Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates — Qatar
Qatar acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK apostille is now generally accepted by Qatari authorities without further legalisation. Where an authority still requests it, we can arrange attestation through the Qatari Embassy in London.
Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates for use in Qatar
UK birth, marriage and death certificates must normally be original or certified copies issued by the relevant register office before they can be apostilled for use in Qatar. Photocopies are not usually accepted unless the authority in Qatar specifically allows a solicitor-certified copy.
Embassy of the State of Qatar, London — Legalisation Department
1 South Audley Street, London W1K 1NB
Document Legalisation
The consular departments are not open for in-person enquiries or document drop-offs; documents are submitted by post to the Legalisation Department and each must be certified by a solicitor and apostilled individually.
Embassy legalisation fees
How it works
- Solicitor certification of your document, where required
- Apostille legalisation through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- Qatari Embassy attestation in London, where the receiving authority still requires it
Fees
Note: These fees would be in addition to the fees Embassies and Consulates charge for processing and legalising documents. Every Embassy has their own fee structure depending on whether documents are commercial or personal. The exact costs can be confirmed if required.
Since the Convention took effect for Qatar, an apostille is usually sufficient. If you're unsure whether your receiving authority still needs embassy attestation, confirm with them first and we'll arrange exactly what's required.
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