Relocating to Qatar for work, education, or family reasons? If you're an Indian national, one of the most essential steps you’ll need to complete is Indian Certificate Attestation in Qatar. Whether it's a degree certificate, marriage certificate, or company registration document, proper attestation ensures your documents are officially recognized by Qatari authorities.
This article explains everything you need to know about attesting Indian documents for use in Qatar and how Hiremate Services can make the process effortless and efficient.
✅ What is Indian Certificate Attestation?
Indian certificate attestation is a legal verification process that confirms the authenticity of your Indian-issued documents before they are accepted by Qatar's government departments, employers, universities, or legal bodies.
This includes a multi-step process involving notarization, state-level verification, MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) attestation in India, embassy attestation, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) legalization in Qatar.
🗂️ Types of Documents That Require Attestation
1. Educational Certificates
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Degree / Diploma certificates
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10th and 12th grade mark sheets
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School leaving certificates
Used for: employment, higher education, student visa, etc.
2. Personal Documents
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Marriage certificates
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Birth / Death certificates
Used for: family visas, school admissions, legal matters.
3. Business Documents
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Company incorporation papers
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Power of Attorney (POA)
Used for: business registration, contracts, bank account setup.
🔍 Process of Indian Certificate Attestation in Qatar
Here’s how the attestation journey works for most Indian documents:
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Notarization in India
Documents must first be notarized by a licensed notary public. -
State-Level Authentication
Depending on the document type, it must be authenticated by either the HRD Department, Home Department, Education Board, or Chamber of Commerce. -
MEA Attestation
The document is then submitted to India’s Ministry of External Affairs for national-level verification. -
Embassy Attestation
Once attested by the MEA, the documents are submitted to the Embassy of Qatar in India. -
MoFA Attestation in Qatar
Finally, the documents are legalized by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for official use.
For a full breakdown by document type, see this detailed guide.
🌐 What About Non-English or Non-Arabic Documents?
If your documents are not in English or Arabic, you must get them translated by a certified translator, and the translation may also require notarization and attestation.
⏳ How Long Does the Attestation Take?
The timeframe varies depending on the issuing state and type of document, but typically ranges from 7 to 21 business days. Delays are possible if documents are incomplete or improperly prepared.
🤝 Why Choose Hiremate Services?
Navigating document attestation across two countries can be time-consuming and confusing. With over a decade of experience, Hiremate Services is a trusted name for document attestation, legal translation, and PRO services in Qatar.
They handle:
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All attestation steps in India and Qatar
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Professional translations
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Updates and tracking
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MoFA appointments and submissions
📞 Get in Touch Today
Make your Indian Certificate Attestation in Qatar stress-free with Hiremate’s end-to-end support.
📱 WhatsApp: +974 5000 7162
📧 Email: info@hiremateservices.com
📍 Office 28, 2nd Floor, Sharq Capital Business Center, C-Ring Road, Doha, Qatar.
