What notarial services does the Philippine Embassy in Qatar offer?

The Embassy in Doha handles affidavits, Special Powers of Attorney, acknowledgements, jurats, deeds, certifications, and other documents that need consular notarization.

What do I need for an Affidavit of Support at the Philippine Embassy in Qatar?

Bring a valid Philippine passport or foreign passport, Qatar ID or other proof of residence, the completed affidavit form, supporting proof of relationship or financial capacity where relevant, photocopies, and the notarial fee.

What are the SPA requirements at the Philippine Embassy in Qatar?

For a Special Power of Attorney, prepare the unsigned SPA document, valid passport, Qatar ID, a copy of the authorized representative's ID in the Philippines if available, property or transaction details, photocopies, and the fee. Sign only in front of the consular officer if instructed.

Is personal appearance required for notarial services in Doha?

Yes. The person signing the document normally appears in person because the consular officer must verify identity and witness or acknowledge the signature.

Philippine Embassy Qatar Affidavit & SPA Requirements 2026

Get documents notarised or acknowledged at the Philippine Embassy in Doha. This page focuses on the searches Filipinos in Qatar make most often: Affidavit of Support, Special Power of Attorney (SPA), consularized documents, forms, fees, and what to bring to the embassy.

Official source check: Always confirm the latest form, appointment rule, and fee on dohape.dfa.gov.ph before travelling. Embassy schedules can change during Ramadan, Eid holidays, and Philippine public holidays.

Services Available

Affidavits

Affidavit of Support and Guarantee
Affidavit of Loss
Affidavit of Civil Status / No Marriage
Affidavit of Discrepancy

Powers of Attorney

Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for property, bank, school, NBI, PSA, and family matters
General Power of Attorney

Contracts & Deeds

Deed of Sale/Donation
Extrajudicial Settlement

Authentication

Acknowledgement and jurat
Certified true copies
Oath of allegiance support documents

Affidavit of Support in Qatar

An Affidavit of Support and Guarantee is commonly requested when a Filipino in Qatar is sponsoring a relative's travel, explaining financial support, or documenting accommodation and relationship details for immigration or airline checks.

Typical documents

Completed affidavit form, unsigned until instructed
Valid passport and Qatar ID of the sponsor
Proof of relationship, such as PSA birth or marriage certificate
Proof of income or employment where relevant
Copy of visitor passport and itinerary if available

Common mistakes

Signing the affidavit before the consular officer requires in-person signing
Missing photocopies of passport, QID, or relationship documents
Using old forms from social media instead of the embassy website
Arriving during reduced Ramadan hours without checking announcements

Open the full affidavit guide

SPA Requirements in Qatar

A consularized SPA lets someone in the Philippines act for you on a defined matter such as selling property, managing bank documents, collecting PSA records, processing school papers, or handling NBI clearance. The embassy notarizes your signature; it does not draft legal advice for complex transactions.

Draft the SPA with exact names, passport/ID details, and the action your representative can take.
Bring the unsigned original, extra copies, passport, Qatar ID, and supporting property or transaction documents.
Sign before the consular officer if instructed, pay the notarial fee, and keep the official receipt.
Send the consularized original to your representative in the Philippines.

Open the full SPA guide

Indicative Fees

Service	Fee (QAR)
Simple Affidavit	QAR 35
SPA	QAR 55-75
GPA	QAR 75
Deed of Sale	QAR 110
Authentication	QAR 35
Certified True Copy	QAR 18

Fees can change with embassy exchange-rate notices. Treat this as a planning guide and verify the current consular fee schedule before payment.

Requirements

Valid Philippine passport
Valid Qatar QID
Prepared document
Personal appearance
Fee in QAR