Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Qatar that collects your shipment from your door in any Saudi city, crosses the Salwa border into Abu Samra, and delivers it in Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Lusail or any Qatari city. Shipments usually arrive in one day from Al-Ahsa and Dammam, 1โ2 days from Riyadh and 3โ4 days from Jeddah. Prices start from SAR 135 for a carton, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set or small apartment, SAR 1,090 for a car from the Eastern Province, and air freight from SAR 29 per kg. To book, call 0565967337.
Pickup city โ Salwa border (Saudi Arabia) โ Abu Samra border (Qatar) โ Doha and the other Qatari cities ยท Riyadh to Doha about 585 km ยท Dammam about 400 km ยท 0565967337
Your shipment to Qatar in seven numbers
- Border: Salwa in the Eastern Province, facing Abu Samra in Qatar โ the only land crossing between the two countries.
- Transit: usually one day from Al-Ahsa and Dammam, 1โ2 days from Riyadh, 2โ3 days from Qassim, 3โ4 days from the Hijaz.
- Cartons: parcels up to 5 kg from SAR 65, cartons up to 10 kg from SAR 135, over 20 kg from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Furniture: a bedroom set or small apartment from SAR 1,090, a three-room home from SAR 3,190, a villa from SAR 4,990.
- Cars: from SAR 1,090 from the Eastern Province and SAR 1,650 from Riyadh on a shared carrier; from SAR 2,550 on a private flatbed.
- Goods: from SAR 7.3 per kg or SAR 730 per CBM; a 20 ft container from Dammam port from SAR 2,550.
- Urgent air: from SAR 29 per kg in 24โ48 hours.
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What Alfaris ships from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
Qatar is the Kingdomโs only neighbour reached by a single land border, and traffic between the two never stops: families moving to Doha for work, students joining its universities, traders supplying its markets, and relatives exchanging visits and gifts. With a relatively short road and one crossing, road freight is the natural way for most of these shipments โ from a single carton of clothes to a whole villa with its cars.
At Alfaris we handle every link of the journey under one shipment number: pickup from your door, packing, documents, clearance at Salwa and Abu Samra, then delivery and assembly in Qatar. You do not need a carrier in Saudi Arabia, an agent at the border and a delivery company in Doha โ it is one service.
Beyond Qatar, Alfaris ships to every country in the world by road, sea and air, so the same number serves you for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait or anywhere further.
Border and clearance: how your shipment crosses from Salwa to Abu Samra
Qatar is a peninsula connected by land only to Saudi Arabia, so every road shipment enters at one point: the Salwa border at the far south-east of the Eastern Province, facing Abu Samra on the Qatari side. From Abu Samra it is only about a hundred kilometres to Doha. Knowing what happens at both posts explains why one shipment arrives in a day while another waits two.
At Salwa: export clearance
The clearance agent files the shipment declaration electronically on Fasah under the authorisation the sender grants, and the customs inspector matches it with the load. For furniture and personal effects the contents list, an ID copy and the authorisation are usually enough. Commercial goods add the commercial registration, invoice and certificate of origin. A car exported permanently needs proof of export deregistration and export plates.
At Abu Samra: import and inspection
On the Qatari side the import declaration is filed through Qatar Customsโ electronic system, Al Nadeeb, the truck passes an X-ray scan, and part of the load may be opened for inspection. Used furniture belonging to someone moving to Qatar for residence or work for the first time is normally treated as exempt personal effects when its documents are complete; GCC-origin goods with a national certificate of origin are exempt from duty, while other goods and cars pay customs duty according to their type and the customs assessment.
The clearance agentโs role
The agent links your shipment with both customs authorities. At Alfaris the agent is part of the service: they receive document copies before loading day, review them and prepare the declarations in advance so the truck spends as little time at both borders as possible.
| Stage | Where | What is required | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup and packing | Senderโs city | Contents list and ID copy | Half a day to a day |
| Drive to the border | Inside the Kingdom | Nothing extra | Hours, depending on city |
| Export | Salwa | Fasah declaration and agent authorisation | Hours |
| Import and inspection | Abu Samra | Al Nadeeb declaration and Qatari recipient details | Hours |
| Delivery | Qatari city | Recipientโs signature | Hours from the border |
โน๏ธ What makes the wait longer at Salwa and Abu Samra?
A vague contents list or one that does not match the load, missing Qatari recipient details, or congestion at holidays, weekends and major events. That is why we review documents before loading and choose a quieter arrival time for the truck.
