Qatar Embassy Legalization for Commercial Documents
The US Arab Chamber of Commerce assists U.S. exporters and corporations to expedite the legalization process and obtain the required authentications in a timely manner. Commercial export Documents destined for use in Qatar must be:
- Original document signed by a company official and notarized (PDF not accepted).
- Certified from the Secretary of the State where notarization occurred.
- Authenticated by the US Department of State in Washington D.C.
- Legalized by the Qatar Embassy in Washington DC.
Companies must complete steps 1 and 2 before shipping the documents to US Arab Chamber of Commerce to expedite completion of steps 3, or/and 4.
Legalize Certificate of Origin and/or Commercial Invoice
A legalized Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice are obligatory requirements to complete an export process to the Qatar.
USACC will stamp the documents "final step" or stamp and legalize them from arab chamber of commerce and the Qatar Embassy.
| Fees: | Certificate of Origin & Commercial Invoice | Packing List | Halal Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| USACC Stamp | $90.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Qatar Embassy fee | **Calculated + $41.00 to legalize C/O | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Service fee | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Total | $201.00 +Fees To Legalize C/I | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Processing Time | 17 Business days | ||
** If you are going to legalize a Packing List only, then our service fee will be $ 25.00 for single document.
** See the table below to calculate the required fee to legalize A Commercial Invoice
| From | To | The Calculated Qatari Embassy fee |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | $4,121 | $138 |
| $4,122 | $27,473 | $275 |
| $27,474 | $68,681 | $687 |
| $68,682 | $274,725 | $1,374 |
| $274,726 | Above | Calculated |
Legalization of other types of Commercial Export Certificates
US Arab Chamber of Commerce legalizes other commercial export documents and certificates from the Embassy of Qatar in Washington D.C. such as Packing Lists, Insurance Certificates, Halal Certificates, Export Certificates, Radiation Certificates, Dangerous Goods Certificates, Inspection Certificates, Bill of Lading, Airway Bills, Pro Forma Certificates, Temporary Shipment Certificates, Ingredient Certificates, and ISO Certificates.
The chamber will stamp the document and legalize it by the Qatar Embassy in Washington DC. The process and fees for these documents are similar to the one previously listed above for commercial invoices. These documents must be certified from the same secretary of the state where they were issued. For more information, please call customer Service for support.
Payment
- Company Check or Money Order Payable to “US Arab Chamber of Commerce”
- Credit cards: Master, Visa, American Express.
- Billing Request for companies that have a current “G- Account”
(A "G-Account" is usually assigned to companies with a high volume of certifications)
Mailing and Contact Information
- The documents.
- Your payment, or print out of proof of payment.
- A prepaid return label from FedEx, UPS, DHL, Or US Postal Service.
- A service request form that includes your contact information and the name of the destination country.
