FAQ


In case of  loss or damage of a passport the Consulate will issue  a laissez passer to replace the original lost passports. This will take between 3-5 working days to obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities in Doha.

 

Required:

  • 1-The person concerned must attend
  • 2-Reporttothe Embassy
  • 3-(2 ) personal photos.
  • 4-Copy of birth certificate for those who do NOT have an identity card.
  • 5-£10 fees for the issuance of a laissez passer.
  • 6-Arrivingin Doha, a new passport should be issued.

The Consulate will issue a verbal note “To Whom It May Concern” to Qatari nationals to issue a replacement for the one that was lost or damaged. This requires the following:

  • 1-Report tothe embassy
  • 2-A copy of the person’s passport

For military students, please contact the Military Attaché at: 0207 409 2229

All other students, please contact the Cultural Attaché at: 0207 495 8677

Please contact the Medical Attaché at: 0207 370 6871

02078352655

07734413868

07837637520

  • Please contact the UK national emergency line 999.

    It is free of charge and you can use a landline or a mobile line to get to the local emergency, police, ambulance or fire brigade. AT your call, you will be asked about the service you need, your name and the nature of what had happened and the number of the phone you are calling from. You can ask for an interpreter for the call. If you fall under any aggression, you MUST immediately contact the embassy on 02074930036 and ask the operator or receptionist to talk to the Consular to get the necessary help.

  • If you fall under any aggression, you MUST immediately contact the embassy on 02074930036 and ask the operator or receptionist to talk to the Consular to get the necessary help.
  • In case of arrest you are entitled to make one phone call, make sure you use it to call the Embassy to inform the Consular or the person-on-call to inform them of your full name and place, the name of the police station you are in and the reason for arrest so that Embassy will take the necessary measures.

Remember: do NOT talk with anybody nor give any statements until you have a solicitor as any statements you make can be used against you at court.

PS: In case you are summoned to attend court, you must attend court with the solicitor at the court specific time, lest you will be sentenced in absentia.

 

In case you are unable to contact the Embassy for any reason, all NATIONALS can contact the Qatari MOFA on the following emergency lines:

00974 40111000

00974 40111140

00974 40111104

Free line: 0080008000100

  • A valid first Instance court single status declaration (no married at the present time) of the person.
  • If the man or woman are foreigners (non-nationals), it is necessary to obtain a written consent from the Qatari Ministry of Interior that there is NO-OBJECTION for the marriage to go ahead.
The Consulate will issue a laissez passer to newly-born babies. This requires
  • 1-The baby’s birth certificate from the hospital certified (legalised) by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (The UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
  • 2-£10 fees for the issuance of a laissez passer.
  • 3-A copy of the father’s and mother’s passports.
  • 4-The original marriage certificate.
  • 5-In case of a foreign mother, a copy of the Qatari Interior Ministry's No- objection certificate.