Document attestation by the destination country’s embassy becomes inevitable for moving to a foreign country for education, employment or business. Immigrating abroad is a complicated bureaucratic process requiring a lot of paperwork. Attestation of documents refers to the process of verification and legalisation of the said documents by the responsible authorities making them suitable for use overseas. Document attestation is a quintessential legal requirement for migration that has to be fulfilled by the candidates themselves.

In this case, the destination country is Qatar. It is one of the fastest-growing Middle Eastern economies that is slowly building up to compete with the top destinations in the world for job opportunities and business investments.

Candidates may have many different reasons to get various educational, personal and commercial documents attested. The following are some of the most important reasons to get Qatar Embassy Attestation in Thiruvananthapuram;

• Embassy attestation of documents is needed if you seek a resident visa to reside in the country permanently.
• You will need the attestation stamp on your documents if you are looking for an employment visa, student visa, family visa, etc.
• Candidates will require Qatar Embassy Attestation for admission to schools and colleges in the country.
• Commercial documents need to be attested to fulfil business opportunities abroad.

The documents requiring an attestation stamp can be divided into three groups - Educational, Personal and Commercial. A detailed breakdown of the three document categories is discussed below.

Educational Document

Educational document attestation is needed if the candidate is moving abroad for higher education. It includes documents such as;

• Degree Certificate
• Marksheets
• Diploma Certificate
• Post Graduate Certificate
• Doctoral Degree Certificate
• Transfer Certificate

Personal Documents

Personal documents may be needed if the candidate is looking for job opportunities, buying properties, trying to bring over the family, etc. It contains documents such as;

• Birth certificates,
• Marriage certificates,
• Police clearance certificates,
• Experience certificates,
• Affidavits

Commercial Documents

Required commonly in case of international business and trade. Some of the common commercial documents are as follows;

• Export Invoice
• Packaging list
• Certificate of Origin
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Physical Analysis Report
• Memorandum of Association/Article
• Company Letters

The steps involved in the process of document attestation by the Qatar Embassy depend on the category of the document. Following are the steps according

Educational Documents

• State HRD Attestation: The first step of educational document attestation entails the authentication of the documents by the HRD of the state in which the document was issued.
• MEA Attestation: The MEA then attests to the authenticity of the documents in question by stamping them with its seal.
• Qatar Embassy Attestation: In the final step of the process, the Qatar Embassy or consulate places its attestation stamp on the document making it suitable for use in Qatar.

For Educational Documents, Qatar does not accept private and open university degrees, and no part-time or distance education course certificates are attested. Only degrees in full-time courses from universities affiliated with UGC, AICTE and NAAC are acceptable.

Personal Documents

• State Home Department: Every personal document is forwarded to the Home Department for state-level verification. Following their verification the MEA receives the paperwork.
• MEA Attestation: Upon receiving the MEA authenticate the documents by stamping them with their attestation seal
• Qatar Embassy Attestation: In this stage, the document is submitted to the Qatar Embassy for the last approval seal.

Commercial Documents

• Chamber of Commerce: A registered Chamber of Commerce must be the first to authenticate commercial documents. This ensures the authenticity and legitimacy of the documents.
• MEA Apostille: The commercial documents are then sent to the MEA. Once verified, they stamp the document to legitimise it.
• Qatar Embassy Attestation: Once authenticated by the MEA, the documents are authenticated by the Qatar Embassy with their stamp, making the documents suitable for use in Qatar.

For any queries and doubts that you may have regarding the Qatar Embassy Attestation in Thiruvananthapuram, you can contact Superb Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

• You can visit our local branch office in Thiruvananthapuram and speak with our representatives.
• You can also mail your queries at tvm@seplgroup.com
• You can also call and Whatsapp us at 7736560004

For any further assistance, you can fill out the query form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of the Qatar Embassy Attestation in Thiruvananthapuram?

The cost depends on varying factors such as;

• the kind of document you want to get attested,
• The state in which it has been issued
• The destination country
• Embassy and service charges

Candidates are advised to contact Superb Enterprises for an exact quotation on the cost of embassy attestation in Thiruvananthapuram.

Can I submit photocopies of my certificates for attestation?

No, it is compulsory for the candidates to only submit original documents for attestation.

Why is Qatar embassy attestation necessary?

Qatar embassy attestation is necessary to validate the authenticity of foreign documents. It ensures that the documents meet the standards and requirements of the Qatari authorities for use within the country.