Airlines have to notify passengers about cash and valuables declaration rules: QCAA

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has called on all airlines arriving in Qatar to notify passengers onboard of the regulations related to the disclosure of cash and valuables upon entry or departure from Qatar, through an announcement before arrival pursuant to the instructions of the General Authority of Customs.

This came in a circular issued by the QCAA, which said every person coming to or leaving Qatar must submit a Customs declaration if s/he possesses currencies, bearer negotiable instruments, precious metals or gemstones with a value equal to or greater than QR50,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies. The passenger must fill out the declaration form in such cases and submit it to the Customs authorities.The Civil Aviation Authority said incorrect declaration will lead to legal action by the Qatari authorities, and confirmed that the declaration forms are available in the immigration hall during arrival or departure.