Document Attestation FAQ Pakistan for HEC, MOFA & Embassy Questions

The Higher Education Commission verifies that your Pakistani degree or transcript is genuine. You need this stamp before MOFA attestation and embassy legalisation for work, study, or credential assessment abroad.

Quotes for HEC degree attestation start from Rs. 6,500. This covers the government fee, our service charge, doorstep pickup, and return delivery.

Standard HEC attestation takes 5 to 7 working days. We also offer express and super express options for urgent visa deadlines.

You need your original degree certificate, a CNIC photocopy showing both sides, a degree photocopy, and two passport size photographs. You also need a university verification letter if requested.

Yes. We collect your originals from your door anywhere in Pakistan, complete the HEC filing in Islamabad, and return them with full tracking and insurance.

The route depends on your institution and the current WES instructions. Some Pakistani files use HEC verification and a sealed envelope, while others require a direct university record. We check the source and envelope rules before filing.

HEC only attests degrees from recognised institutions. If your university is not on the HEC recognition list, the attestation will fail.

HEC relies on an online portal to begin the process, but the original documents still need physical verification. We manage both the portal profile registration and the physical filing.

Yes. Degree and transcript are attested as separate processes, and each carries its own fee. Assessment bodies usually require both to be attested.

If HEC flags an issue with university recognition or a document mismatch, we help resolve the issue and file the case again.

HEC runs a fully online, paperless degree attestation system through eservices.hec.gov.pk. Applications can be submitted around the clock. The government fee is Rs. 3,000 per document, with an additional Rs. 3,000 for urgent processing. We file through this portal on your behalf.

Yes. Your account page shows live status updates from pickup and filing through processing and dispatch.

Medical degrees from PM&DC recognised colleges follow the same HEC attestation route. Gulf health authorities such as the Dubai Health Authority and Saudi Council for Health Specialties require the HEC stamp before they process your medical licence application.

PEC registration is separate from HEC attestation. Some Gulf employers request both, but the HEC stamp is always the first step for the international attestation sequence. We can handle both PEC verification and HEC filing together.

Yes. Degrees from HEC recognised nursing and pharmacy programmes follow the standard attestation route. The Pakistan Nursing Council or Pharmacy Council registration is a separate credential that some employers also require.

The HEC government fee is Rs. 3,000 per document. This covers degrees, transcripts, provisional certificates, and HEC equivalence letters. Urgent processing adds another Rs. 3,000 per application.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that a Pakistani document is genuine for use abroad. It follows attestation by the issuing body such as HEC for degrees or NADRA for personal certificates.

Quotes for personal and educational documents start from Rs. 5,000. Legal documents like power of attorney start from Rs. 7,500, and commercial documents begin at Rs. 17,000.

Standard MOFA processing takes 2 to 3 working days for personal and educational documents. Express processing finishes in about 1 day.

Yes. Any Pakistani document designated for international use passes through MOFA as part of the attestation sequence.

Degrees, transcripts, birth and marriage certificates, police clearances, affidavits, court orders, and commercial papers all require MOFA attestation.

MOFA relies on a manual process with no public tracking portal. We track each case internally and post live status updates on your order page.

Personal and educational documents carry a Rs. 3,000 government fee at MOFA. Legal documents such as power of attorney and court orders carry a higher Rs. 4,500 fee. Commercial documents cost Rs. 12,000 per document.

Standard MOFA attestation feeds into embassy attestation for Gulf countries. The MOFA apostille is a single stamp valid in all Hague Convention member states, including the UK, Germany, Australia, Turkey, and China. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, and it entered into force on 9 January 2024, so the apostille has replaced the embassy route for these destinations.

MOFA attestation is processed through its offices in Islamabad and Lahore. The apostille portal at apostille.mofa.gov.pk handles online appointments. We file on your behalf at whichever office is fastest for your case.

Pre-verified documents pass MOFA apostille in 1 to 3 working days. Documents that need fresh verification from the issuing authority take 3 to 7 working days. We offer express handling to shorten the timeline further.

