Saudi Cultural Mission (Mosadaqa)Saudi Cultural Mission Mosadaqa Verification
Mosadaqa is an extra verification by the Saudi Cultural Attaché. Not every Saudi employer needs it. We confirm with your employer before starting.
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What Mosadaqa verifies
Mosadaqa is a verification by the Saudi Cultural Attaché office in Islamabad. It is not part of the standard attestation sequence, but some Saudi employers require it before they will issue a work permit. The requirement is most common for medical professionals, engineers, and teachers.
The Cultural Mission independently contacts HEC to verify your degree. This is separate from the HEC attestation you already completed. The Mission has its own verification timeline, which typically runs 3 to 5 weeks. There is no way to expedite it.
The fee for Mosadaqa is substantial. Before starting, we confirm with your Saudi employer or recruitment agent whether Mosadaqa is needed for your specific role. Some employers accept the standard HEC-MOFA-Embassy sequence without it, and there is no reason to spend on Mosadaqa if your employer does not need it.
Once complete, the Cultural Mission endorses the degree and the file moves forward to the work permit stage on the Saudi side.
Who needs Mosadaqa
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Turnaround
Standard: 21-35 business days
Express options available
Where it is used
Pickup and delivery
Collection and return by courier in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Peshawar.
How the Cultural Mission processes a verification
We confirm with your employer whether Mosadaqa is required, file at the Cultural Mission, and follow up until the verification clears.
Confirm the employer requirement
Before filing, check with the Saudi employer or sponsor whether Mosadaqa applies to the role.
Filed at the Cultural Mission
We submit your HEC-attested degree and transcript at the Saudi Cultural Attaché office in Islamabad.
Independent verification
The Cultural Mission contacts HEC independently to verify the degree. This takes 3 to 5 weeks and cannot be expedited.
Endorsement returned
Once verification clears, the Cultural Mission endorses the degree. The file is ready for the work permit stage.
What we need from you
Have these documents ready before you order. Missing papers usually add time.
Request a QuoteOriginal HEC-attested degree
Original HEC-attested transcript
CNIC copy
Passport copy
Sponsor or employer request
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 Mosadaqa customers told us
Feedback from medical and engineering professionals who needed Cultural Mission verification.
"Mosadaqa was the longest part of my Saudi work visa. Attestdone held my original degree safely for the full five weeks while the Cultural Mission verified it and sent photo updates weekly."
Engr. Waqas Saeed
Riyadh (from Lahore)
"The Mosadaqa process took six weeks as quoted. Attestdone managed all follow-ups with the Cultural Attaché office in Islamabad, and without them I would have flown back from Jeddah several times."
Dr. Sobia Khalid
Karachi
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The sequence before Mosadaqa
HEC attestation, MOFA attestation, and the Saudi Embassy stamp usually come first.
Saudi Embassy Attestation
Saudi Arabia does not accept the Hague apostille. Every Pakistani degree, NADRA certificate, or legal document needs three stamps before it works there. HEC or NADRA verifies the document first, then MOFA attests it, and finally the Saudi Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave adds the embassy stamp. The Saudi Embassy processes documents in batches. Submission windows and processing schedules can shift without notice, which is why having someone at the counter regularly matters. Our team visits the embassy most working days and knows the current acceptance window. For medical professionals, engineers, and teachers, some Saudi employers also need Mosadaqa verification from the Saudi Cultural Mission. That is a separate process that can add 3 to 5 weeks. We confirm with your employer whether Mosadaqa is needed before starting, so you do not pay for a step you may not need. Family visa files for Saudi usually need a NADRA marriage certificate, birth certificates for dependents, and sometimes a family registration certificate. All of these follow the same NADRA, MOFA, Saudi Embassy sequence.
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.
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.
How the embassy sequence works
Embassy attestation follows HEC or NADRA, then MOFA. Pick a destination to see the full sequence, embassy address, and processing window.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia attestation from Pakistan starts with the document authority. Every Pakistani document bound for Saudi Arabia must pass through HEC, then MOFA, then the Saudi Embassy stamp before a Riyadh employer, university or kafala sponsor will accept it. Most professional work visas add a fourth step, the Saudi Cultural Mission verification known as Mosadaqa, which PMDC doctors and PEC engineers hit almost every time and which stretches the file from four weeks to ten. Degrees run HEC, MOFA, Embassy. Family papers such as marriage and birth certificates instead start at NADRA. The basic sequence without Mosadaqa turns around fastest, and the employer letter is what decides whether Mosadaqa is even required.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Sunday to Thursday, timings vary by consular section
Timeline & Fees
2 to 10 weeks depending on whether Mosadaqa is required
Service fee from Rs. 4,500. Embassy fee Rs. 2,300 per document. Mosadaqa adds Rs. 70,000 to 85,000 when required.
Common Questions
Is Mosadaqa always required for Saudi Arabia?
No. It is usually asked for medical, engineering, and teaching roles, but the final requirement comes from your employer or sponsor. We confirm with them before starting so you do not pay for a step you may not need.
Can family visas skip HEC attestation?
Yes. Family documents such as marriage and birth certificates start with NADRA verification, then MOFA, then the Saudi Embassy. HEC only handles university degrees.
How long does the Saudi Embassy take after MOFA?
Most files return within 5 to 7 working days unless the embassy asks for additional documents. The full sequence from HEC through to the Saudi Embassy usually takes 2 to 3 weeks without Mosadaqa.
Can I get Saudi attestation without visiting Islamabad?
Yes. We collect your documents from any city in Pakistan, handle HEC, MOFA and the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad, and return them to your door with tracking and insurance.
What is the Saudi Culture online portal fee?
The total cost for Saudi Cultural Mission verification (Mosadaqa) is approximately Rs. 70,000 to 85,000, including portal fees and service charges. The exact fee depends on your qualification and employer category.
Embassy attestation pickup in your city
We collect your MOFA-attested documents from your doorstep and file them at the relevant embassy in Islamabad. Choose your city for details.
📍 Islamabad
Free PickupIslamabad sits at the centre of Pakistan attestation network.
✓ Embassy filing handled directly from this 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.
📦 MOFA-attested docs shipped to Islamabad for embassy 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.
📦 MOFA-attested docs shipped to Islamabad for embassy 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.
✓ Embassy filing handled directly from this 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.
📦 MOFA-attested docs shipped to Islamabad for embassy 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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