Currency
Qatari Riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams. Notes are in
denominations of QR500, 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, minting of the rest ceased in the 1970s.
Note
The Qatari Riyal is tied to the US Dollar.
Credit & debit cards
MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are
widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card
company for details of merchant acceptability and other
services which may be available.
Travellers cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate
charges, travellers are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of
either local or foreign currency. Israeli currency,
however, is prohibited.
Exchange rate indicators
| Date |
Aug 02 |
Nov 02 |
Feb 03 |
May 03 |
| 1.00= |
5.54 |
5.76 |
5.79 |
5.96 |
| $1.00= |
3.64 |
3.64 |
3.64 |
3.64 |
Banking hours
Sat-Thurs 0730-1330.
Duty Free
Duty Free
The following goods may be imported into
Qatar without incurring customs duty:
A reasonable amount of tobacco and
perfume for personal use.
Prohibited items
All alcohol is prohibited. Firearms can only
be imported with a license obtained in
advance from the Ministry of Defense. |
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