Importing a car to Qatar

By GlobalNomad - Posted on

25 July 2011

Is it a good idea to import a car to Qatar, rather than buy used or new? What are import duties like? Does the money you end up saving make up for the hassle of organising the import?

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What kind of car is it? If it isn't according to GCC specs I'd leave it at home and lease a car in Qatar. Parts can be scarce and the desert is tough on vehicles. Try and negotiate an allowance for a vehicle into your expat package; it's pretty commonplace to do so and can save you a lot of hassle.

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