Living in Qatar

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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1. Get your document legalised

   Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

2. Legalisation of UK documents for use in the State of Qatar

   There are three steps that you need to follow to have any document issued in the United Kingdom legalised for use in the State of Qatar

3. Living in Qatar

   Information for British citizens moving to or living in Qatar, including guidance on local laws and customs, employment and travel bans.

4. Professional services if you are abroad

   Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

5. Qatar travel advice

   Latest FCDO travel advice for Qatar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

6. Qatar – Police Clearance Procedure

   Documents, certificates, letters and notes available

7. Qatar: doctors and medical facilities

   List of English-speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Qatar.

8. Qatar: Information note on transfer of residency permit letters

   Transfer of Residency Permit Letters

9. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

   Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

10. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.