Distances and transit times to Qatar from each Saudi city
There is one border, but the road to it varies: from Al-Ahsa it is almost a short run, from Jeddah a journey across the whole width of the Kingdom. The table gathers approximate distances and usual transit times to Doha.
| Pickup city | To Salwa | To Doha | Usual transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahsa (Hofuf and Mubarraz) | about 150 km | about 250 km | usually one day |
| Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran | about 300 km | about 400 km | 1โ2 days |
| Riyadh | about 480 km | about 585 km | 1โ2 days |
| Qassim | about 830 km | about 930 km | 2โ3 days |
| Madinah | about 1,330 km | about 1,430 km | 3โ4 days |
| Makkah and Jeddah | 1,350โ1,430 km | 1,450โ1,530 km | 3โ4 days |
๐ก How can your shipment arrive the same day?
From Al-Ahsa and Dammam, if the documents are complete and copies sent a day ahead, and a private truck loads in the morning, it can cross Salwa and Abu Samra and reach Doha the same evening.
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar cost?
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar with Alfaris starts from SAR 65 for a small parcel, SAR 135 for a carton up to 10 kg, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set or small apartment, SAR 3,190 for a three-room home, and SAR 1,090 for a car from the Eastern Province or SAR 1,650 from Riyadh. The final price depends on weight or volume, pickup city, truck type and the services you request.
| Shipment | Charged by | From | Transit to Doha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 | 1โ3 days |
| Small carton | up to 10 kg | SAR 135 | 1โ3 days |
| Medium carton | 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 | 1โ3 days |
| Personal effects | per kg over 20 kg | SAR 13.5 | 1โ3 days |
| Goods in quantity | per kg over 100 kg | SAR 7.3 | 1โ3 days |
| Part-load | per CBM | SAR 730 | 1โ3 days |
| Single furniture item or appliance | per item | SAR 415 | 1โ3 days |
| Sofa set 3+2+1 | per set | SAR 1,190 | 1โ3 days |
| Full bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Studio or small apartment | one or two rooms | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Three-room home or apartment | per home | SAR 3,190 | 1โ3 days |
| Villa | private truck or trailer | SAR 4,990 | 1โ2 days |
| Sedan from the Eastern Province | shared carrier | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Sedan from Riyadh | shared carrier | SAR 1,650 | 2โ4 days |
| SUV from Riyadh | shared carrier | SAR 2,050 | 2โ4 days |
| Car on a private flatbed | single car | SAR 2,550 | 1โ2 days |
| Car in an enclosed carrier | luxury or classic | SAR 3,690 | 1โ2 days |
| Dyna direct trip | small load | SAR 1,390 | 1โ2 days |
| Small closed truck | private trip | SAR 3,690 | 1โ2 days |
| Large truck or trailer | private trip | SAR 5,500 | 1โ2 days |
| 20 ft container by sea | Dammam port to Hamad Port | SAR 2,550 | 5โ10 days |
| Air freight | per chargeable kg | SAR 29 | 24โ48 hours |
Extra services
| Service | From | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Packing (materials and labour) | SAR 415 per home | A whole home or furniture needing full protection |
| Dismantling and reassembly | SAR 275 per home | Beds, wardrobes, kitchens and curtains |
| Temporary storage | priced after the free survey | When the Qatari home is handed over late |
| Crane | priced after the free survey | High floors and pieces too large for the lift |
| Insurance | a percentage of the declared value | Appliances, antiques and expensive cars |
โ ๏ธ Ask what the price includes before comparing
Some offers start low, then add clearance, packing or high-floor delivery on arrival. Ask: is it door to door? Does it include clearance at both borders? Does it include dismantling and assembly? At Alfaris these answers are written in the price message before any commitment.
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Calculating the cost of shipping to Qatar yourself
The price follows a fixed logic: small cartons by weight brackets, larger quantities per kg, furniture and part-loads by cubic metre or home category, and cars by carrier type. In every case actual weight is compared with volumetric weight and the higher one is charged, because a large, light carton takes more space in the truck than its weight suggests.
Worked examples
| Case | Calculation | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Four 10 kg clothes cartons from Riyadh to Doha | 4 ร 135 | about SAR 540 |
| Personal effects weighing 50 kg | 50 ร 13.5 | about SAR 675 |
| A small apartment from Dammam with packing | 1,090 + 415 | about SAR 1,505 |
| A three-room home from Riyadh with packing and assembly | 3,190 + 415 + 275 | about SAR 3,880 |
| A small apartment and a sedan from Khobar | 1,090 + 1,090 | about SAR 2,180 |
| 400 kg of goods from Dammam | 400 ร 7.3 | about SAR 2,920 |
| An urgent 3 kg parcel by air | 3 ร 29 | about SAR 87 |
๐ก You photograph, we calculate
Photograph each room from two angles, plus the kitchen and storeroom, and send them on WhatsApp 0565967337. We estimate the volume in CBM and the truck type and usually send the price without a visit; if needed we arrange a free survey.