Embassy attestation is the final stamp a Pakistani document receives from a destination country mission in Islamabad. Your paperwork must pass HEC or NADRA and MOFA before the embassy reviews it.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and China mandate embassy attestation. Nations in the Hague Convention accept an apostille instead.

Degrees pass from the university to HEC, then MOFA, and finally the embassy. Personal documents flow from NADRA to MOFA and then to the embassy.

Quotes for Gulf embassy attestation start from Rs. 6,800 for Saudi Arabia and Rs. 7,000 for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. We issue precise estimates based on your case.

You can plan for about 5 to 7 working days at the embassy, in addition to the prerequisite HEC and MOFA times. The full sequence generally takes 12 to 16 working days.

Mosadaqa is extra verification by the Saudi Cultural Mission required for select employment categories. Processing times vary widely, so request a custom quote if your employer demands it.

An apostille is a simplified procedure for Hague Convention member states. Embassy attestation is for non-member nations such as the Gulf states.

You can bypass embassy attestation only if your destination accepts an apostille. For Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, embassy verification remains mandatory.

Submit the CNICs for both parents, the hospital record, and photographs to NADRA. We handle the entire procedure once you provide the inputs.

You need CNICs for both spouses, the manual nikah nama, and photographs. You can visit a center directly or rely on our doorstep service.

A PCC certifies that you have no criminal record in Pakistan. Foreign governments require this for immigration and long-term visa applications.

An FRC from NADRA documents your immediate family composition. Embassies mandate this paper for dependent and family setup visas.

A domicile certificate proves your permanent residence in a specific district. Citizens need it for government jobs and select university admissions.

Yes. Certificates for birth, marriage, and death require MOFA attestation at a minimum. Gulf countries also demand an embassy stamp.

Yes. We arrange full NADRA services with doorstep collection and delivery, meaning you never step inside a physical center.

World Education Services reviews your Pakistani degree and confirms its Canadian equivalent. The document route depends on your institution. Some files use HEC verification and a sealed envelope, while others use a direct university record.

The WES evaluation fee changes based on the type of report and the number of recipients you select. The HEC government fee and our service fee are fixed. We send you the full breakdown before you pay.

The full process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks from HEC filing to the WES report. We send you a timeline based on your university and your WES reference when you place the order.

WES finishes cases faster and handles high volumes. IQAS costs less but moves slower in our experience. Both satisfy standard IRCC requirements.

Yes. You need a valid reference number before transmittal happens. We guide you through account setup.

Yes. You can instruct WES to forward evaluation reports to multiple recipients, though they charge additional fees for extra reports.

Our quotes are upfront and all-inclusive. They reflect doorstep pickup, insurance up to Rs. 200,000, and a money back timeframe guarantee, avoiding hidden surcharges later.

Yes. We apply a 5 percent discount when you order two or more services together. Corporate accounts receive a 10 percent discount on qualifying monthly volume.

We accept bank transfer (IBFT), JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and major debit and credit cards. Cash on pickup is available in selected cities.

Yes. You receive a full refund if we reject a case because of our error. Partial refunds apply to delays caused by us and cancellations made before pickup.

No. The written quote includes the government charge, our handling fee, pickup, and return delivery. We do not add a mandatory fee after you approve the order.

No. The quote we send is fixed for 7 days. Government fees and embassy charges can change, but we absorb small adjustments. If a major fee change happens, we tell you before filing and you decide whether to proceed.

You schedule a pickup online, and we collect the files. We route them through the necessary authorities while you follow the progress, then return the stamped originals.

The sequence is the order of steps a document needs. A Canada-bound degree may use university verification, HEC attestation, and a sealed envelope, but the assessor and institution set the route.

Log into your account and open the active order screen. You see live timestamped updates at every checkpoint.

We insure physical documents up to Rs. 200,000. If an item goes missing in our custody, we reimburse its documented value and waive the service fees.

Yes. We operate express and super express tiers. Super express handles standard HEC matters in roughly 1 to 2 days when capacity permits.

No. We run the whole process remotely. Our team collects documents from your home or office and returns the stamped originals to your address.

