British Prime Minister visits Doha
Gordon Brown, the British Prime Minister, visited Qatar from 2-3 November for
his first official visit to Qatar
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Moonlight Breast Cancer Walk
Embassy staff and families took part in the Moonlight Breast Cancer Walk on the Corniche on 25 October.
UK staffing experts in Qatar
The British Embassy hosted a reception for a delegation of technical staffing experts from the UK , on Wednesday 15 October 2008.
UK in Qatar
The British Embassy in Doha is responsible for developing political, economic and defence relations between Qatar and the UK.
We work to help British companies succeed in Qatar and provide a wide-range of consular services to British Nationals.
As Ambassador, Mr John Hawkins is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between our two countries. Mr Hawkins took up his post in August 2008.
We are on flickr
Browse through the photostream of the British Embassy in Doha on our flickr site.
British Council
The Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK.
Entry requirements for previous residents
As of 26 September, we have been made aware of new immigration regulations that may affect British passport holders that have previously held residence permits in Qatar. Please view our updated travel advice for Qatar for more information.
LATEST NEWS
Gordon Brown's Visit
2 November 2008
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown today arrives in Doha on his first official visit to the State of Qatar.
John Hawkins' Statement
9 September 2008
In an introductory briefing on 7 September, new British Ambassador John Hawkins spoke of his hopes for his posting to Qatar.
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Contact us
Qatar, Doha, British Embassy
British Embassy
PO Box 3
Doha
Location: All sections of the British Embassy are located in our new premises in West Bay, just off Wahda St, accessible from the Rainbow roundabout. Here is a map directing you to the new embassy.
However, visa applications should continue to be made via our Visa Applications Centre in the Sherif Building opposite Toyota Towers. Visit the VFS website www.vfs-uk.com.qa for more information or call their information line (974) 462 2159 or (974) 462 1544.
Doha
Telephone:
(974) 496 2000
Fax:
(974) 496 2086 General
(974) 496 2088 Visa
(974) 496 2089 Commercial
consular.qatar@fco.gov.uk : For information about consular services to British nationals
ukti.doha@fco.gov.uk : For UK Trade & Investment enquiries
info.ukqa@vfshelpline.com : For enquiries related to visas
embassy.qatar@fco.gov.uk : For any other area of our work
Office Hours:
GMT: Sunday-Thursday: 0430-1130
Local Time: Sunday-Thursday: 0730-1430
Consular public hours:
GMT: Sunday-Thursday: 0500-1000
Local Time: Sunday-Thursday: 0800-1300
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