike shipping to learn more.
About Qatar
The sovereign Arab country of Qatar is situated in West Asia on the Arabian Peninsula. Its southern tip borders Saudi Arabia and is surrounded on all other sides by the Persian Gulf. Qatar is the world’s richest country per capita. Once famed for pearl hunting, it is known today for its huge natural gas and oil reserves. Its population is notable, with a total of 1.8 million residents, only 278,000 of whom are Qatari citizens; the other 1.5 million are expatriates. The currency used in Qatar is the Qatari Riyal and the official language is Arabic.
The climate in Qatar is subtropical with much of the country dry and desert-like. Summer temperatures between June and September can easily soar above 40°C (104°F) and there is very little rainfall. The country is frequently buffered by the Shamal ‒ a hot, dusty wind that causes sandstorms. The coast is usually cooler, with a more pleasant breeze.
As one of the world’s richest countries, the wealthy flock to Qatar to see the sights and to be seen. Shopping is a popular past time for residents and tourists in the capital city, Doha, whether they are hitting up the sparkling new super malls or exploring the Souk markets and winding streets of the traditional old town.
Many tour companies in Qatar will offer trips to the “Inland Sea”, which means a day out exploring the rolling waves of the sand dunes in the south of the country. This can be as extreme and fast or bumpy as you like, so thrill seekers and families alike will enjoy this experience. There are also numerous beaches around the peninsula where you can spend a day or two on a more relaxing trip.
You may welcome the opportunity to spend some time inside, away from the blazing sun, however. Qatar has many attractions that will allow you to do so, including a range of museums, mosques and cultural centres to explore.
Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to Qatar.
Air Freight to Qatar
If you have items ? like a chest of drawers or a dresser ? that you need to send to Qatar, you could try air freight. You should normally allow one or two days for items to be flown to your destination. The service is quite quick, but it can be quite expensive, especially as you will likely have to pay for a customs agent to sort customs clearance for you. A further cost to consider is getting your items to and from the airport, which means the price of using air freight could quickly mount up. If you send internationally by air freight to Qatar your items will likely arrive at Doha International Airport.
Sea Freight and Container Shipping to Qatar
You can try sea freight or container shipping to ship large bulky items like a bed. Sea freight shipping can take a several weeks, but it’s usually a more cost-effective option, good for those who don’t need their items immediately. Keep in mind that you will still need to pay for the services of a customs agent and will need to organise transport for your items to and from the ports. When using container shipping to Qatar, your items will most likely arrive by ship at the Port of Doha.
Shipping Goods to Qatar
When shipping goods to Qatar it is essential that you find out about current customs rules. You should research any duty that you need to pay and what items are permitted to be shipped to Qatar, and which are not. Take a look at the prohibited items and customs sections on this page for more information.