Authentication and Visa Services
Qatar embassy authentication and visa services
Requirement of the Authentication of Documents
All authentication documents must be attached with two sets of colored photocopies (A4-size paper)
It is important to note that the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Manila only authenticates documents that are duly authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and have a 1-year validity from the date of issuance. Documents authenticated by other embassies are also accepted.
The Embassy will collect an authentication fee per certificate or document (example: CHED CAV Certificate, transcript of records and diploma, certificate from school stating regular students, summary of related learning, five (5) certificates or documents).
W Express is required to receive only a visa and authentication.
W Express is required to receive all Gratis documents, such as death certificates, conversion to Islam certificates, DFA (diplomatic and official passports and Government visas if the applicants are outside Metro Manila with a free service charge.
Commercial applicants MUST file directly with the Embassy (required personal appearance in the Embassy).
Download the Qatar Embassy documents processing checklist here
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Qatar Embassy Authentication Fees
Type of Document for Authentication
Embassy Fee
Embassy Fee
Authentication Fee
Birth Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Certificate of No Marriage
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Affidavit of Loss
Php 1,750
Php472.50
Php 2,222.50
Affidavit of Support Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
LTO Certificate
Php1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Bureau of Immigration Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Mortgage Agreement Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Contract of Lease Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Property of Held Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Marriage Certificate
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
School Documents (CAV/Transcript of Records/ Diploma) – considered as one document
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Note: The above rate is inclusive of Insurance of Php5,000 and VAT Plus SSA charge for Scheduled Serviceable Area delivery, if applicable.
Qatar Embassy Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Embassy Fee
Service Fee
Total
Tourist Visa
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Family Personal Visa
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Business Visa
Php 1,750
Php472.50
Php 2,222.50
Family Resident/ Yearly Visas
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Seaman Visa/ Transit
Php1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Return Permit
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
DFA (Diplomatic, Official, and Government Visa)
Php 1,750
Php 472.50
Php 2,222.50
Note: The above rate is inclusive of Insurance of Php5,000 and VAT Plus SSA charge for Scheduled Serviceable Area delivery, if applicable.
For any other documents not indicated in the table, W Express to call the Qatar Embassy to inquire about the fee.
VISA STICKER APPLICATION (QATAR)
A. FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS:
Requirements for the Issuance of a Visa Sticker for Individuals:
Working Visa
- Working Visa
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- Medical certificate issued by the Embassy’s accredited clinics.
- NBI clearance (for travel abroad) is authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. (2 sets of photocopies, A4 size)
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
Personal/ Official/ or Government Visa:
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
Resident / Family Resident/ Family Yearly Visas:
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
- Letter of Invitation from the Sponsor or copy of affidavit of support for a tourist visa (original, scanned, or photocopy).
Business / Tourist Visa:
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
- Letter of Invitation from the Sponsor or copy of affidavit of support for a tourist visa (original, scanned, or photocopy).
Seaman / Transit Visa:
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
- Valid Seaman’s book
Return Permit /Balik Manggagawa:
- Return Permit
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
- Medical certificate issued by the Embassy’s accredited clinics.
i. If the applicant stayed more than three (3) months in the Philippines
ii. Children ages 11 and below are exempt from medical requirements.
B. FOR AGENCY APPLICATION
All agencies must file only working visas.
Working Visa
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- A medical certificate issued by the Embassy’s accredited clinics only indicates the name of the agency; refer to Appendix (c).
- NBI clearance (for travel abroad) is authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. (2 sets of photocopies, A4 size)
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
Personal/ Official/ or Government Visa:
- Visa notice (original, scanned, email, or photocopy)
- Valid original passport for more than 6 months
- 2-pcs. 2×2-sized pictures with a white background. The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus; it must also show both edges of the face clearly, and the photo must show a full front view of the face and shoulders.
C. QATAR POLICE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Qatar Police Clearance
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Letter of request for police clearance, addressed to the Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Manila.
EMBASSY OF THE STATE OF QATAR
His Excellency Ahmed Saad N.A Al-Homidi
Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Manila
No. 32 McKinley Road, North Forbes Park,
Makati City 1219 - The letter should state the following to secure police clearance:
- Purpose of securing police clearance
- Entry and exit dates in Qatar
- Details of a stay or work in Qatar
- Contact details of the former sponsors or employers
- Country requiring police clearance
- Address and contact details of the applicant
- Signature of the applicant
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NBI Sundry card authenticated by DFA.
- 2 sets of photocopies of A4-size bond paper per page
- No back-to-back photocopies
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Photocopies of the passport and its pertinent pages in connection to the applicant’s stay and travel in Qatar, including stamps of entry and exit dates from Qatar.
- Departure stamps from the Philippines
- Arrival stamps in Qatar
- Departure stamps from Qatar
- Arrival stamps in the Philippines
- For a lost passport, please submit an affidavit of loss and a Bureau of Immigration Certificate; the DFA must authenticate both.
- Fees: US$31.00 CASH (filing fee to be sent to Doha)
- Police Clearance Certificate Fee: PHP 1,750.00
- 5 pcs. 2×2 pictures on a white background
- Photocopy of Qatar I.D. (QID), if any, or Residency Sticker (IQAMA)
NOTE:
- Please note that the process of police clearance takes 2 to 3 months.
- W Express shall collect all Qatar fees upon submission of Qatar Police Clearance requirements.