Philippine Embassy in Qatar 2026: OFW Services Guide
Quick answer
The Philippine Embassy in Doha, in Zone 66, handles passports, notarials, civil registry and help for Filipinos in distress. Also in Zone 66, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Qatar houses the MWO, OWWA, SSS and Pag-IBIG desks. Passports need an online appointment; notarials are walk-in, Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Fees are paid in Qatari riyals, cash only.
What are the requirements?
- Your Philippine passport and Qatar ID (QID), originals and photocopies. The Embassy does not photocopy or print for you.
- Exact cash in QAR. Debit and credit cards are not accepted.
- Proper clothes. The Embassy turns away visitors in sando, shorts above the knee, leggings or slippers.
How do you apply, step by step?
1. Pick the office
the Embassy for passports and documents, MWO Qatar for contracts, OEC, OWWA, SSS and Pag-IBIG.
2. For a passport, book on passport.gov.ph first
3. For notarials, just come with your documents during service hours
4. Pay in cash and keep the receipt for release
Services at the embassy
- ePassport applications and renewals, and replacement of lost passports.
- Notarials and attestation: affidavits, special power of attorney, affidavits of support and guarantee for family visit visas, and attestation of Philippine documents for use in Qatar.
- Report of Birth, Marriage and Death.
- Dual citizenship, NBI clearance help and Qatar police clearance guidance.
- Assistance to Nationals for Filipinos in distress.
Local OFW resources
MWO Qatar serves workers from one address and lists a separate hotline for each concern:
| Concern | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Assistance to Nationals, labor complaints | +974 5118 4242 |
| OEC and Balik-Manggagawa | +974 3318 2459 |
| OWWA | +974 3092 1758 |
| Migrant Workers' Resource Center | +974 5054 0707 |
| SSS | +974 5591 5961 |
| Pag-IBIG | +974 5071 1514 |
Workers hired for Qatar may not be charged a placement fee (DMW Advisory No. 24, series of 2024). In March 2026 DMW also told agencies to hold deployment to Qatar because of airspace closures (Advisory No. 10, series of 2026). Read the newest DMW advisory and check the agency on the DMW list before you pay anything.
Keep your benefits active from Qatar
- SSS and Pag-IBIG: both have desks at MWO Qatar. See SSS for OFWs and Pag-IBIG for OFWs, including MP2 savings.
- PhilHealth: no desk is listed in Doha. OFWs pay 5% of monthly income, PHP 500 to PHP 5,000 a month. See PhilHealth for OFWs.
- OWWA: walk-in at MWO Qatar, no booking needed. See OWWA renewal in Qatar.
Going home for good
Ask your employer for your final settlement and keep your contract, salary certificates and QID copy. Then read SSS for OFWs, Pag-IBIG for OFWs and OWWA membership and benefits to see what you can claim at home.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ePassport | QAR 240 | Cash only |
| Lost passport replacement | QAR 600 | Plus QAR 100 for the affidavit of loss |
| Notarial or attestation, per document | QAR 100 | Walk-in, cash only |
| Expedite fee | QAR 40 | Same-day or next-day release |
| Report of Birth | QAR 100 | Per report |
How long does it take?
- Notarials and attestation: 2 working days. With the QAR 40 expedite fee, same day if you file before 11:00 AM, otherwise the next working day.
- Passports: they are not released on the same day, so apply well before you need to travel and ask the Consular Section (+974 5527 5123) about release.
Where do you apply?
- Philippine Embassy: Building No. 6, Street No. 549, Zone No. 66, Doha. Tel: +974 4483 1585. Consular section: Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hotline for nationals in distress: +974 6644 6303.
- MWO Qatar (MWO, OWWA, SSS, Pag-IBIG): Building No. 17, Street No. 908, Zone No. 66, Doha. Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Website: mwoqatar.org.
Recruitment agencies with approved job orders for Qatar (DMW list)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at the Philippine Embassy in Doha?
For passports, yes, on passport.gov.ph. For notarials and attestation, no: they are walk-in from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.
Can an agency charge me a placement fee for a job in Qatar?
No. DMW's no-placement-fee policy covers workers deployed to Qatar. Employers and Philippine agencies sign an undertaking on this when their job orders are processed.
Where do I report a problem with my employer in Qatar?
Call the MWO Qatar Assistance to Nationals hotline, +974 5118 4242, or visit the MWO in Zone 66.
Does the Embassy take card payments?
No. Pay in cash, in Qatari riyals, and bring the exact amount.
Who do I call in an emergency?
Call the Embassy hotline for nationals in distress, +974 6644 6303. The DMW-OWWA hotline is 1348, or +632 1348 from outside the Philippines.
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