Apostille (Hague Convention)Apostille from Pakistan for Hague Convention Countries
Pakistan acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, with the apostille route in force since 9 January 2024. A single MOFA certificate now replaces the embassy stamp for member states. We file and track the apostille.
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What an apostille does
Apostille Pakistan applicants obtain from MOFA is a single certificate that makes a Pakistani document valid in accepting Hague Convention member states. It replaces the embassy step that used to be required for every destination.
Pakistan acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, and it entered into force on 9 January 2024. For member states like the UK, Germany, Australia, Turkey, Italy, and others, the apostille is now the final step. For non-member states like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf countries, the traditional MOFA attestation followed by the embassy stamp is still required.
The apostille applies to documents that have already been verified by their issuing body. A degree needs HEC attestation first. A birth certificate needs NADRA verification first. Once the issuing body has stamped the document, MOFA issues the apostille.
Processing takes 1 to 3 working days for pre-verified documents, and 3 to 7 working days for documents that need fresh verification. We handle the filing and track the certificate until it is issued.
Who needs an apostille
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Turnaround
Standard: 1-3 business days
Express options available
Where it is used
Pickup and delivery
Collection and return by courier in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Peshawar.
How we file for an apostille at MOFA
We collect your pre-attested document, file the apostille at MOFA, and return the certificate to your door.
We collect the pre-attested document
Your document must already carry the issuing body attestation. We pick it up from your address.
Filed at the apostille portal
We file the apostille application through the MOFA apostille portal and pay any applicable fee.
MOFA issues the apostille
MOFA confirms the prior attestation and issues the apostille certificate attached to the document.
Returned with tracking
The apostilled document is dispatched to your address.
What we need from you
Have these documents ready before you order. Missing papers usually add time.
Request a QuoteDocument with prior attestation (HEC, IBCC, or NADRA)
CNIC copy
Passport copy
Check the latest recorded stage of your order.
Original degrees and certificates can be hard to replace. The order record shows collection, authority submission, completion, and return, with a note if another paper is requested.
WhatsApp updates when the stage changes
We send a message after a recorded submission or completion, so you do not need to call for the same update.
We send you scans before we ship
Before we hand your attested documents back to the courier, we upload high-resolution scans so you know the job is done.
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What apostille customers told us
Feedback from applicants who used the apostille route for Hague destinations.
"I needed an apostille for my Masters admission in Germany. MOFA processed it in three days and I had scans before it even shipped. Watching my originals move gave peace of mind."
Sana Mahmood
Karachi
"The Hague apostille saved me weeks over the old embassy route for my UK work visa. HEC attestation plus MOFA apostille was all I needed and Attestdone finished the sequence in eight working days."
Dr. Farhan Iqbal
Islamabad
Which countries accept the apostille?
Does the apostille replace the embassy stamp?
How long does the apostille take?
What comes before the apostille
The issuing body attestation (HEC, NADRA, IBCC) must be done first. We handle that too.
MOFA Attestation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the second stamp on any Pakistani document heading overseas. After the issuing body confirms the document (HEC for degrees, IBCC for school certificates, NADRA for personal documents), MOFA adds its own stamp that confirms the prior verification. MOFA runs two routes. The traditional attestation feeds into the embassy step for non-Hague countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The apostille route is a single stamp valid in all Hague Convention member states, including the UK, Germany, Australia, Turkey, and others. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Convention, and the apostille route entered into force on 9 January 2024. MOFA operates from offices in Islamabad and Lahore. The Islamabad office handles the bulk of the volume. We file on your behalf at whichever office is faster for your case. Processing takes 2 to 3 working days for personal and educational documents, and 3 to 5 working days for legal and commercial documents. Express service can finish in about a day for eligible files.
HEC Degree Attestation
The Higher Education Commission runs a verification desk at its H-9 campus in Islamabad. When you submit a degree there, HEC contacts the issuing university to confirm the registration number, year of passing, and grade. If the university replies on time the stamp goes on within days. If the reply is slow, our team follows up directly with the registrar so your file does not sit idle. Most people come to us for HEC attestation because they are applying for a Gulf work visa, a Canadian immigration file through WES or IQAS, or a job that needs foreign credential recognition. HEC is the first step in many of these cases. For assessor files, we check the receiving body’s instructions first. MOFA and the destination embassy come afterwards when the destination requires them. We collect your original degree and transcript from your home or office anywhere in Pakistan. Our rider in Islamabad files them the same day or the next morning, depending on pickup time. You get a WhatsApp message when the file is submitted, when HEC completes verification, and when the stamped degree is on its way back to you.
