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His Majesty and Sultan of Brunei witness signing ceremony

His Majesty and Sultan of Brunei witness signing ceremony 3 November 2026 His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, witnessed at Istana Nurul Iman Palace in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, the signing of a Joint Statement on elevating relations between Oman and Brune…

Announcement dateNov 3, 2026

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Embassy Operations on Monday, 19 October 2026

19 October 2026 The Singapore Embassy will be closed from 1:30 pm for an official event on Monday, 19 October 2026. Singaporeans who require urgent consular assistance may call +974 5548 8608. The Singapore Embassy will re-open and resume usual operations on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at 8:30 am.

Announcement dateOct 19, 2026

Current applicability not verified

National visa appointments

Polish embassy in Doha announces visa appointment identity checks

The Polish Embassy in Doha announced on 22 April 2026 that the e-Konsulat registration system for Polish national visa applications would introduce online visual verification starting 24 April 2026. According to the embassy, the procedure involves confirming an applicant’s identity and identity document through video verification. The an…

Announcement dateApr 22, 2026
Reported effective dateApr 24, 2026

Current applicability not verified

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The April announcement described online video verification of applicants and identity documents, with a stated service-provider charge of EUR 7 plus VAT. These are historical details of the announcement, not verified current visa requirements.

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Kazakh Volunteers in Qatar Recognized for Their Contribution to Evacuation Efforts

Doha, 21 March 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the State of Qatar held a meeting with Kazakh volunteers residing in Qatar who assisted the Embassy in organizing the evacuation of Kazakh citizens amid the escalation of regional tensions. During the event, the A

Announcement dateMar 21, 2026

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Cancillería supervisa el desarrollo de las jornadas electorales al Congreso de la República y Consultas en el exterior desde el Puesto de Mando

Bogotá, 4 de marzo de 2026 - @CancilleriaCol. - El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores informa a la opinión pública y a la comunidad colombiana residente en el exterior que la Cancillería se encuentra supervisando el desarrollo de las jornadas electorales al Congreso de la República y Consultas en el exterior desde el Puesto de Mando Uni…

Announcement dateMar 4, 2026

Current applicability not verified

Schengen appointment registration

Poland announces revised Schengen visa appointment categories in Doha

The Polish Embassy’s Consular Section announced on 19 February 2026 a revision to the e-Konsulat registration categories for short-stay Schengen type C visa applications, effective 1 March 2026. It divided bookings into tourism and other purposes, business purposes, and family or friends visits. The notice said the change was intended to…

Announcement dateFeb 19, 2026
Reported effective dateMar 1, 2026

Current applicability not verified

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The February announcement described revised appointment categories for short-stay Schengen type C visas: tourism and other purposes, business, and family or friends visits. It excluded national long-stay visas. Continuing applicability has not been independently established.

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