Welcome to Embassy of India Doha, Qatar (2024)

FAQs

How can I get Indian Embassy attestation in Qatar? ›

A: The procedure for attestation/apostille of various documents have been clearly defined step by step, at this link:http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm. For any further query, the Officer(s) concerned can be reached at +91-11-49018403 or +91-11-49018404.

Persons without Qatari Residence Permit cannot apply Business Visa from Qatar. If period of residence in Qatar is less than 2 years, visa processing may take upto 4 to 5 working days. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application).

An application for a new passport can be made within one year from date of expiry of the old passport. Please fill up the online application form in the following URL: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/. and select the Indian Mission as Qatar-Doha and select the service desired as Re-issue Passport.

normally the passport is made after 5 days. Visit embassy on that date between 09:00 AM and 12:00 PM. working day.

This process will take will take 10 to 12 working Days. Attestation once done all Certificates are valid lifelong.

They can get a visa waiver upon their arrival in the country, which is valid for a period of 180 days from the date of issue. It is applicable for both single and multiple trips. Indian tourists will require a Qatar visa for India if they are planning to stay in the country for longer than 30 days.

For Indian citizens can obtain a free visa on arrival in Qatar for a maximum stay of 30 days or according to hotel reservation and under the following conditions: valid passport for at least six months. confirmed return tickets.

Qatar Visa Guide. Visa Requirements: Visa required. Visa Issuance: Nationals of India with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

No, you can't travel back to your country on an expired passport if your passport expires while you're away. In fact, if your passport is due to expire before the return flight to your country, you won't be allowed to enter the country that you're visiting in the first place.

Is it possible to renew the Indian passport outside India? ›

Yes. Indian passports can be renewed abroad by contacting the respective Indian consulate in your country of residence.

NRIs can apply for Indian passport renewals from any of the Missions of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India if they reside within the jurisdiction of the respective Missions.

Qatar Visa: Apply for Qatar Tourist Visa @ Rs. 8,999 for Indian Tourists | Akbar Travels.

Submit the form along with duly filled in Annexure Dform, Two photographs of size 2X2 inch in white background, Old Passport Copy, Copy of Qatar ID, Copies of Passports & Qatar IDs of both Parents, Original passports of the parents for verification.

If you were advised on the day of your interview that your application is successful, you should allow approximately 7 to 10 working days for your application to be processed. If additional information or documentation was required in your case, you must allow additional time.

Personal, education, and medical documents attestation fee is around QAR 100. In contrast, the cost for commercial documents is QAR 150. MOFA attestation charges for each type of certificate and document is listed on the MOFA Consular Services website.

QATAR ATTESTATION

For Non-Educational Document/Birth/Marriage certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate ₹2,400* per certificate/document. For commercial Document/Agreement/Power of Attorney/Certificate of Origin certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate Starting from ₹5500* per certificate/document.

Procedure for Commercial Documents

After verifying, CoC issues a stamp on your documents as proof of authentication. After the verification from the CoC, you need to get authentication from the central government to go for the further process which will be performed by the embassy.

Attestation by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. (Address: Ground Floor, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi). The certificate/documents for attestation should be submitted to the Embassy/Consulate along with a photocopy of the certificate/document and a copy of his/her passport.

What is the cost of certificate attestation in Indian embassy? ›

For Non-Educational Document/Birth/Marriage certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate ₹3,200* per certificate/document. For commercial Document/Agreement/Power of Attorney/Certificate of Origin certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate Starting from ₹40,000* per certificate/document.

A visa is required for US citizens to travel to Qatar. US citizens must also hold a valid passport, and it is advisable that the passport have a minimum of six months remaining validity after the date the traveler plans to depart Qatar. Tourist visas to Qatar are typically valid for thirty days.

The airport has been accepting payments in rupees since July 1, 2019, and the currency is accepted at all points of sales in Terminal 1, 2, 3 of Dubai International.

Visa on arrival

Nationals of eligible countries do not require any prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival to Qatar, by presenting a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

Due to the current travel restrictions, Indians are not allowed to enter the USA. But many have been using a convenient loophole - travelling via a transit halt instead of flying to the US directly. The destination that has emerged as a transit point in recent days is Qatar's capital, Doha.

Qatar E-visa fee is 100 QAR (about 27 USD) for all nationals.

Can you leave Doha Airport during a layover? Yes, you can. If I was to do it again it'd probably seem pretty easy, but as this was my first stopover, ever, we wasted a lot of time. Please read the guide above to learn from my mistakes!