Birth Certificate (NADRA)
NADRA issues a computerised birth certificate from its central database. The certificate carries a unique registration number that government offices and embassies can verify online. It is different from the old handwritten birth record issued by union councils. You need this certificate for child passport applications, school admissions, dependent visa files, and family sponsorship cases. Gulf embassies and Western immigration offices all ask for the NADRA version, not the union council one. For hospital births, the process is straightforward. We collect the hospital birth record and the parents CNIC copies. NADRA matches the data and issues the certificate within a couple of days. For home births or cases where no hospital record exists, an affidavit and witness statements are needed. We can guide you on what the affidavit should contain and which documents support the registration.
Countries that need MOFA attestation
MOFA is the first foreign-office stamp for Pakistani documents going abroad. Pick a destination to see if you need an embassy stamp or a Hague apostille.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Pakistani documents for the UK usually receive an apostille from MOFA after HEC or NADRA verification. Some UK employers and universities still ask for embassy legalization, but the apostille is the standard route. We verify the destination requirement before filing.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
British High Commission, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies.
Common Questions
Does the UK Embassy in Islamabad attest documents?
Usually not. The UK accepts the MOFA apostille for most Pakistani documents. We only pursue embassy legalization if a specific UK office asks for it, which is rare.
Can I use a Pakistani apostille for a UK student visa?
Yes, the apostille is normally accepted by UK universities and the Home Office for documents originating in Pakistan.
Do UK employers ask for a certified translation?
Sometimes, if the document is in Urdu. Degrees are usually in English so translations are rarely needed. NADRA certificates sometimes need a certified English translation.
Australia
Australia recognizes the Hague Apostille, so most Pakistani documents receive HEC or NADRA verification followed by a MOFA apostille. Skills assessors such as ACS, Engineers Australia, and Vetassess may have additional format requirements, so we confirm the exact instructions before filing.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Australian High Commission, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies.
Common Questions
Does Australia require embassy attestation?
Most documents only need the MOFA apostille. Some skills assessors may ask for a notarized or certified copy on top of that.
Can I submit documents directly to a skills assessor?
Many assessors accept documents sent directly from HEC or from you after apostille. We follow the assessor instructions exactly so the file is not returned.
United States
The United States accepts the Hague Apostille for Pakistani documents. After HEC or NADRA verification, MOFA attaches the apostille. Some US employers, universities, and immigration lawyers may also ask for a certified translation if the document is not in English. We coordinate both attestation and translation when needed.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Certified translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Does the US Embassy in Islamabad attest documents?
Not for general use. The MOFA apostille is the standard route for Pakistani documents used in the United States.
Do I need a translation?
If the document is in Urdu, a certified English translation is often required by US employers and universities. Degrees are usually in English so translations are rarely needed for them.
Germany
Germany is a Hague Apostille member. Some German authorities have historically objected to Pakistani apostilles under Article 12(2) of the Convention, so we confirm the current acceptance position with the receiving office before filing. Most Pakistani degrees and certificates for Germany receive HEC or NADRA verification followed by a MOFA apostille. Employers and universities may ask for a certified German translation as well.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Germany, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA, subject to current acceptance rules
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Certified German translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Does Germany always accept a Pakistani apostille?
Some German authorities have objected to Pakistani apostilles in the past. We verify the current position with the receiving office before filing so the document does not get returned.
Do German employers ask for a certified translation?
Yes, usually. Degrees and certificates are often translated into German by a certified translator after the apostille is applied.
France
France recognizes the Hague Apostille, so Pakistani documents typically need HEC or NADRA verification followed by a MOFA apostille. French authorities may also require a sworn French translation for documents not in English or French. We arrange both attestation and translation when required.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of France, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Sworn French translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Does France accept English documents?
Often yes, but a sworn French translation may still be required by prefectures or employers. Civil documents like birth and marriage certificates usually need translation.
Is a separate French legalization required?
Usually no. The MOFA apostille is sufficient for most French purposes.
Italy
Italy accepts the Hague Apostille for Pakistani documents. The usual path is HEC or NADRA verification, then MOFA apostille. Italian consulates and employers may ask for a certified Italian translation, especially for birth, marriage, and police clearance certificates. Family reunion visas (ricongiungimento familiare) are a common use case and they typically need apostilled marriage and birth certificates plus a certified Italian translation.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Italy, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Certified Italian translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Do Italian family visas need translations?
Yes. Birth and marriage certificates usually need a certified Italian translation after the apostille is applied. We arrange the translation alongside the attestation.
