Degree certificate attestation
Degrees, diplomas and master’s certificates for work visas, professional licensing and equivalency.
Includes: degree, diploma, master’s, transcripts, school certificates
Learn more →Attestation for Qatar: home country → Qatar embassy → MOFA
Document attestation services in Doha
Document & Certificate Attestation in Qatar, from your home country to MOFA
Degree, marriage, birth, police clearance and company documents attested for work visas, family residence, equivalency and business registration. We handle each step in the right order, and add certified Arabic translation when it is needed.
- Educational, personal & commercial
- Embassy & MOFA
- Certified translation available
- Full cost upfront
Government ApprovedAuthorized by Qatar authorities
100+ CountriesGlobal document processing
Certified AgentsProfessional attestation service
Fast ProcessingQuick and reliable turnaround
Free document check
Not sure what your document needs?
Send your details using the form above or on WhatsApp, and we reply with the remaining steps, the cost and the timeline, usually within 30 minutes during office hours.
- 1Tell us about your documentDocument type, issuing country and what you need it for.
- 2We check what is missingWe tell you which attestation stages are already done and which remain.
- 3You get a clear planSteps, timeline and the full cost including government fees.
Your document’s journey to Qatar
The usual attestation order for documents issued abroad
- Home country verificationNotary, issuing authority or state department
- Foreign ministryAuthentication in the issuing country
- Qatar embassyAttestation by Qatar’s mission abroad
- MOFA QatarFinal attestation in Doha, ready to use
We check which stages your document already has, so nothing is repeated.
Certificate attestation in Qatar
Why your documents need attestation
Qatari ministries, employers and universities accept foreign documents only when every required attestation stamp is in place.
Attestation confirms that a document and every stamp on it are genuine, stage by stage, until the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Qatar adds the final attestation. Each stage depends on the one before it, so a degree that skipped its state-level verification, or a marriage certificate missing the embassy stamp, will be returned.
We handle every stage for you, from the issuing country and the Qatar embassy to MOFA in Doha, so you never have to visit an office or chase a missing stamp yourself.
Check your document on WhatsAppSend a photo, we tell you what is left
- Work visa & employmentDegree, diploma and experience certificates for your employer and work permit.
- Family residenceMarriage and birth certificates to sponsor your spouse and children.
- Equivalency & licensingDegrees and transcripts for education ministry equivalency and professional licences.
- Company registrationForeign company documents for setting up a company, branch or bank account.
Our attestation services
Document attestation services in Qatar
Educational, personal and commercial documents, attested for use in Qatar.
Marriage certificate attestation
Needed to sponsor your spouse for family residence in Qatar.
Includes: marriage certificates and contracts
Learn more →Birth certificate attestation
For children’s residence permits, school admission and family visas.
Includes: birth certificates
Learn more →Experience certificate attestation
Experience and employment letters requested by employers and licensing bodies.
Includes: experience letters, salary certificates, bonafide letters
Police clearance (PCC) attestation
Police clearance certificates for employment and residence applications.
Includes: PCC from your home country or Qatar
Company document attestation
Foreign company documents for company formation, branches and bank accounts in Qatar.
Includes: articles of association, certificate of incorporation, board resolutions, POA
Learn more →Divorce & death certificates
Civil status documents for legal, inheritance and residence matters.
Includes: divorce decrees, death certificates
Embassy attestation
Attestation by the Qatar embassy in the issuing country, after home-country authentication.
Includes: educational, personal and commercial documents
MOFA attestation
Final attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.
Includes: all document types once earlier stages are complete
Learn more →Certified translation
Certified Arabic translation after attestation, by our sister company TrustLink Translation.
Includes: trustlinktranslation.com
Documents we attest
Which documents can be attested?
Choose a category to see the documents we handle most often.
Educational documents we attest
- Degree certificates
- Diploma certificates
- Master’s and PhD certificates
- Transcripts and mark sheets
- School leaving certificates
- Engineering certificates
Good to know
Degrees often need state or education-department verification in the issuing country before the foreign ministry step.
