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Attestation Guidelines

Requirements for Attestation of various Documents

  • Requirements for Attestation of various Documents
  • Applicants are advised to visit the High Commission along with the original documents (as mentioned below).
  • Power of Attorney can either be got attested through the digital service (poa.nadra.gov.pk) or the applicant has to come in person.
  • Working hours of the attestation department are Monday to Thursday 10 am to 12:30 pm and on Friday 09 am to 12 pm.
  • Please note that working hours may differ on public holidays or during Ramadan.
  • All Pakistani documents have to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, or Camp offices in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Gujrat.
  • All local documents (to be submitted in Pakistan) are to be attested by the relevant Foreign Office.

Fees Structure

Consular Service Fee
Power of Attorney US 1000 LKR
Attestation of Documents US 500 LKR
Attestation of Commercial Documents 500 LKR
Renunciation Certificate Form X 630
Registration Certificate Form S No Fees

Detailed requirements are mentioned below:

S/No. Type of Document Requirements Fee
1 Power of Attorney (PoA) Applicant’s presence in person
2 copies of the typed POA
Original Passport/NICOP
One Photocopy of the passport of executer, attorney and witnesses.
Two recent passport-size photographs with white background of executant
Passport with resident visa
Copy of CNIC of Attorney
Copies of CNIC of witnesses
E-mail address/ mobile numbers of executant, attorney and witnesses 		USD 1000
2 Digital Power of Attorney Please visit poa.nadra.gov.pk for all details. USD 36 – 126
3 Educational certificates issued by BISE Original Certificate duly attested by IBCC and MoFA Pakistan
One Photocopy of the certificate
Only Blood Relatives can get attestation on behalf of the applicant.
One Photocopy of Passport, CNIC and resident visa 		500 LKR
4 Certificates of technical skills issued by institutions in Pakistan Original Certificate duly attested by NAVTTC and MoFA Pakistan
One Photocopy of the certificate
Only Blood Relatives can get attestation on behalf of the applicant.
One Photocopy of Passport, CNIC and resident visa 		500 LKR
5 Degrees issued by educational institutions or universities in Pakistan Original Degree duly attested by HEC and MoFA Pakistan
One Photocopy of the Degree
Only Blood Relatives can get attestation on behalf of the applicant.
One Photocopy of Passport, CNIC and resident visa 		500 LKR
6 Police Character Certificates Only available for nationals of Punjab, Islamabad, Balochistan, and Kashmir
Required documents:
– Identity Card (CNIC) front and back (JPEG format, max 1MB)
– Pakistani Passport (First, Second & Last page, JPEG format)
– Copy of permanent or temporary visa stamped on passport
– Online form submission via email
Processing time: At least 25 days 		USD 10
7 Gift Undertaking Applicant must be an overseas Pakistani gifting the vehicle to a family member/Blood Relative.
Applicant’s presence is mandatory.
Required documents:
– Original Passport and a colored photocopy
– Colored copies of Exit/Entry stamps (to prove more than 700 days abroad)
– Copy of CNIC of recipient
– Photocopy of Passport, CNIC, and resident visa 		USD 4 per page
8 Affidavits 2 copies of the typed affidavit
Original Passport or NICOP
1 Photocopy of passport and resident visa 		USD 4
9 Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC), Divorce Registration Certificate (DRC), Birth Registration Certificate (BRC) Original certificate duly attested by MoFA Pakistan
Physical presence of any of the parents/couple required 		500 LKR
10 All Commercial Documents (Laboratory Certificates, Inspection Certificates, Certificate of Good Practice, etc.) An extra copy of the document
A copy of DNI
Covering Letter
Payment Receipt 		LKR 500