Destination Guides
Qatar

 
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Currency

Qatari Riyal (QAR) = 100 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of QAR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams; however, only the 50 and 25 coins are in wide circulation.

Note: The Qatari Riyal is tied to the US Dollar.

 
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.

 
Traveller's Cheques

Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

 
Banking Hours

Sat-Thurs 0730-1330.

 
Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 07
£1.00= QAR7.18
$1.00= QAR3.64
Eur;1.00= QAR4.86

 
 
uty Free
 
Overview

The following goods may be imported into Qatar without incurring customs duty:

• A reasonable amount of tobacco and perfume for personal use.

 
Prohibited Imports

All alcohol is prohibited. Firearms can only be imported with a licence obtained in advance from the Ministry of Defence.