MOFA Attestation in Qatar
Attest documents in your home country, then through the Qatar Embassy, and finally through MOFA Qatar - skip a step and the chain breaks.
Last verified: 2026-06
Overview
Document attestation in Qatar is required for marriage certificates, birth certificates, educational degrees, and corporate documents used to obtain visas, family sponsorship, or skilled employment. The process always follows a chain: notary or relevant ministry in the country of origin, then the Qatari Embassy, then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Qatar.
MOFA Qatar attestation is the final stamp and can be booked online through the MOFA e-services portal. Educational certificates additionally require evaluation by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for skilled labour and family visa purposes.
Documents required
- Original document with country-of-origin attestations
- Qatar Embassy stamp from the country of origin
- Translation to Arabic by an approved translator
- Applicant ID (QID or passport)
Eligibility
- Document is genuine and properly issued in origin country
- All prior chain stamps are complete before MOFA submission
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MOFA attestation per document | 50-200 QAR | Varies by document type; confirm current amount on the MOFA Qatar portal. |
| Approved Arabic translation | 75-150 QAR | Per page, by an MOJ-approved legal translator. |
| Embassy attestation (origin country) | Varies QAR | Set by each Qatari embassy; pay in local currency. |
Step by step
- 1
Attest in country of origin
Get the original document attested by the relevant authority (e.g., HRD/MEA for India, FCDO for the UK), then by the Qatar Embassy in that country.
2-6 weeks · center
- 2
Translate into Arabic
Have the document translated by a Ministry of Justice approved legal translator in Qatar.
2-5 days · center
- 3
Book MOFA appointment
Book an attestation appointment through the MOFA Qatar e-services portal.
1-3 days · online
- 4
Submit at MOFA
Visit the MOFA service centre with the original, translation, embassy stamp, and payment.
Same day · center
- 5
Educational evaluation (if required)
For degrees, complete equivalency through the Ministry of Education and Higher Education portal.
1-4 weeks · online
Processing time: End-to-end attestation typically takes 3-8 weeks depending on the country of origin.
Where to do it online
- MOI Qatar
Visa and family applications that require attested documents
Most MOFA-licensed typing centres offer end-to-end attestation services including translation and submission.
Common pitfalls
- Skipping the home-country embassy step - MOFA will reject the document
- Using a non-MOJ-approved translator
- Submitting laminated certificates - MOFA may refuse to attest them
- Forgetting equivalency for degrees when applying for skilled visas
FAQs
Standard documents cost between QAR 50 and QAR 200 per stamp at MOFA, plus translation and embassy fees. Confirm the current amount on the MOFA Qatar portal.
Yes. Marriage certificates must be attested in the country of origin, by the Qatari Embassy there, and by MOFA Qatar after arrival.
Some categories allow e-attestation, but most originals must be presented physically at the MOFA service centre.
Yes for skilled professions and family visas. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education issues equivalency certificates after MOFA attestation.
Skip the hassle
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