Furniture shipping and home moves from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
Moving a family to Qatar means the whole home must arrive intact and on time for the new handover. This route has a particular advantage: furniture travels hundreds of kilometres, not thousands, and usually arrives in a day or two โ so it does not stay wrapped for long, and the family does not wait long in Doha without furniture.
Stages of a home move
- Survey: by photos or a free visit, to set the volume, truck and crew size.
- Dismantling: beds, wardrobes, kitchens, curtains, hanging lights and wall-mounted screens.
- Packing: blankets and stretch film for wood, bubble wrap and corners for glass, divided cartons for dishes, wooden crates for antiques.
- Numbering and list: a number for each carton with its room name in Qatar, and a contents list used for clearance and checking at delivery.
- Loading: heavy items low, fragile items high, straps between rows.
- Crossing: through Salwa and Abu Samra with documents prepared in advance.
- Delivery and assembly: in the new home in Doha or elsewhere, with furniture arranged in place.
| Home size | Usual truck | From |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom set | Shared freight | SAR 1,090 |
| Studio or one/two-room apartment | Shared freight or dyna | SAR 1,090 |
| Three-room home or apartment | Medium truck | SAR 3,190 |
| Large apartment or full floor | Small private closed truck | SAR 3,690 |
| Villa | Private trailer or large truck | SAR 4,990 |
โน๏ธ From a dry climate to coastal humidity
Furniture from Riyadh and Qassim moves from a dry climate to Dohaโs coastal humidity. So we wrap wood and fabrics tightly, put moisture-absorbing sachets in clothes and book cartons, and deliver quickly without long storage.
For full details on home moves from the capital, read the furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Qatar guide, and from the Eastern Province the furniture shipping company from Dammam to Qatar guide.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
With a shipping service the car is not driven to Qatar; it is loaded onto a car carrier, covered with a fitted cover and strapped at the wheels, then carried across both borders and delivered in Qatar with its odometer unchanged โ sparing you the drive and the border queues.
| Method | From | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier from the Eastern Province | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days | Sedans from Dammam, Khobar and Al-Ahsa |
| Shared carrier from Riyadh | SAR 1,650 | 2โ4 days | Sedans from the capital, Qassim and Jeddah |
| SUV on a shared carrier | SAR 2,050 | 2โ4 days | Large cars from Riyadh |
| Private flatbed | SAR 2,550 | 1โ2 days | One car on a fixed date |
| Enclosed hydraulic carrier | SAR 3,690 | 1โ2 days | Luxury, sports and classic cars |
Temporary entry or permanent import?
Temporary entry suits those who will use the car in Qatar for a while and bring it back โ a long visit or a temporary assignment โ and needs a valid registration card, valid Qatari insurance and a transit permit. Permanent import suits those who have moved to Qatar and want Qatari plates: the Saudi plates are cancelled and export plates issued, a 5% customs duty on the carโs assessed value is paid in Qatar, and it is registered on Qatari plates.
โ ๏ธ Qatarโs car age rule
Qatari regulations require a light vehicle imported for registration to be no more than five years from its date of manufacture. Check your carโs year before cancelling its Saudi plates; if it is older, temporary entry or selling it in the Kingdom may be the better option.
Preparing the car
- Empty it of all personal items โ they are not insured and complicate inspection.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
- Settle traffic fines before shipping.
- Photograph it from all four sides and inside before loading.
- If it is financed, get a no-objection letter from the lender.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
Much of what goes to Qatar is not a whole home: clothes for a student at a Doha university, gifts for relatives, the rest of the belongings of someone who went ahead of the family. For these we collect from the door, weigh in front of you, give you a tracking number and deliver to the address.
| Weight | From | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 | Personal items or a gift |
| Up to 10 kg | SAR 135 | A carton of clothes or books |
| 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 | Kitchen tools or shoes |
| Over 20 kg | SAR 13.5 per kg | Several cartons for a family |
| Over 100 kg | SAR 7.3 per kg | Large quantities or goods |
๐ก Packing a carton for the road
A new strong carton, heavy items at the bottom, gaps filled with paper or fabric, wide tape in an H pattern, and the Qatari recipientโs name and number on two sides.