Yes, Indian citizens do need a visa to visit Dubai.

If you are not planning to exit the airport during your transit duration, you are not required to obtain a transit visa. Effective December 23, the Visa on Arrival is reinstated to replace the Hayya card requirements.

In Qatar you may pay your Visa Fee in person at any branch of Commercial Bank of Qatar. You must first register on the applicant site and choose the Schedule Your Appointment option to access the payment option details.

Can I travel to India with Indian passport expiring in 3 months? ›

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your travel in the destination country, however, the recommended passport validity period is 180 days beyond the date of your arrival to India.

For any international travel Passport Must by valid for minimum 6 months, so you can not travel on this passport.

Passport validity requirements

To avoid problems at immigration, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into India. Your passport must also: be machine-readable. have 2 blank pages for your visa.

Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and get obtain Police complaint Report. After this, apply for re-issue of passport under lost category through VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

Police Verification (PV) will not occur if you have submitted the passport renewal application from the US before or within three years after the expiry of your old passport. However, it is required if: The passport application is submitted three years after the expiry of your old passport.

In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.

What happens if my Indian passport expires in the U.S.? If your Indian passport expires in the U.S., you have to immediately apply for a passport renewal with VFS Global.

Keep in mind if you already have a valid visa and your passport expires within six months, you can still enter India as long as your passport remains valid when you arrive in India. The six-month rule applies to visa applications. That is why you need to ensure that you use a valid passport for your visa application.

Proof of Residence in the US

You can submit the following notarized copies as proof of residence: Notarized photocopy of the residential proof of the applicant such as Home Mortgage Bill, Utility bills, State ID, Driver's License, or Rental Lease Agreement.

The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitles the holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, or multiple entries during the 30-day validity. It may be extended for a further 30 days. See the Government of Qatar's website for visa information.

How much money is needed to go to Qatar from India? ›

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Qatar visa processing time for Indians is typically 5-7 working days, but it may vary depending on the type of visa applied for. Depending on their purpose of visit, Indians can choose from different types of Qatar visas such as tourist visa, business visa, medical visa and student visa.

QR 546.00 (For TATKAL Service Charges) + QR 183.00 (For Re-issue of Passport). QR 546.00 (For TATKAL Service Charges) + QR 183.00 (For Re-issue of Passport). Note: For children having crossed 15 years of age, a 10 year validity passport may also be applied for.

Do I have to send my old Indian passport when renewing? To renew your Indian passport in the U.S., citizens have to send your old (only the recent one) Indian passport. But it will be returned to you, and any stamped visa on it will still be valid.

When your visa is approved, the interviewing officer will still need to keep your passport and documents for a period of time in order to complete administrative processing. You will be able to obtain your passport with your visa packet once the packet is ready for pickup.

As per the Passport Act, it is mandatory for all Indian passport holders to surrender their last Indian passport to the Consulate immediately after acquisition of foreign nationality. It is an offense under the Citizenship Act and the Passports Act for foreign nationals to hold Indian passports.

If everything is found fit by them, the passport is printed and sent to the Embassy.

Apply for bonafide letter/certificate to your college / University as applicable. Once you obtain the same then submit your bonafide letter along with the Xerox copy of original attested certificate (front + back) for Embassy attestation (no need to submit the original degree certificate document again).

Personal, education, and medical documents attestation fee is around QAR 100. In contrast, the cost for commercial documents is QAR 150.

How much is Indian Embassy attestation fee in Qatar? ›

The government entities in the State of Qatar shall be deemed competent to authenticate the documents they issue and the (certified) copies of such documents.

After submitting all the necessary documents, the attestation agent will send them to the concerned country, and that usually takes about two days. Once all the documents reach the issuing nation, they are taken through a successive chain of processes – Notary, Home Affairs, and Embassy Attestation.

To obtain an attestation, you must complete the Application for an Attestation form available in the Forms and publications section. For information on the processing time for an application and the cost to obtain an attestation, see Fees and Processing Time section.

Certify your document at the clerk of court then the secretary of state. Using a notary commissioned by the state? Certify your document at the secretary of state.

You do not have to renew your notarization as long as the traditional or online notary is still running with a valid commission by the US government. The notarization of your document does not expire as long as the date on the notarization seal at the time of attestation is valid.

What is normal attestation fee? ›

Attestation fee for each Original document is Rs. 1000/- and for each Photocopy is Rs. 700/-. Photocopies of degrees and transcripts can only be attested if original documents are already attested by HEC.