Embassy of the State of Qatar

What Embassy of the State of Qatar does

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. is the official diplomatic mission of the State of Qatar to the United States, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar in Doha. It delivers four core functional areas: (1) consular services for Qatari citizens abroad, including passport issuance and renewal (100 QAR expired / 400 QAR lost or damaged), passage permits (50–100 QAR), emergency assistance, and citizen registration; (2) visa processing for foreign nationals seeking entry to Qatar, including business visas (584 QAR / $160 USD), visit visas (200 QAR/month), work-mission visas for U.S. DoD contractors visiting Al Udeid Air Base ($330 / 1,200 QAR), and complimentary official visas for delegations; (3) document attestation across commercial (150 QAR for origin certificates, bills of lading, contracts), civil (150 QAR), and personal-status documents (100 QAR for birth, marriage, divorce certificates); and (4) bilateral diplomatic engagement with U.S. federal agencies, Congress, and military institutions through recurring strategic dialogues (sixth iteration in 2024), Attaché offices (Defense, Medical, Security, Cultural, Commercial), cultural and educational outreach (Q Magazine, Autism Awareness galas, Qatar Foundation International collaborations), and humanitarian contributions (Qatar Harvey Fund $30M in 2017, COVID-relief grants across U.S. cities in 2020).

The underlying technology stack is modest: an official bilingual (Arabic/English) website (washington.embassy.qa) with a Consular Services Portal for visa applications, passport services, document attestations, and citizen registrations, supplemented by mail-based submission (FedEx or Express Mail) and in-person service during defined hours (9:30 AM–12:30 PM, Monday–Friday). No mobile app, public API, SDK, or AI/ML integration is documented. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the embassy premises at 1530 P St NW, Washington D.C. 20005, plus phone, email, and digital channels; a separate listing at 2555 M St NW is also maintained.

The business model is sovereign, not commercial: the embassy collects standardized consular fees denominated in Qatari Riyal (fixed exchange of 3.64 QAR/USD) that flow to the Qatari state, while operating costs are funded entirely by the parent Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are no private shareholders, external investors, or independent ownership interests. The embassy serves a diverse base — Qatari citizens abroad, foreign visa applicants, U.S. and allied delegations, businesses requiring document legalization, and U.S. government entities engaged in bilateral relations — with a 51–100 employee headcount distributed across Attaché offices and consular/administrative functions.

Name

Embassy of the State of Qatar

Legal name

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar

Website

https://washington.embassy.qa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. is Qatar's official diplomatic mission to the United States, providing consular services (visas, passports, document attestation) to Qatari citizens and foreign nationals while conducting bilateral diplomatic, cultural, and strategic engagement with U.S. government and civic entities under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations) (BPAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB), Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Diplomatic services
• Consular services
• Visa processing
• Document attestation
• Bilateral relations

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington, District of Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consular Service Fees: Government-mandated fees collected for consular services including visa issuance, passport processing, document attestation, and authentication services. Fees are set according to official fee schedules published in Qatari Riyal and USD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. is the official diplomatic mission of Qatar to the United States, providing consular services (visa processing, passport issuance, document attestation, passage permits) and facilitating bilateral political, economic, cultural, and defense relations between Qatar and the United States. It also promotes Qatari culture through events, publications, and community engagement, and serves as the primary point of contact for Qatari citizens abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passport Services Consular service for issuance, renewal, and replacement of Qatari passports for citizens abroad. Expired passports cost 100 QAR; lost or damaged passports cost 400 QAR. Delivered at the embassy in Washington D.C. and via mail submission.
• Business Visa Visa for business travelers and commercial figures seeking entry to Qatar for investment and trade relations. Priced at 584 QAR or $160 USD.
• Visit Visa Tourist visa for visitors exploring Qatar's historical and cultural sites. Priced at 200 QAR per month; non-extendable tourist visa available at 100 QAR.
• Official Visa Free visa issued for official delegations meeting with the Amiri Diwan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other Qatari government officials. Processed within 24 hours.
• Work Mission Visa Visa for US Department of Defense contractors visiting Al Udeid Air Base. Priced at $330 or 1,200 QAR.
• Commercial Document Attestation Authentication of commercial documents for legalization in Qatar. Certificate of origin, bill of lading, and commercial contracts cost 150 QAR ($41); general documents cost 100 QAR ($27).
• Civil Documents Attestation Authentication of civil documents including public/private authorization, guarantee documents, and property contracts at 150 QAR ($41) per document.
• Personal Status Documents Attestation Authentication of personal status documents including birth certificates, marriage contracts, and divorce certificates at 100 QAR ($27) per document.
• Passage Permits Emergency travel authorization for return to Qatar. 50 QAR for passage permits; 100 QAR for official authorization.
• Citizen Registration Registration of Qatari citizens abroad for consular outreach and emergency assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Official delegations visa processed within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, major, minor and academic.

