
Qatar

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All shipments to Qatar must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC
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Health and Radiation Certificates are often required for food, meat and poultry consignments
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Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry
Shipments covering the following goods are exempt from invoice legalisation fees:
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Medical: For the Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Medical Est. only. Medicine, blood substitutes, all types of immunisation and chemicals
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Consumables: Rice, wheat, sugar, flour, milk, fat, fresh fruit and vegetables
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Documents must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice
Members €75
Non-Members €90
Qatar Fact File
Country Name:
State of Qatar
Population:
2.4 million (July 2020 est.)
Population Growth:
1.55% (2020 est.)
Languages:
Arabic (official), English is widely spoken
Currency:
Qatar Riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams
Capital:
Doha
Business Hours:
Government offices:
06:00 to 14:00 (Sunday to Thursday)
Banks:
07:30 to 13:00 (Sunday to Thursday)
Certification Fee
Members €50
Non-Members €70
* Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.