Is the apostille enough for Italian employers?
For most degrees, yes. Some employers may also ask for a translated syllabus or course outline so they can compare your qualification to the Italian system.
Spain
Spain is a Hague Apostille member, so Pakistani documents for Spain normally receive HEC or NADRA verification followed by a MOFA apostille. Spanish authorities may also require a sworn Spanish translation for civil documents such as birth, marriage, and police clearance certificates.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Spain, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Sworn Spanish translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Does Spain accept the MOFA apostille?
Yes, Spain is a Hague Convention member and accepts the apostille for Pakistani documents.
Do civil documents need a Spanish translation?
Usually yes. Birth, marriage, and police clearance certificates often require a sworn Spanish translation. Degrees in English sometimes do not, but check with your employer or the Spanish office.
Turkey
Turkey is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Pakistani documents for Turkey receive an apostille from MOFA after HEC or IBCC verification. Turkish universities are one of the most common destinations for Pakistani students, and the apostille is the standard document pathway. Some Turkish employers or residence permit offices may ask for a certified Turkish translation alongside the apostille.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Turkey, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Monday to Friday, timings vary by consular section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 3 working days after HEC or IBCC
Service fee from Rs. 3,000. MOFA apostille fee applies. Certified Turkish translation is extra if required.
Common Questions
Does Turkey require embassy attestation?
No. Turkey is a Hague Convention member and accepts the MOFA apostille. Embassy attestation is not required.
Do Turkish universities need IBCC equivalence?
Yes. Students with Pakistani matric or intermediate certificates need an IBCC equivalence certificate before the university will process admission. Degree holders go through HEC instead.
Is a Turkish translation required?
Some universities and government offices ask for a certified Turkish translation. We arrange this alongside the attestation when needed.
MOFA filing from your city
All MOFA stamps come from the Islamabad head office, but we collect from any city in Pakistan. Choose your city for transit times and pickup details.
📍 Islamabad
Free PickupIslamabad sits at the centre of Pakistan attestation network.
✓ No transit delay, the government offices are in the same city
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Can I drop documents at your Islamabad office?
We operate on pickup and delivery, so you do not need to visit an office. A rider collects papers from your address.
Is Islamabad faster for embassy attestation?
Documents filed in Islamabad often move quickly because HEC, MOFA, and the embassies are in the same city.
Do I need to provide my original passport or just photocopies?
Most embassies require the original passport for identity matching. We also keep a photocopy for our records.
📍 Lahore
Free PickupLahore has one of the highest volumes of attestation requests in Pakistan, driven by students and professionals heading abroad.
📦 Overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you cover all areas of Lahore?
Yes. We collect documents from all major areas of Lahore and nearby towns.
How long does collection take in Lahore?
We usually arrange same-day or next-day pickup depending on your location.
Can I submit sealed transcripts for WES verification from Lahore?
Yes. We collect sealed transcripts from your university and forward them to the correct verification channel.
📍 Karachi
Free PickupKarachi is Pakistan largest city and sends a steady flow of documents to Gulf and Western countries.
📦 Overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you collect from all Karachi neighbourhoods?
Yes. We cover Clifton, DHA, Gulshan, Korangi, Nazimabad, and other areas.
Is the pickup time longer in Karachi?
Pickup is usually same-day or next-day. The overall processing time depends on HEC, MOFA, or embassy schedules.
Can bad weather delay documents travelling from Karachi to Islamabad?
Road or air transport can sometimes be delayed by weather. We use reliable courier services and keep you updated.
📍 Rawalpindi
Free PickupRawalpindi sits next to Islamabad, making it easy to move documents between the twin cities.
✓ No transit delay, the government offices are in the same city
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Can Rawalpindi documents be filed the same day?
Collection can be arranged the same day, and documents arrive in Islamabad quickly because of the short distance.
Do you cover Westridge and Chaklala?
Yes. We collect from all Rawalpindi areas including Westridge, Chaklala, and Satellite Town.
Can you collect from military cantonment areas in Rawalpindi?
Yes, but you may need to arrange entry clearance for the rider. We will guide you during booking.
📍 Peshawar
IntercityPeshawar sends a large share of professionals to Gulf countries.
📦 Overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
8 common questions
Do you collect from outside Peshawar city?
Yes. We collect from surrounding districts as well, though pickup charges may vary by distance.
How are documents transported to Islamabad?
Documents travel by secure courier to our Islamabad desk for filing.
Should I include destination country forms with my documents?
Yes. If the embassy or employer has given you any forms, include them so we can file everything together.
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