Personal & civil documents we attest
- Marriage certificates
- Birth certificates
- Divorce certificates
- Death certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical certificates
Good to know
Use the exact passport spelling of names; mismatches are a common reason for rejection.
Commercial documents we attest
- Articles of association
- Certificate of incorporation
- Board resolutions
- Power of attorney
- Commercial registration
- Company agreements
Good to know
Company documents are usually needed for company formation, branch registration and bank accounts.
Employment documents we attest
- Experience certificates
- Salary certificates
- Bonafide letters
- Employment contracts
- No-objection letters
- Professional licences
Good to know
Experience letters are often requested with degrees for professional licensing.
Send your document for a quoteA clear photo is enough to start
The attestation process
How document attestation works for Qatar
For documents issued outside Qatar, attestation usually follows this order. Exact steps depend on the country and the document.
Notary or issuing authority
The document is verified where it was issued, plus state or regional verification where the country requires it.
Issuing country’s foreign ministry
The foreign ministry, or its authorised agency, authenticates the earlier seals and signatures.
Qatar embassy in that country
Qatar’s embassy or mission attests the document so it can be recognised in Qatar.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar
MOFA adds the final attestation. The document is then ready for the ministry, employer or university.
Example
Attesting an Indian document for Qatar
- State education department (educational documents) or state home / general administration department (personal documents)
- Ministry of External Affairs, India
- Embassy of Qatar in New Delhi
- MOFA in Doha
Add a certified Arabic translation if the receiving office asks for one. Full guide to Indian document attestation →
How we work
Your attestation in four steps
Send your document
Share a photo on WhatsApp or through the form, with the issuing country and what it is for.
Get your plan and quote
We tell you which stages are done, which remain, the timeline and the full cost.
We handle the stages
Home-country, embassy and MOFA attestation completed in order, with updates as each finishes.
Collect your documents
Receive your attested originals, plus a certified Arabic translation if needed.
MOFA attestation in Qatar
How MOFA e-attestation works
MOFA offers three routes through its e-services. Here is what each involves, based on MOFA’s published service information.
Issued in Qatar
Attestation via Qatar Post
Usually 3–4 working days- Sign in with the National Authentication System (Tawtheeq)
- Request reviewed within one working day
- Pay online by Visa or Mastercard
- Qatar Post collects and returns the originals (QAR 40 Qatar Post fee)
Issued in Qatar
Electronic attestation
No paper handover- For good conduct certificates and government-school academic certificates
- Document retrieved by its unique number
- Attested document saved to your account and emailed
- Cannot be cancelled or refunded after payment
Issued abroad
Attestation completion service
Embassy, then MOFA- For foreign documents that still need embassy attestation
- Apply and pay online
- Documents collected by courier, attested at the embassy and by MOFA Consular Affairs
- Returned to you by courier
What MOFA accepts
Fees, routes and processing times are set by MOFA and can change. We confirm the latest requirements for your document before submitting, so you don’t have to. Read our full MOFA attestation guide →
- Originals in Arabic or English, or with a certified translation
- Stamps from approved authorities in the issuing country
- Clear uploads in image or PDF format, up to 10 MB each
- Status updates by SMS, email and in your MOFA account
Let us handle MOFA attestationWe handle the steps for you
Countries we cover
Attestation for documents from 100+ countries
We handle attestation for documents from 100+ countries. The order is similar for each: home-country authentication, Qatar embassy, then MOFA in Doha. Tap your country to ask on WhatsApp.
IndiaPakistanPhilippinesBangladeshNepalSri LankaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandVietnamEgyptJordanSudanTunisiaMoroccoAlgeriaLibyaLebanonSyriaIraqUKUSACanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumUAESaudi ArabiaKuwaitBahrainOmanYemenIranTurkeyAfghanistanKazakhstanChinaJapanSouth KoreaSingaporeHong KongTaiwanMyanmarCambodiaLaosBruneiSouth AfricaNigeriaKenyaGhanaEthiopiaTanzaniaUgandaZimbabweZambiaBotswanaBrazilMexicoArgentinaColombiaChilePeruVenezuelaEcuadorBoliviaParaguayRussiaUkrainePolandRomaniaCzech RepublicHungaryGreecePortugalSwedenNorwaySwitzerlandAustriaIrelandDenmarkFinlandNew ZealandFijiMaldivesMauritiusSeychellesCyprusMaltaCroatiaSerbiaBulgariaSlovakiaSloveniaEstoniaLatviaLithuania
Why choose TrustLink
Attestation handled properly, the first time
- We check before we startWe review your document first, so you know exactly which stages remain.