Commercial goods to Qatar
The Qatari market imports food, dates, building materials, furniture and consumer goods from the Kingdom every day. We serve traders with two road options: a part-load, where you pay for the space you use, and a full truck carrying your goods alone. For very heavy goods with no rush, sea freight runs from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Hamad Port.
| Option | From | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Part-load per CBM | SAR 730 | 1โ3 days |
| Part-load per kg | SAR 7.3 | 1โ3 days |
| Direct dyna | SAR 1,390 | 1โ2 days |
| Small closed truck | SAR 3,690 | 1โ2 days |
| Trailer | SAR 5,500 | 1โ2 days |
| 20 ft container by sea | SAR 2,550 | 5โ10 days |
โน๏ธ A certificate of origin saves you duty
Goods made in the Kingdom or the GCC, accompanied by a valid national certificate of origin, are treated in Qatar as GCC products exempt from customs duty; goods of foreign origin pay duty according to their tariff. That is why we ask for a certificate of origin with every commercial shipment.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
For documents, spare parts and parcels that cannot wait an extra day, we fly from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah airports to Hamad International Airport, from SAR 29 per chargeable kg, arriving within 24โ48 hours. Chargeable weight is the higher of actual and volumetric weight (L ร W ร H in cm รท 6,000).
| Factor | Road | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | one to four days depending on city | 24โ48 hours |
| Price | from SAR 13.5 per kg | from SAR 29 per kg |
| Suitable size | from a carton to a whole home | small parcels and documents |
| Furniture and cars | Yes | No |
| Best for | volume and savings | urgent, small items โ especially from Jeddah |
Documents required for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
The documents depend on the shipment type: personal effects and furniture need an ID or iqama copy, a detailed contents list, a Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent and the recipientโs Qatari details with a copy of their Qatar ID or passport; commercial goods need a commercial registration, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the importerโs registration in Qatar; a car needs its registration card and the ownerโs ID, plus export plates and certificate for permanent import.
| Shipment type | Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and personal effects | ID or iqama copy, passport copy where needed, numbered contents list, Fasah authorisation | The list is written after packing by carton number |
| Recipient in Qatar | Name, mobile and address, plus a copy of the Qatar ID or passport and residence visa | Proof of first-time residence or work helps the used-goods exemption |
| Commercial goods | Commercial registration, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, importer registration in Qatar | Food and cosmetics have extra requirements |
| Car, temporary entry | Registration card, ownerโs ID, driving licence, valid Qatari insurance | Notarised authorisation if the sender is not the owner |
| Car, permanent import | Registration card, ownerโs ID, export plates and certificate, no violations, purchase invoice or valuation | No more than five years old; bank letter for a financed car |
| Air freight | ID copy, description and value of contents | Some items are banned by air |
โน๏ธ What is Al Nadeeb?
Al Nadeeb is Qatar Customsโ electronic system through which import declarations are filed; Fasah is its Saudi counterpart. Our agent works with both, so you do not need to register on either.
Prohibited and restricted items for Qatar
| Category | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Flammables and gas | Prohibited | Gas cylinders, fuel, flammable paints, fireworks |
| Weapons, ammunition and parts | Prohibited | Including replicas |
| Narcotics and unlicensed medicines | Prohibited | Personal medicines in reasonable quantities with a prescription are allowed |
| E-cigarettes and accessories | Banned in Qatar | Keep them out of cartons and furniture |
| Alcohol and pork products | Prohibited for individuals | Never shipped |
| Perishable food | Restricted | Sealed, preserved food in personal quantities is accepted |
| Plants, soil and animals | Restricted | Permits from the relevant authorities |
| Drones | Restricted | Prior permit needed in Qatar |
โ ๏ธ Valuables and originals stay with you
Passports, childrenโs certificates, original contracts, gold, cash and small expensive devices travel in your hand luggage, not in the truck.
Insurance and tracking
Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the value you declare, covering damage and loss caused by transport; we recommend it for appliances, luxury furniture and expensive cars. Record the value of important pieces on the list, photograph them before packing, and inspect the shipment before signing.
Tracking is by shipment number on the Track Your Shipment page, or by WhatsApp with your trip coordinator. We notify you on departure, at Salwa, after Abu Samra and before delivery.
