Work and family residence in Qatar depend on attested degrees and civil documents.
Qatar is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents travelling in either direction go through the full consular legalisation chain.
Palestinian documents for use in Qatar
- Issuing authority or notaryCertified copy, or the stamp of the relevant ministry (education, justice, interior).
- Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAuthentication of the previous signature.
- Embassy or representative office of QatarLegalisation by the mission of Qatar accredited for Palestine.
- Certified translationInto the language required by the receiving authority, before or after legalisation as required.
Documents from Qatar for use in Palestine
- Authentication in QatarBy the competent authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
- Palestinian embassy in QatarConsular legalisation.
- Certified Arabic translationPrepared in Palestine for ministries, courts and banks.
Translation
Documents issued in Arabic usually do not need translation for Qatar. Documents in English or other languages need a certified Arabic translation.
Embassy requirements and fees change frequently. We confirm the current procedure for your specific document before you pay.
Related services
- Embassy & consular legalisationFull legalisation chain for Palestinian documents used abroad and foreign documents used in Palestine.
- Ministry authentication (MOFA)Authentication at the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and line ministries.
- Certified translationSigned and stamped translations accepted by embassies, ministries, universities and courts.
- Power of attorneyDrafting, translation, notarisation and legalisation of powers of attorney for use in Palestine or abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Does Qatar accept an apostille on Palestinian documents?
No. Palestinian documents cannot receive an apostille because Palestine is not a party to the Convention. They are authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and legalised by the mission of Qatar.
How long does legalisation for Qatar take?
It depends on the document and on the current workload and appointment system of the Qatar mission. We give you a realistic estimate with the quote and keep you informed at each step.
Can you do everything without me being present?
In most cases, yes. Where a mission requires the applicant's presence or a power of attorney, we tell you in advance.