Attest university degree certificates for submission to Qatar
Degree certificates and academic diplomas required for submission to authorities in Qatar or in support of Qatari visa applications should be legalized in the country where the university that issued the degree is based. Diplomas are generally legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then attested at the local Qatari embassy or consulate.
Attesting a degree certificate for submission in Qatar or to support a Qatar visa or work permit application can be a complex process - it is important to check the specific requirements of the Qatari embassy. Please contact us for assistance.
In most cases, academic attestation applications to the Qatar embassy must include the following documents all legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country and, where applicable, translated into English or Arabic:
1. Original Diploma
2. Academic Transcripts listing all the modules or subjects studied in each year, their value and the grades achieved.
3. Confirmation letter from the university stating the location of studies, start and end date of studies, whether studies were full or part-time and whether studies were based on distance or on-site learning.
In most cases, Qatar embassies will not attest degrees based on distance or online learning.
Attest University degrees and other qualifications
We legalize documents issued in all major countries for use in Qatar
United Kingdom
UK degrees required for Qatari visa applications must be attested by the embassy of Qatar in London. For each degree, the embassy requires the diploma, the transcripts and a confirmation cover letter from the university. Each of these 3 documents must be individually legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before submitting to the embassy for final attestation.
The Embassy of the State of Qatar does not recognise any educational certificate or document obtained via distance learning or online learning, with the exception of post-graduate MSC and PhD degrees.
UK Academic CertificatesHong Kong
Hong Kong university degrees can be legalized for use in Qatar at the Qatari consulate in Hong Kong. To attest a Hong Kong degree, the consulate requires the diploma (original or copy) and transcripts (original only). Both documents must be notarized and legalized by the High Court.
The Consulate does not accept degrees conducted online.
Hong Kong university diplomasCanada
Canadian degree certificates required for submission to the authorities of Qatar or in support of Qatari visa and residency applications must be legalized by Canada Global Affairs and then attested by the Qatari embassy in Ottawa. For employment purposes, the embassy requires the original diploma and original transcripts, both legalized. A second copy of the transcripts must be sent to the embassy directly by the Registrar’s Office of the university, together with a completed "True Copy Certificate" form.
Degree certificates from Ireland must be legalized by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of Qatar in London.
Degree certificates from Denmark must be legalized by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of Qatar in The Hague, Netherlands.
Degree certificates from British Overseas Territories including degrees issued by universities in Cayman Islands, Bermuda. British Virgin Islands must be authenticated with an apostille from the Government of the Territory concerned and then with a second apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) before being submitted for attestation by the Qatari embassy in London.
Degree certificates from Iceland must be legalized by the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of Qatar in London.
It is important to ensure that the correct supporting documents are provided and properly attested before submission to the embassy (in some countries, additional prior certifications may be required, e.g. from the Ministry of Education). Where applicable, translations to English or Arabic must be professionally certified and legalized.
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