Certificate of Origin Attestation for Qatar
Certificate of origin attestation for Qatar for Indian exporters whose buyer, bank or customs agent in Qatar wants a legalised CoO. We take the certificate through MEA attestation and the Qatar Embassy in New Delhi, together with the matching invoice when the buyer asks for both, and courier it back.
Certificate of origin attestation for Qatar: quick answer
A certificate of origin used in Qatar needs MEA attestation and Qatar Embassy legalisation in India, followed by MOFA Qatar attestation in Doha. An apostille is not accepted, because Qatar is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Because a chamber of commerce or an authorised agency issues the certificate of origin, its seal and signature already serve as the chamber stage. The certificate then goes to the MEA in New Delhi and after that to the Embassy of the State of Qatar.
Most Qatari buyers want the commercial invoice of the same shipment legalised along with the certificate of origin. Send both together so the embassy sees one consistent set.
When a Qatar buyer asks for a legalised certificate of origin
The certificate of origin tells Qatari customs and the buyer where the goods were made. A plain chamber-issued certificate is enough for many destinations, but buyers in Qatar often ask for it to be legalised by the Qatar Embassy, so that offices there can rely on it without checking an Indian chamber’s seal themselves.
Customs clearance
The importer presents the legalised certificate with the shipping papers when the consignment is cleared.
Letter of credit
When the bank’s credit terms call for a legalised certificate of origin, payment depends on it.
Government tenders
Suppliers to public projects in Qatar are often asked to prove the origin of goods with legalised papers.
Product listing
Some product registrations and distributor agreements ask for a legalised certificate of origin as proof of the source.
Certificate of origin attestation for Qatar: step-by-step
The issuing chamber’s seal counts as the first stage, so the route is shorter than for company documents.
In India
- 1Issued and sealedA chamber of commerce or an authorised agency issues the certificate of origin under its seal and signature.
- 2Check of the setWe compare the certificate with the invoice: exporter, consignee in Qatar, invoice number, goods and values.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi attests the issuing body’s seal.
- 4Qatar Embassy legalisationThe Embassy of the State of Qatar legalises it with your cover letter and signatory ID.
In Qatar
- 5MOFA QatarYour buyer or clearing agent gets the final attestation from MOFA Qatar, which lists certificates of origin among the commercial documents it attests.
Documents required for certificate of origin attestation for Qatar
- Original certificate of origin with the issuing chamber’s or agency’s seal and signature
- The commercial invoice of the same shipment, if it is to be legalised too
- Two cover letters on company letterhead addressed to the Embassy of the State of Qatar, New Delhi, signed and stamped
- Authorisation letter for INFINITYGRO (we send the format)
- Signatory’s passport copy (first and last pages) or PAN card copy
- For food items, the health certificate if your buyer asks for it
Certificate of origin attestation charges for Qatar
| Issuing chamber | Chamber’s own fee; depends on the chamber |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation | Government fee per document, included in our written quote |
| Qatar Embassy legalisation | Embassy fee; see our Qatar Embassy attestation fees page |
| INFINITYGRO service charge | Quoted per document in writing before we start |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| MOFA Qatar (in Doha) | Paid in Qatar by whoever submits it; see MOFA Qatar e-services |
The certificate of origin and the invoice are counted as two documents. Time depends on MEA and embassy working days; the written quote gives the expected date.
The embassy fee for certificate of origin attestation for Qatar is set by Qatar and changes from time to time, so we keep the current fees on one page.
Want to know the Qatar Embassy attestation fees? Click hereChecklist for a certificate of origin going to Qatar
- Write the consignee’s name and address in Qatar exactly as on the buyer’s purchase order.
- Use the same invoice number and date on the certificate and on the invoice.
- Describe the goods in the same words on both documents.
- Ask the buyer how many legalised copies are needed before you send the originals.
- Start as soon as the certificate is issued; legalisation can take longer than shipping.
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FAQs: certificate of origin attestation for Qatar
What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Qatar?
The certificate of origin carries the issuing chamber’s or agency’s seal, then the MEA in New Delhi attests it and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in New Delhi legalises it. MOFA Qatar adds the final attestation in Doha.
Can I apostille a certificate of origin for Qatar?
No. Qatar is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille is not accepted there. The certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and Qatar Embassy legalisation instead.
Does the Qatar Embassy need the invoice with the certificate of origin?
Usually yes. Exporters are normally asked to legalise the commercial invoice of the same shipment together with the certificate of origin, and the details on both must match.
Is a separate chamber attestation needed on the certificate of origin?
Not usually, because the chamber or authorised agency that issued the certificate has already signed and sealed it. We check the seal and signature before sending it to the MEA.
Can a digitally issued certificate of origin be attested for Qatar?
Many certificates are now issued through the DGFT common digital platform. Send us a copy first; we confirm whether the printed certificate needs a signature or seal from the issuing body before it goes to the MEA.
What documents do I send for certificate of origin attestation for Qatar?
The original certificate of origin, the matching commercial invoice if it is to be legalised too, two cover letters on company letterhead addressed to the Qatar Embassy, an authorisation letter and an ID copy of the signatory.
How much does certificate of origin attestation for Qatar cost?
We quote in writing per document, covering the MEA and embassy stages and our service charge. Courier is extra, and MOFA Qatar charges its own fee in Doha.
Do you collect the certificate from my factory?
No. Pickup is not available. Courier the originals with tracking to our Delhi office or drop them at the office; we return them by courier, also to an address in Qatar if you want.
Send your certificate of origin for Qatar attestation
WhatsApp a photo of the certificate of origin and the invoice. We check the details, confirm the route and send a written quote.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. MEA attestation is done by the Ministry of External Affairs, legalisation by the Embassy of the State of Qatar and final attestation by MOFA Qatar. Rules and fees change from time to time; confirm current requirements with the receiving office in Qatar.
Last reviewed: October 2026