Destination: Qatar
Qatar Embassy Attestation
Qatar is not a party to the Apostille Convention. Indian documents need state authentication, MEA attestation and Qatar Embassy attestation, and are then usually attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.
Qatar at a glance
- Hague member
- No
- Route
- Embassy attestation
- Stages
- 4 stages
Process
Attestation process for Qatar
- 1
Notary / state authentication
The State Home Department (personal), State Education Department (educational) or a Chamber of Commerce (commercial) authenticates the document.
- 2
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs attests the document.
- 3
Embassy of Qatar attestation
The Embassy of Qatar in India legalises the document.
- 4
MoFA Qatar
Final attestation by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs after arrival, where the receiving authority requires it.
Good to know
- Degree certificates for work visas are the most common request, and some employers also ask for mark sheets.
- Commercial documents may need an Arabic translation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Qatar accept the apostille?
No. Qatar is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so embassy attestation is needed.
Nearby destinations
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