The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs proposes that the Embassy of Finland in Doha start offering consular services to facilitate obtaining documents for Qatari nationals.
It is proposed that the Decree be amended so that the Embassy of Finland in Doha would begin to provide consular services, except for residence permit services, within its consular district as of 1 June 2024. Residence permit services for Qatar would be provided at the Embassy of Finland in Abu Dhabi.
The proposal would improve the situation of consular service recipients in Qatar, who would be provided with Finnish official services, such as passport issuance and renewal, at the Finnish Embassy in Doha as of 1 June 2024, making travelling to Abu Dhabi for this purpose unnecessary.
The request for comments has been sent to a selected group. However, others are also welcome to comment on the proposed amendment and the explanatory memorandum.