Yes. Business accounts maintaining 10 documents a month for a quarter earn a 10 percent discount on all items going forward.

Corporate accounts get NET 30 payment terms with a single monthly invoice covering all orders. We set up regular collection windows at your office locations.

Yes. We handle batches of 50 documents or more for recruitment agencies and corporate clients. Bulk orders get dedicated processing slots and a single point of contact.

We attest memorandums of association, board resolutions, powers of attorney, articles of incorporation, and chamber of commerce certificates. The sequence runs through MOFA and then the destination embassy, with commercial documents carrying a Rs. 12,000 MOFA government fee per document.

Yes. We draft and process company authorisation letters that allow us to file documents on behalf of your employees. This is standard procedure for recruitment agencies sending workers to Gulf countries.

Yes. Corporate governance documents follow the commercial attestation sequence through a notary, MOFA, and then the embassy. Processing times depend on the destination country.

Corporate accounts with regular monthly volume get a single point of contact who handles scheduling, tracks all active cases, and provides consolidated monthly reports and invoices.

Yes. We collect documents from the employee family in Pakistan, process the full attestation sequence, and courier the stamped originals to the employee abroad or to the employer HR department.

Yes. A family member in Pakistan hands over or couriers your originals to us. We process the full attestation sequence and return the stamped documents to any address in Pakistan or ship them internationally.

A general or special power of attorney lets a family member or our team act on your behalf at HEC, MOFA, and embassies. We can draft the PoA, get it notarised, and attest it through MOFA as part of the same order.

Yes. We ship internationally through TCS Sentiments Express and DHL. Delivery to Gulf countries takes 3 to 5 working days. UK, Canada, and Australia shipments take 5 to 7 working days. Tracking is shared on WhatsApp.

If the original degree is still in Pakistan with family, we collect it, run the HEC and MOFA sequence, get the Saudi embassy stamp, and courier it to your KSA address. If the degree is with you in Saudi, you can post it to our Islamabad office.

We assign a dedicated agent who contacts your family member directly, arranges doorstep pickup, and handles everything from there. Your family does not need to visit any office or understand the process.

We accept international bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union. You can also pay through a family member in Pakistan using JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or bank transfer.

Yes. We apply at NADRA for the certificate issuance, then run it through MOFA and the embassy in a single workflow. Your family member provides the supporting documents and we manage everything else.

You get a unique order ID and can track live status through our website. We also send WhatsApp updates at every checkpoint: pickup, HEC filing, MOFA stamp, embassy stamp, and dispatch.

Yes. We collect your degree and transcript from your family in Pakistan, get HEC attestation, and transmit the sealed envelope directly to WES or IQAS in Canada. You do not need to be in Pakistan at any stage.

Standard HEC processing takes 5 to 7 working days. Express cuts this to 2 to 3 days at 1.5 times the standard fee. Super express finishes in 1 to 2 days at double the standard fee, subject to HEC capacity.

Yes. In Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi we offer same-day pickup if the order is placed before 12 PM. Other cities get next-day pickup as standard.

A super express HEC plus MOFA sequence can finish in 3 to 5 working days. Adding a Gulf embassy stamp extends this to 8 to 12 working days. Timelines depend on embassy backlogs which we cannot control.

MOFA does not officially offer a rush lane, but pre-verified documents pass in 1 to 3 working days. Documents that need fresh verification from the issuing authority take 3 to 7 working days. Our express service prioritises your case in our internal queue.

With super express processing, a full HEC plus MOFA sequence can finish in under a week. Embassy timelines depend on the destination. Contact us with your deadline and we will confirm whether the timeline is realistic before you pay.

Express is 1.5 times the standard service fee. Super express is 2 times the standard fee. Government fees remain the same regardless of speed tier. The exact cost depends on which services you need.

Embassies set their own processing schedules and do not offer official rush lanes. We file your case the same day we receive the MOFA stamped document to minimise any delay on our side.

If we miss the committed express timeline due to a delay on our side, you receive a partial refund under our service guarantee. Delays caused by government offices are outside our control but we keep you updated throughout.