Australian Embassy Representatives in Doha

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Australian citizens who would like to submit passport applications ordiscuss consular matters are welcome and should approach the main reception counter at the Marriott Hotel, Doha for directions.

It is important for clients renewing their passports or applying for a new passport to ensure they are familiar with the new passport requirements especially in relation to photographs. Information on the requirements forpassports is available at www.passports.gov.au. The requirements for photographs is available at: https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/Requirements/Photos.aspx

Embassy representatives will not be in a position to receive or discuss visa applications. All visa enquires should be directed to the Australian Consulate-General in Dubai on telephone + 971 4 5087100.

Payment for submitting passport applications, or for other consular services, must be paid by bank cheque made out to the Australian Embassy in UAE Dirhams. We can only accept cash in UAE Dirhams, we cannot accept Qatari Ryials or credit cards.

Please bring the original and a photocopy of all supporting documents so that your passport application can be processed without delay.

The following are the passport and Consular fees for January 09.

Current Fees in UAE Dirhams:
ADULTS – Valid up to 10 years
Ordinary (32 page) AED 528
Frequent Traveller (64 page) AED 792

MINORS – Valid up to 5 years
Ordinary (32 page) AED 264
Frequent Traveller (64 page) AED 396

Verifying or Certifying Document AED 102
Witnessing a Signature AED 76
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage AED 229

The Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi can be contacted during normal businesshours (0800 - 1630) on telephone 971 2 4017500.