Philippine Embassy in Qatar
The Philippine Embassy in Doha serves approximately 260,000 Filipinos in Qatar. It provides passport, visa, POLO-OWWA, and emergency consular services. The embassy includes an OWWA office and migrant workers centre for OFW assistance.
Embassy Contact
- Address:
Villa 100, Airport Road Area, Doha, Qatar - Phone:
+974 4483 5525 - Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: Closed - Website:
dohape.dfa.gov.ph - Google Maps
POLO-OWWA & Migrant Workers Centre
The OWWA office and Filipino Workers Resource Centre (FWRC) at the embassy provide:
- OWWA membership renewal and claims
- OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate) processing
- Labour dispute mediation
- Legal assistance referrals
- Skills training programmes
- Welfare and counselling services
- Repatriation assistance
Services
Filipino Community in Qatar
Key Facts
- Approximately 260,000 Filipinos in Qatar
- Major sectors: construction, hospitality, healthcare, retail, domestic work
- Post-FIFA 2022 World Cup infrastructure growth attracted many Filipino workers
- Active Filipino churches, community groups, and cultural organisations in Doha
Worker Rights in Qatar
Qatar has reformed its labour laws significantly:
- Kafala system reforms — workers can change jobs without employer consent
- Minimum wage: QAR 1,000/month plus food and accommodation allowances
- Exit permit abolished for most workers
- Wage Protection System for salary monitoring
FAQ
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays (both Philippine and Qatari).
No. There is only one Philippine diplomatic mission in Qatar — the Embassy in Doha. All consular services are handled at this location.