The Consular Branch of the Embassy of State of Qatar aims to provide a legal authentication of the Educational documents/ certificates issued by Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Countries for the use in the State Qatar.
Beneficiaries of this service:
Qatari Citizens, Citizens and residents of Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Countries.
Disclaimer: The Embassy of the State of Qatar and the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not responsible for the contents of documents. If information on an authenticated document is incorrect, the document will be considered null and void. Documents contrary to the laws and regulations of the State of Qatar will be refused.
Requirements of the process:
1. Original testamur/certificate/ final academic transcripts, must be authenticated by the Department /Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country.
2. A copy of the passport of the applicant.
3. Consent letter (Download here).
Completion letter should include:
a. Name of the person to whom the certificate/ testamur has been granted
b. Name of the degree/qualification.
c. Confirmation of the status of the institution ie governmental or private.
d. Confirmation of the mode of study – full-time or part-time and on-campus or online.
e. The campus where the study was undertaken.
f. The campus where examinations were held.
g. The duration of the education program.
h. The actual time taken by the person to complete the study and obtain the degree/qualification, including the start date and the end date of the study.
Note: This letter must be authenticated by the Department/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Country.
*Any qualification completed through online study, distance study or external study will not be authenticated.
General instructions:
- The processing time for document authentication is five (5) working days.
- Documents must be authenticated bearing the seal and signature of the Department or Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the country.
- Applicant should provide name, Full address and mobile phone number.
- If more than one document requires authentication, the documents can be processed as individual document or as a set of documents, however, the rate of payment for individual documents applies to each document in the set. (please see the Schedule of Fees).
- Incomplete documents will be returned without authentication.
- Include a self-addressed pre-paid registered or express mail for the return of the document/s.
- Payment is in Australian Dollars to be made out to The Embassy of State of Qatar by bank draft or Money Order.
- Ensure the correct amount of fees is made, as over- payment of less $100 will not be refunded.
DOCUMENT DELIVERY, RETURN, COLLECTION
Documents can be delivered and returned in person, via courier or via mail. Please note Consular Branch Opening Hours for in-person and courier delivery or collection is 11:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
By Post: Consular Branch Embassy of the State of Qatar PO Box 664 Woden ACT 2606 AUSTRALIA
For the return of documents by courier: The client must provide a copy of the airway bill.
Schedule of Fees
Educational Documents attestation | Fees in AUD |
Academic certificates | $50 |
Other certificates | $50 |
** Fees for attestation of any document which is not listed above shall be $50 (AUD).