All documents require certification by an FCDO-registered solicitor and apostille by the UK FCDO.
While educational certificates need additional documentation, commercial documents may incur extra fees and extra processing depending on their nature.
The Embassy of the State of Qatar does not accept documents that have been certified or notarised and apostilled together as a bundle.
Documents not accepted:
Letters of recommendation or commendations from training institutions not registered with the UK government.
Educational documents:
Educational certificates must be accompanied by the degree/diploma, its transcript, and a cover letter from the institution confirming the qualification’s authenticity, mode of study (full/part-time, distance/proximate), location of study and exams, awarded title, course duration, and exact study dates.
The following do not require a transcript or cover letter:
- College certificates or diplomas;
- Further Education certificates including A-Level, BTECH, NVQ, HNC, HND, Level 1-3;
- Secondary Education certificates include GCSE;
- Primary School certificates.
Please note that certificates obtained through distance or online learning programmes will not be accepted for legalisation, as per the regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Doha.
Commercial documents:
Commercial documents like certificates of origin, invoices, packing lists, etc., must be attested by the London and Arab-British Chambers of Commerce before submission to the Embassy.
Some commercial documents, including invoices, Probates, Powers of Attorney, certificates of origin, or any document mentioning a monetary amount, may incur an ad valorem fee (a fee based on the document’s value).
These documents must be accompanied by a Commercial Invoice.
If submitting multiple invoices, ensure they share the same date and specify the number of bills.
We will inform you in advance if any extra charges arise during the certification process.
Foreign documents:
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in London accepts foreign documents originating from:
- Norway
- Iceland
- Jersey
- Guernsey
- Isle of Man
- Channel Islands
- The Republic of Ireland
- and British Overseas Territories
These must be verified by their respective country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs before submission to the Embassy for further processing.
Documents from British Overseas Territories require a two-step apostille process:
- first in their region of origin
- then by the UK FCDO before they can be submitted to the Embassy.
Documents from Crown Dependencies only need an apostille from their region of origin before submission to the Embassy.
Additional attestation in Qatar (if applicable):
After receiving the Qatar Embassy’s attestation in London, your documents may require an additional step:
- Verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Qatar.
This involves sending your documents to Qatar, where the MOFA will confirm their authenticity and provide the final stamp of approval.
Remember: The exact requirements and steps for document attestation can differ, so it’s always a good idea to double-check.
Translation from English into Arabic
While the Embassy of the State of Qatar in London doesn’t have a blanket requirement for translation, it’s crucial to confirm with the specific Qatari authority (employer, immigration office, etc.) whether they require your English documents to be translated into Arabic.
Some entities may accept English documents, while others may mandate an official Arabic translation. It’s always recommended to check with the requesting authority to ensure your documents comply with their specific requirements.
Included in our Qatar embassy attestation service:
All processing times are estimates. Embassies change prices, procedures, and opening hours without notice.
Qatar has different public holidays than the UK, which means different operating and opening hours for the embassy and consulate in London.
