Call Us Now 03077056798
Send Us Email support@pakattestation.pk

Home

UAE Embassy Attestation in Pakistan

UAE Embassy Attestation

When you wish to immigrate to UAE for work, join your family, pursue education, or establish a business there, attestation of your papers may be required by the UAE authorities.

Documents like degrees, marriage licenses, birth certificates, police clearance, experience certificate, and corporate documents may require attestation in Pakistan before UAE Embassy attestation.

Our company offers attestation services across Pakistan. We carry your documents, carry out the required work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Pakistan and the UAE Embassy in Islamabad, and send you the attested documents.

What Is UAE Embassy Attestation?

UAE Embassy attestation is the confirmation by the respective authorities of Pakistan that the signature and seal on the Pakistani document belong to the recognized Pakistani authority.

The attestation process involves the verification of the issuing organization and any required department along with attestation by MOFA Pakistan and UAE Embassy.

Regarding educational documents, it is crucial to note that they need to be verified in additional institutions such as the HEC, the IBCC, or the relevant Education Board in order for the documents to be sent to MOFA Pakistan.

Who Needs UAE Embassy Attestation?

UAE Embassy attestation is required by people going to the UAE for:

Employment visas

In the UAE, employers may require attested educational, professional, and work proofs before the workers are hired and granted visas.

Visa for family and spouse

While sponsoring the family or the spouse in the UAE, it is necessary to attest documents like marriage certificate, Nikah nama and birth certificates.

University admissions

When applying for a Nadwa of the UAE, students may be required to present attested certificates of all kinds and types.

Documents related to commerce and personal life may require attestation for registering and licensing a business in the UAE and for other business purposes in the country.

The Attestation Procedure of Embassy of UAE in Pakistan

The processes vary with each document but generally involve:

1. Verification of Documents

In the first place, the document is verified with the body that issued it such as the court, police department or any other relevant organization.

2. Departmental Verification

Some documents require further verification before attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan (MOFA).

An education degree requires Higher Education Commission (HEC) attestation while school certificate may require attestation through IBCC or a relevant board.

Personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates are further verified through different processes.

3. MOFA Attestation

Before applying for attestation to the UAE Embassy, the document is attested by the MOFA.

4. Embassy Attestation

The UAE Embassy attests the document in Islamabad for further use in the UAE.

5. Attestation of documents by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Attestation of documents by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is essential in most cases. Depending on the type and objective of the documents, this step may occur after the documents are transported to the UAE.

Digital attestation of documents by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers a Digital Attestation Service for eligible documents from outside the UAE, including documents prepared in Pakistan.

If applicable, the UAE Digital Attestation Service allows for the combination of the two steps of attestation, namely that of the UAE Embassy and of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs through an online application process.

The time required for document delivery and eligibility criteria depend on the type and nature of documents involved. We choose the appropriate path before submitting your documents for processing.

UAE Embassy in Islamabad for attestation

The UAE Embassy in Islamabad is responsible for all types of attestation in Pakistan.

The address of the UAE Embassy in Islamabad is as follows:

UAE Embassy
Plot No. 1-22
Quaid-e-Azam University Road
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna G-5
Islamabad, Pakistan

If you are residing in a city such as Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, or in any other region in Pakistan you do not have to travel to Islamabad.

We can collect your documents, finalize the attestation process, and send the completed documents back to you.

Degree Attestation in UAE

Educational documents need to go through various checks before getting MOFA Pakistan attested.

For instance, degrees can be checked with HEC, while Matric or Intermediate certificates have to be verified from IBCC or relevant education boards.

Some common certificates include:

Matric certificate
Intermediate certificates
Bachelors degrees
Masters degrees
MPhil degrees
PhD degrees
Diplomas
Technical diplomas

If your degree is not registered with HEC then there may be some time lag before MOFA and UAE Embassy attestation process is activated.

Attestation of marriage and nikah nama

The marriage documents are usually needed when applying for spouse visa and family visa for UAE.

The document should also go through all registration and verification processes before further MOFA Pakistan or UAE Embassy attestation related procedures.

The names should match in marriage certificate and CNIC as well as passport. Discrepancies in spelling or registration may lead to delays.

Attestation regarding birth certificate

Birth certificates might be needed when obtaining family visas, residency, or any formalities that involve children in UAE.

It is important to have all the details on the document confirmed and ensure that it is consistent with the supporting documents before submitting for attestation.

Attestation of UAE Police Certificate

A Police Character Certificate sometimes referred to as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), may be necessary for working, obtaining residency, and visa in UAE.

Verification and the required attestation process depends on the authority that issued the certificate and the reason for its use.

UAE Embassy Attestation for Other Services

We also perform attestation for various types of documents such as:

If you happen to be unsure about the validation procedure that suits your document, do not hesitate to contact us ahead of submitting your original documents.

UAE Embassy Validation Processing Time

The processing time of validation varies according to the kind of document and the validations already performed.

In most cases, it usually takes approximately ten working days after your document reaches the MOFA stage. If the case needs HEC validation or further validations, it may take more time.

Certain documents may undergo validation through digital attestation processes, and thus occupy less time in processing.

Final estimates may be made after reviewing your documents.

UAE Embassy Validation Charges in Pakistan

There cannot be a single fixed cost for all cases of UAE Embassy validation.

The overall charges depend on the following:

The kind of document
Required validations
Presence of other authorities, such as HEC, IBCC, etc
Requirements of MOFA Pakistan
Requirements of UAE Embassy or digital validations
Volume of documents
Courier and collection requirements

Provide us with the details of your document and we can verify the relevant requirements, estimated timeline, and cost before proceeding.

Questions commonly asked

Are Pakistani citizens allowed to have documents attested from the UAE Embassy while staying abroad?

Absolutely. We can get the documents sent to Pakistan or have an authorized representative complete the process. We take care of all attestation arrangements as well as couriering of the documents.

Is it mandatory to get attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan before attesting your documents from the UAE Embassy?

Generally, yes. In most cases, it's compulsory to get attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, irrespective of what documents you need to present before the UAE Embassy.

Is there a UAE Embassy or consulate in Lahore?

No. The embassy dealing with your case is located in Islamabad. If you do live in Lahore or any other city, you can use an attestation service provider to get the documents attested without having to go to Islamabad by yourself.

What is Digital Attestation from the UAE?

UAE Digital Attestation is a service whereby the attestation process can be completed online for any documents prepared outside the UAE, including those issued in Pakistan.

Am I able to have my degree attested by the UAE Embassy if it has never received HEC verification?

Yes, yet prior verification from HEC may be needed, which can cause delays in representing case at the MOFA stage and proceeding from there for UAE Embassy attestation.

What are the reasons of document rejection during UAE attestation?

The common reasons are discrepancies in names on different documents, incomplete earlier verification, missing departmental attestation or trouble with registration of a particular document.

By being aware of these issues and double-checking your documents before submission, you can save time you would spend with unnecessary delays.

Do you need UAE Embassy attestation for documents in Pakistan?

Whether you need attestation for a degree, marriage certificate, birth certificate, nikah nama, police clearance certificate, experience certificate, commercial documents, please feel free to provide us with scope of your document preparation.

After reviewing your documents, we will inform you of the attestation, including steps, timeframes and costs, that you will need to get your documents ready for submission.