• Miami-Dade Community OrganizationsregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020$1,000,000 contribution to six Miami-Dade nonprofit organizations providing relief to Florida residents during coronavirus outbreak.
• City of CharlestonregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2020$100,000 contribution from Qatar's Ambassador to support Charleston's local response to Corona Virus pandemic during video conference with local officials.
• Idaho Business for EducationregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2020$100,000 donation to help students during coronavirus pandemic. Funds used to provide Internet connectivity in low-income communities via centrally located hot spots and donated computers.
• City of HoustonregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2019Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declared 'Qatar Day in Houston' to acknowledge the State of Qatar for its generous support of the city's long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
• Washington Redskins Charitable FoundationregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership for youth health and wellness programs. Embassy presented $150,000 donation to Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation in support of youth programs at FedExField. Joint sports events organized including 'Kick it with Qatar' activities.
• Autism Society of America / Autism SpeakscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2017Annual Autism Awareness Gala hosted at John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Inaugural gala in 2017, third annual gala in 2019. Theme: 'Together for Autism: Ensuring Acceptance and Accessibility'. Qatar positioned as international autism advocate.
• Qatar Harvey Fund (State of Texas)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2017Established with $30 million pledge to support Texas recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The fund works with Governor Greg Abbott, Mayor Sylvester Turner, and local organizations to rebuild affected communities. Houston Mayor declared 'Qatar Day in Houston' to acknowledge Qatar's support.
• DC UnitedregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint sports day activities organized to promote Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Approximately 2,000 fans, students and families participated in events in Washington and neighboring cities.
• DC SCORESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning youth development nonprofit. Embassy partnered with DC SCORES for National Sport Day celebrations hosting hundreds of local students.
• Boys and Girls Club Foundation of Greater Washington and Gulf CoastregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInaugural dual-event Qatar Spring Festival 2017 held in Washington DC. Event celebrated Qatari arts, culture and food featuring painting stations, egg races, photo booth, Arabic language lessons.
• Qatar Foundation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cultural and educational outreach activities. Qatar Foundation International team participates in embassy events to promote Qatari culture and education in the United States.
• Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQatar's Defense Attaché Office participated in ceremony honoring and supporting children of American veterans.
• Washington Nationals (Nats on Base Abroad)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbassy hosted 'Nats on Base Abroad' event at Al Udeid Air Base on July 4th, bringing baseball to U.S. military personnel stationed in Qatar.
• Loyola University New OrleansacademicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecade-long relationship initiated by Qatar Katrina Fund. Ambassador attended Annual Scholarship Donor Dinner to honor scholarship donors. Qatar provided financial support for various projects along Gulf of Mexico.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Washington: Bahrain's diplomatic mission in Washington. Comparable as a fellow GCC embassy with similar consular service offerings and bilateral strategic cooperation frameworks with the US, including naval and defense ties.
• Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington: Saudi Arabia's diplomatic mission to the US. Most directly comparable peer: a fellow GCC state embassy in Washington providing consular services, defense coordination, and bilateral strategic dialogue with the US government.
• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington: UAE's diplomatic mission to the US. Comparable as a Gulf state embassy offering visa, passport, and bilateral engagement services, and a regional counterpart to Qatar in many of the same diplomatic files.
• Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Washington: Oman's diplomatic mission to the US. Direct peer as a Gulf state embassy offering consular services and bilateral relations, with a shared regional mediator identity that overlaps with Qatar's.
• Embassy of Kuwait in Washington: Kuwait's diplomatic mission in Washington. Direct peer as another GCC embassy providing consular services, defense cooperation, and bilateral strategic dialogue to the US, sharing a regional diplomatic posture with Qatar.

Broad incumbents

• Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington: UK's diplomatic mission in Washington. Broad incumbent comparable in functional scope — full consular services, defense cooperation, trade promotion — but operating at a much larger scale and with longer-established US presence.
• Embassy of Japan in Washington: Japan's diplomatic mission in Washington. Broad incumbent with comparable multi-attaché structure (defense, economic, cultural) and bilateral strategic dialogue tradition; useful benchmark for mature US-allied embassy operations.
• Embassy of France in Washington: France's diplomatic mission in Washington. Broad incumbent offering consular, cultural, defense and trade services; comparable operating model but materially larger footprint and historical US engagement depth.

Others

• Qatar Foundation International: Non-profit affiliate that the Embassy partners with for cultural and educational outreach in the US. Comparable as a Qatar-state-linked entity executing Qatari soft-power programming in the US, complementing the Embassy's mission.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar: Parent organization that funds, directs, and oversees the Embassy's operations. Most structurally comparable entity as it sets consular policy, fee schedules, and diplomatic strategy that the Embassy executes in Washington.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QatarEmbassy_US
• Instagraminstagram.com/qatarembassy.usa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qatarembassy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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