The British Consul in Doha and her staff are here to look after the interests of British nationals. Public opening hours for the Consular section are from Sunday to Thursday 0800hrs to 1300hrs, except embassy holidays. In case of emergencies, such as arrest, serious illness, accident or death outside of working hours please call +974 496 2000 and you will be transferred to the Foreign Office Global Response Centre.

These pages will give you information about registering a birth or death, procedures required for getting married here in Qatar, registering your presence with the Embassy if you are a resident or visitor, and our notarial services. We also explain what we can do for you, as well as some things that we cannot do. We include some contacts who may be able to help with problems where we cannot.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office holds and uses data for the purposes notified to the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998 (which may be consulted at Information Commissioner). Such personal data may be disclosed to other UK Government Departments and public authorities.

The FCO and Direct Gov websites have a wealth of information for British Nationals thinking of moving abroad or currently living abroad. They cover a range of topics from education and health to pensions and pets.

• Direct Gov
• Foreign & Commonwealth Office