Delivery across Qatari cities
After Abu Samra the truck heads straight to Doha and on to the other cities. For furniture, delivery does not stop at unloading cartons; it includes assembling beds and wardrobes and arranging furniture in its rooms.
| City | Delivery note |
|---|---|
| Doha and West Bay | Towers need a service-lift booking and a move permit |
| The Pearl | Community entry permit and set moving hours |
| Lusail | Modern towers and communities; coordination with management in advance |
| Al Rayyan | Mostly villas and ground-floor homes; direct delivery |
| Al Wakrah and Mesaieed | South of Doha, closest to the road from Salwa |
| Umm Salal and Al Khor | North of Doha; time confirmed a day ahead |
| Al Shamal, Dukhan and Al Shahaniya | Trips by appointment |
๐ก Before the truck reaches your tower
Ask the building management for a move permit and a service-lift booking, check the permitted hours and send them to us in advance. We schedule the truck to arrive at the start of that window.
Booking with Alfaris
- Call or WhatsApp 0565967337 with the shipment type, pickup city and Qatari destination.
- Send photos of the furniture, a carton list or the car details.
- Receive the itemised written price and a proposed date.
- Send document copies and the recipientโs Qatari details, and grant the Fasah authorisation.
- Our crew arrives on time to dismantle, pack and load.
- Follow the shipment by its number as it crosses Salwa and Abu Samra.
- Receive it in Qatar with assembly and arranging, and sign after inspection.
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Road, sea or air to Qatar?
| Factor | Road | Sea | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | one to four days | 5โ10 days from Dammam | 24โ48 hours |
| From | SAR 13.5 per kg | SAR 2,550 per 20 ft container | SAR 29 per kg |
| Door to door | Yes | From the port or by extra arrangement | Yes |
| Furniture and cars | The best option | Commercial containers | Not suitable |
| Best for | Most shipments | Very heavy goods | Urgent, small items |
The short road between the two countries makes road freight the first choice for almost everything: a truck from the Eastern Province arrives in a day, while sea needs more days and more handling and only makes sense for heavy commercial containers.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
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Why Alfaris for shipping to Qatar?
Alfaris has been a known name in international shipping for many years, with regular trips to Qatar from the Eastern Province and Riyadh. What sets us apart is that the price you hear is the price you pay, and your shipment is followed by a coordinator you know by name from pickup to delivery.
Shipping to Qatar from your city
- Furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Qatar: from the capital to Doha in a day or two.
- Furniture shipping company from Dammam to Qatar: from Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran.
- Shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Qatar: the closest point to Qatar, with same-day arrival.
- Shipping company from Qassim to Qatar: from Buraidah, Unaizah and Ar Rass, with date shipping.
- Furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Qatar: the longest route, by road and air.
- For the UAE: road freight company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
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FAQ: shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar cost?
With Alfaris it starts from SAR 65 for a small parcel, SAR 135 for a carton up to 10 kg, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set or small apartment, SAR 3,190 for a three-room home, and SAR 1,090 for a car from the Eastern Province or SAR 1,650 from Riyadh.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar take?
Usually one day from Al-Ahsa and Dammam, 1โ2 days from Riyadh, 2โ3 days from Qassim and 3โ4 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
Which land border connects Saudi Arabia and Qatar?
Salwa on the Saudi side, facing Abu Samra in Qatar โ the only land crossing between the two countries.
What documents are needed to ship furniture to Qatar?
An ID or iqama copy, a numbered contents list, a Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent, and the recipientโs Qatari details with a copy of their Qatar ID or passport.
Is used furniture exempt from customs in Qatar?
Used furniture of someone moving to Qatar for residence or work for the first time is normally treated as exempt personal effects when its documents are complete; cars are excluded from this exemption.
Is there an age limit for cars imported to Qatar?
Yes โ a light vehicle imported for registration must be no more than five years from its date of manufacture, and a 5% duty on its assessed value is paid.
How much does car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar cost?
From SAR 1,090 from the Eastern Province and SAR 1,650 from Riyadh on a shared carrier, SAR 2,550 on a private flatbed and SAR 3,690 in an enclosed carrier.
Which is the cheapest shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Qatar?
The cheapest is the one that tells you everything its price includes before you book. Alfaris prices start below typical market rates and arrive itemised with packing, clearance and delivery.
Is there air freight to Qatar?
Yes, from SAR 29 per chargeable kg, arriving at Hamad International Airport in 24โ48 hours.
Is there sea freight to Qatar?
Yes, for commercial containers from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Hamad Port, from SAR 2,550 per 20 ft container in 5โ10 days.
Do you deliver to The Pearl and Lusail?
Yes, after arranging the move permit and service-lift booking with the building or community management.
What cannot be shipped to Qatar?
Flammables, weapons, narcotics, e-cigarettes, alcohol and pork products; perishable food, plants and drones are restricted.
