Your Comprehensive Guide to Importing Cars to Qatar
Looking for your dream car? At "Mitridat", we provide integrated logistics solutions to ensure your car is shipped safely from global markets, especially from Korea and America, arriving in Doha with all customs clearance procedures completed.
Compliant with Qatari Authority Specifications
Strategic Destinations for Importing Cars to Qatar
We provide you direct access to the largest global car auctions and factories, ensuring quality and compliance with Qatari specifications.
South Korea
Technical Excellence & Quality
- Rigorous technical inspection in our private yards
- Fast RO-RO shipping to Hamad Port
- Wide selection of hybrid cars
United States
Unlimited Variety & Competitive Prices
- Live bidding at Copart and Manheim
- Detailed Carfax reports for every vehicle
- Full compliance with Qatari specifications
China
The Future of Electric Cars
- Latest New Energy Vehicles (EV)
- Full preparation of export documents
- Competitive prices for brand new cars
Why is Importing Cars from Korea to Qatar the Smartest Choice?
The Qatari market is witnessing unprecedented demand for cars imported from South Korea. At "Mitridat", we give you direct access to the best Korean auctions and showrooms, ensuring clean, compliant cars at competitive prices unmatched in the local market.
Excellent Technical Condition
Korean cars are known for their cleanliness and high maintenance. We guarantee they are free from major accidents.
Significant Savings
Car prices in Korea are much lower, guaranteeing you an excellent profit margin or budget savings.
Comprehensive Inspection
We fully inspect the car in our yards in Incheon and send you detailed video reports.
Fast & Direct Shipping
We secure regular maritime shipping routes (Ro-Ro or containers) directly to Hamad Port in Doha.
Incheon
Doha
What are the conditions and laws for importing cars to Qatar?
To ensure your car enters smoothly through Hamad Port and is registered with the traffic department, you must ensure it complies with the requirements of the General Authority of Customs and the Qatar General Organization for Standardization.
Car Age (Model Year)
It is required that imported light vehicles do not exceed 5 years from the date of manufacture for personal use. As for classic cars, they must be at least 30 years old.
GCC Specifications
The car must conform to GCC Standardization (GCC) to ensure it can withstand Qatar's climatic conditions (cooling and engine systems).
Required Documents
You must provide the original export certificate from the country of origin (such as Korea or the USA), the purchase invoice, and the importer's Qatari ID.
Important Notice: Cars Prohibited from Import to Qatar
For traffic safety, Qatar Customs prohibits the entry of right-hand drive cars, cars with a Scrap or Salvage Title, or those that have suffered severe flood or fire damage.
How does importing cars to Qatar work with us?
We have simplified the complex shipping process from Korea and global markets into 4 clear and transparent stages, ensuring your car arrives at Hamad Port safely and quickly.
Search & Precise Inspection
We help you choose your car from Korea or the USA and conduct a comprehensive technical inspection to ensure it is accident-free and meets Qatari specifications.
Documentation & Export
We handle all legal paperwork, including obtaining the original export certificate and canceling the vehicle's registration in the country of origin.
Shipping to Hamad Port
The car is shipped by sea (via containers or Ro-Ro ships) directly to Doha, and you are provided with a live tracking number to monitor its journey.
Clearance & Registration
Upon the car's arrival, we complete the customs clearance procedures in Qatar and hand it over to you ready for technical inspection (Waqood) and Qatari plate issuance.
Customs Costs and Fees for Importing Cars to Qatar
We believe in total clarity. Discover the sovereign and logistical fees applied when your car arrives at Hamad Port so you can budget accurately.
Customs Duties
Of the total value of the car including shipping and insurance (CIF).
Clearance and Handling
Customs declaration fees, broker fees, and port ground charges.
Inspection and Registration
Technical inspection (Waqood) fees and Qatari license plate issuance.
- Customs Duties (5%) + 5,000 QAR
- Clearance and Port Fees (Estimated) + 1,500 QAR
Everything you need to know about importing cars to Qatar
We have compiled answers to the most common inquiries about shipping cars from Korea and global markets to Doha to ensure a transparent import experience.
How long does it take to ship cars from Korea to Hamad Port?
The sea freight journey from South Korean ports (such as Incheon) to Hamad Port in Qatar typically takes between 25 to 35 days. The duration may vary slightly depending on the shipping method (dedicated container, shared container, or Ro-Ro) and shipping line schedules.
Do you provide a technical inspection service for the car before purchase?
Absolutely. Transparency is the foundation of our work at "Mitridat". We provide you with comprehensive inspection reports covering the condition of the engine, chassis, and paint, in addition to detailed photos and videos from our yards in Korea before completing any export process.
Can I import a classic car to Qatar?
Yes, Qatari law allows the import of classic cars provided that 30 years or more have passed since their manufacturing date, and they are registered as classic cars with the General Directorate of Traffic according to specific requirements.
Does the price include customs clearance in Doha?
We offer flexible options. You can request a quote for shipping only (port to port), or choose the "door-to-door" package which includes customs clearance at Hamad Port and delivering the car to you ready for inspection and plate registration.
Ready to start importing your car to Qatar?
Contact "Mitridat" experts now. Share the specifications of the car you are looking for, and we will provide you with a free consultation and a comprehensive, transparent quote.
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