Pakistan Embassy Attestation is the process of authenticating documents issued in India for use in Pakistan. Here’s an overview:
Types of Documents for Attestation:
- Educational documents (degrees, diplomas, transcripts)
- Non-educational documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates)
- Commercial documents (invoices, certificates of origin)
Step-by-Step Process:
- HRD (Human Resource Development) Attestation: Get documents attested from HRD department of issuing state.
- MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation: Submit HRD-attested documents to MEA.
- Pakistan High Commission Attestation: Submit MEA-attested documents to Pakistan High Commission.
Required Documents:
- Original document
- Photocopy
- Passport copy
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- Nikah Nama (for marriage-related documents)
Fees and Processing Time:
- Fees:
- Educational documents: ₹2,500 – ₹3,500
- Non-educational documents: ₹2,000 – ₹3,000
- Commercial documents: ₹3,000 – ₹5,000
- Processing time: Typically 5-7 working days (normal), 2-3 working days (expedited)
Pakistan High Commission in India Contact Information:
- Address: 2/50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021
- Phone: +91 11 2611 0581, +91 11 2611 0582
- Email: phcindia@gmail.com
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Additional Requirements:
- Documents must be translated into Urdu or English.
- Certificate of authenticity from registered translator may be required.
- Commercial documents require Chamber of Commerce attestation.
Alternative Options:
- Outsource attestation process to reputable agency/service provider.
- Contact Pakistan High Commission directly.
Important Notes:
- Pakistan High Commission may require additional documentation/verification.
- Attestation fees subject to change.
- Documents related to Kashmir or sensitive issues may face additional scrutiny.
Additional considerations:
- Pakistan High Commission attestation required for employment, education, business documents.
- Tourism/personal travel documents may require attestation.
Special Instructions:
- Ensure documents are apostilled or attested by Indian authorities before submitting.
- Verify requirements with Pakistan High Commission before submission.
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