If you’re planning to work, study, or arrange a family visa for the United Arab Emirates, getting your documents from Pakistan officially attested is a mandatory and crucial step. Understanding the process and, most importantly, the costs involved can save you time and prevent delays.
This guide provides a clear breakdown of the UAE Embassy attestation fees in Pakistan for 2025, along with the essential steps you need to follow.
Important Note: The fees mentioned are charged by the UAE Embassy in Pakistan for attesting Pakistani documents. This is different from the fees charged by the Pakistan Consulate in the UAE, which handles the attestation of documents for use in Pakistan.
Official UAE Embassy Attestation Fee in Pakistan
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has standardized the fee for attesting regular documents.
- Standard Attestation Fee: USD $41 per document.
This fee applies to most personal and educational documents, such as degrees, birth certificates, and marriage certificates. You will pay this fee to the UAE Embassy in Islamabad or the UAE Consulate in Karachi during the attestation process.
- Commercial Documents: The fee for commercial documents, such as trade invoices, is not fixed. It is calculated based on the value mentioned on the invoice.
The Complete Attestation Process (Step-by-Step)
Before you can submit your documents to the UAE Embassy, they must first be attested by the relevant Pakistani authorities. This is a multi-step process.
Step 1: Attestation from Relevant Pakistani Authorities
- Educational Documents: Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.) must first be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). School-level certificates (Matric/Intermediate) must be attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
- Personal Documents: Marriage Registration Certificates (MRC), Family Registration Certificates (FRC), and Birth Certificates must be issued by NADRA.
Step 2: Attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan (MOFA)
Once your documents have been verified by the initial authority (like HEC or IBCC), they must then be taken to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Pakistan for their attestation stamp.
Step 3: Attestation from the UAE Embassy in Pakistan
This is the final step in Pakistan. After MOFA attestation, you submit your documents to the UAE Embassy in Islamabad or the UAE Consulate in Karachi. Here, you will pay the USD $41 fee per document.
Step 4: Final Attestation in the UAE (MOFAIC)
For the documents to be officially valid for use in the UAE (for example, for a residence visa), one final stamp is required from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) within the UAE itself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where do I pay the UAE Embassy attestation fee?
A: The fee is paid during the submission process at the designated service centers for the UAE Embassy in Pakistan, such as VFS Global.
Q: Do I need to get my documents translated?
A: If your documents are in a language other than English or Arabic, they must be officially translated into one of these languages before the attestation process begins.
Q: What is the total cost of getting a degree attested for the UAE?
A: The total cost will be the sum of the fees for HEC attestation, MOFA Pakistan attestation, the UAE Embassy fee (USD $41), and the final MOFAIC attestation fee in the UAE. You may also incur costs for courier services or agent fees if you use them.
Q: How long does the UAE Embassy attestation take?
A: The process at the UAE Embassy in Pakistan typically takes between 2 to 5 working days, but this does not include the time required for the prior attestations from HEC and MOFA Pakistan.
Conclusion
For any official use in the UAE, your Pakistani documents must go through the complete attestation chain. The key fee to remember for the UAE Embassy’s part of the process is USD $41 per document. Always start the process well in advance of your travel or visa application to ensure all your paperwork is in order.
For the most up-to-date procedures and to begin your application, it is always recommended to check the official UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or their designated service centers in Pakistan.
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