The address of the new premises is Villa No.86 & 90, Street No. 941, Al Eithra Street, Zone 63, Onaiza, Doha.
Since the shifting process is being held from Wednesday to Sunday, the embassy will not be able to render consular and other services during this period.
However, the embassy will attend to any cases of genuine emergency even during the period of its relocation. The embassy’s Help Lines for this purpose during the period of relocation are as follows: Consular Section: 33872462, 66952621 or 33555029. Labour & Community Welfare Section: 55808254, 33451607, 66275337 and 33208766.
During the period of shifting, embassy officials would also be checking respective e-mails which are publicised through its website: www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in.
In a statement, the mission explained that “the Government of India has approved the embassy’s relocation to a better Chancery premises with a view to further enhance the efficiency of services to the Indian community and the public at large in the State of Qatar.”
According to the embassy, “as an Internet search and visit to the new premises and its surroundings would demonstrate, the total parking available near the new premises is more as compared to the existing premises.
“The same is the case with the overall availability of public transport, the details of which may be perused at www.mowasalat.com. The nearest bus stations for the new location are City Center Doha and Qatar Sports Club. When Doha Metro starts operating, Al Qassar will be the nearest metro station.
“In anticipation of its relocation, the embassy had requested the authorities concerned in Government of Qatar to kindly increase the number of buses to the close vicinity of the new premises. The embassy’s request is under positive consideration.
Outsourcing collection of applications
In view of the increasing volume of consular services, the Indian embassy’s proposal for outsourcing of the collection of consular applications and delivery of documents after rendering services is under Government of India’s consideration.