- End-to-end handlingHome-country, embassy and MOFA stages managed in the right order.
- Translation in one placeCertified Arabic translation by our sister company, TrustLink Translation.
- Full cost upfrontA clear quote that includes government fees, before any work starts.
- For people and companiesSupport for individuals, families, HR teams and companies setting up in Qatar.
Attestation cost in Qatar
How much does document attestation cost?
Every document starts at a different stage, so there is no single price. Government fees apply at each step; you get the full cost before we start.
- Issuing country. Each country has its own steps and fees.
- Document type. Educational, personal and commercial routes differ.
- Steps already done. You only pay for the stages that remain.
- Urgency. Faster handling is available for some stages.
- Collection and delivery. Courier and Qatar Post fees where they apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about attestation in Qatar
Not sure what your document needs?
Send a photo on WhatsApp and we tell you which attestation steps are left.
What is document attestation in Qatar?
Attestation is the official confirmation that a document and the stamps on it are genuine, so Qatari authorities, employers and universities can rely on it. For documents issued abroad it usually involves the issuing country, its foreign ministry, the Qatar embassy there and finally the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Qatar.
Which documents need attestation for Qatar?
The most common are degree and diploma certificates for work visas and equivalency, marriage and birth certificates for family residence, experience letters and police clearance certificates for employment, and company documents such as articles of association and certificates of incorporation for business registration.
Can TrustLink handle the whole attestation process for me?
Yes. We check your document, handle every remaining stage in the issuing country, at the Qatar embassy and at MOFA in Doha, and keep you updated until your attested originals are ready. You do not need to visit any office or deal with each authority yourself.
How long does MOFA attestation take?
MOFA says attestation usually takes 3 to 4 working days once a complete request is submitted, with the first review within one working day. Documents issued abroad take longer because home-country and embassy attestation come first; we give you an estimate for your country and document before starting.
How much does attestation cost?
The cost depends on the document, the issuing country, how many steps are already done and how urgent it is. Government fees apply at each stage. We give you one clear quote that includes all government, embassy and delivery fees before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why use an attestation service instead of doing it alone?
Every stage has its own rules, forms, fees and offices, often in another country. One missing stamp or a step done in the wrong order means the document is returned and the process starts again. We know each route, prepare documents correctly the first time and manage every stage for you, saving time and avoiding rejected applications.
Why would MOFA reject a document?
MOFA accepts originals in Arabic or English, or with a certified translation, carrying stamps from approved authorities. Missing stamps from the issuing country or embassy, unclear uploads, and documents in other languages without a certified translation are common reasons for delays. We check every document before submission so these problems are caught early.
Do I need translation as well as attestation?
If your document is not in Arabic or English, or the receiving office asks for Arabic, you will need a certified translation. Our sister company TrustLink Translation prepares certified Arabic translations after attestation, so the stamps are translated too.
Can you attest company documents for use in Qatar?
Yes. We handle attestation of foreign company documents such as articles of association, certificates of incorporation, board resolutions and powers of attorney, which are often needed to register a company or branch in Qatar.
Which countries do you handle attestation from?
We handle attestation for documents from more than 100 countries, including India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Jordan, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, the GCC countries and many more across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Send us your document and issuing country and we confirm the steps.
Contact us
Visit our attestation office in Doha
Bring your original documents or send copies online for a quote. We reply within 30 minutes during office hours.
- Phone / WhatsApp+974 4433 5100
- Emaillegalization@trustlinkglobal.com
- Office addressWorld Wide Real Estate, Ground Floor, D Ring Road, Doha, Qatar
- Working hoursSaturday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: closed