The Philippine embassy in Qatar is moving to a new and more accessible location within Onaiza area, and will open its doors for normal operations from December 10.
Located at Building No. 6, Street No. 549, Zone No. 66, the embassy could be reached via the Katara Metro station on the Red Line. The embassy has provided a QR code for easy access to its new location on Google Maps.
Many Filipino expatriates lauded the embassy’s decision to relocate, describing it as a thoughtful gesture that addresses the struggles of commuting faced by Filipino expatriates.
A Filipino expatriate cited significant savings on transportation costs in visiting the embassy at its new building, noting that she usually pays an average of QR32 for taxis. But with the metro, she said she will be able to save more money.
Others took to social media to express their appreciation and excitement to visit the embassy.
Anticipating the move, the embassy encouraged visitors to schedule non-emergency, non-urgent consular services transactions after December 9, 2023, due to ongoing building and system maintenance. It is learnt that this approach aims to minimise service disruptions during the transition.
The embassy also announced that it would be closed on December 18, 21, 25, 26, and 31 “in observance of Philippine and Qatari holidays”, prompting the community to plan their visits accordingly. Despite the brief closures, the Filipino expatriates expressed gratitude for the embassy's efforts to enhance accessibility.
