Apostille UK Documents for Qatar
Fast, reliable apostille services for UK documents to be used in Qatar. We handle the FCDO apostille and also assist with the further Qatari Embassy attestation that is needed.
Why Apostille Documents for Qatar
If you need to use a UK document in Qatar for employment, residency, education or business, it will need to go through the full UK legalisation process starting with an FCDO apostille. UK degree certificates, degree transcripts and university letters, birth certificates and other academic documents are the most commonly apostilled UK documents for Qatar, particularly for work permits in regulated professions (medicine, engineering, healthcare, education).
Qatar is not currently treated as a Hague Apostille destination for UK documents. The FCDO apostille is the standard first step in the legalisation process, but the document will then also need attestation at the Qatar Embassy in London.
Top 5 Most Common Documents for Qatar
These are the most frequently apostilled UK documents for use in Qatar.
| Document type | Important notes | Attestation fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Certificate UK university degree certificate | Cannot be legalised on its own for Qatar. Must be submitted alongside the transcript and a confirmation letter from the issuing UK university or college. Solicitor-certified before apostille. | £179.00 | Order attestation |
| Degree Transcript Official transcript of academic results from a UK university | Required alongside the degree certificate for Qatar Embassy attestation. Must be issued by your UK university and solicitor-certified before apostille. | £179.00 | Order attestation |
| Degree Letter Confirmation letter from a UK university | Confirmation letter from the issuing UK university or college. Required as the third document in the Qatar degree-attestation chain (see Important Information below for the points the letter must cover). | £179.00 | Order attestation |
| Birth Certificate Full UK birth certificate | Needed for family residency visas to add spouse or children as dependants, and for school enrolment in Qatar. Long-form GRO certificate required. | £167.00 | Order attestation |
| Academic Document (Diploma or other) Diploma, professional qualification or other academic certificate | Postgraduate diplomas, professional qualifications and equivalency-relevant certificates needed for Qatari employment and licensing. See the academic-document table for how many attestations each type needs. | £179.00 | Order attestation |
Important Information for Qatar
The Apostille Process for Qatar
A simple 5-step process to get your documents apostilled for use in Qatar.
Step 1
Place your order
Choose your document type and delivery speed, then post your documents to us.
Step 2
We check & prepare
We review your documents and ensure everything is in order before submission.
Step 3
FCDO apostille
We submit your documents to the FCDO in person and obtain the official apostille certificate.
Step 4
Non-Hague countries
Embassy attestation
We submit your apostilled documents to the relevant embassy for their official attestation stamps.
Step 5
Return delivery
Your documents are returned via your chosen delivery method. Tracked options available.
Hague Convention countries: The apostille (step 3) is the final legalisation step — no embassy visit required.
Non-Hague countries: After the FCDO apostille, documents also require embassy attestation (step 4) before they are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar Attestation Prices – Personal Documents
Fast attestation service in 10-15 working days!
