Last Updated: 11/11/2019
All documents (such as birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates and educational degrees etc.) issued by the US entities needing attestation of the Embassy have to be first notarized by the Authentication Office of the US Department of State.
All documents (such as birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates and educational degrees etc.) issued by the departments of the Government of Pakistan needing attestation of the Embassy have to be first notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad or its four camp offices in the provincial capitals.
Please also contact your relevant consulate for shipping and handling details.
It may please be noted that Higher Education Commission in Islamabad is responsible for the attestation of educational degrees/transcripts by the chartered universities of Pakistan. The details of attestation/equivalence procedure are available at HEC website
Download and complete Application form for Power of Attorney
Embassy of Pakistan no longer accepts application for attestation of the Power of Attorney through mail. Deponent of the power of attorney has to be physically present at the Consular office of the Embassy of Pakistan along with his/her original passport/NICOP. He/She would be required to sign the document in the presence of the consular officer.
In case of driving license, Embassy would attest the letter, issued by the driving license issuing authority, conforming the particulars of the holder of driving license. The letter should first be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad or its Camp offices in the provincial Capitals.
Please ensure that you have the following documents with you before approaching the consular section of the Embassy.
Not applicable to Power of Attorney
Note (i) Express Mail : If application is submitted through mail, a self addressed prepaid express USPS envelope is mandatory. The applicant should write their return address clearly to avoid confusion. Current cost for the prepaid express envelope is $24.70. Do not use Metered stamps. Click here for US Postal Services. Embassy will not be responsible for loss of documents in the mail.
Note (ii) : All fees are payable in US postal money orders or cashier cheques made payable to the Embassy of Pakistan. Please do not send cash or personal cheques. Please make sure to include your name and address on money orders or cashier cheques. All fees are non- refundable.
| Description | Credit or Debit Card | Money Order or Cashier Check | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (U.S Passport for all categories of visa other than Boniness & Work visa) | $ 199.00 | $ 192.00 | 4-6 Weeks Processing time |
| Business Visa (U.S Passport) | $ 331.00 | $ 324.00 | 4-6 Weeks Processing time |
| Work/Employment Visa fee (U.S Passport) | $ 235.00 | $ 228.00 | Processed in Pakistan by BOI or MOI |
| Any additions, alterations and endorsements on Passport | $ 6.00 | $ 6.00 | |
| Legalization/Notarization of Power of Attorney | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |
| Affidavit of Support | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |
| Birth Registration | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | |
| No Objection Certificate | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | |
| Birth Certificate | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | |
| Marriage Certificate/Other Pakistan issued documents per signature (Need prior attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad or its Camp offfices in Lahore, Karachi, Peshwar and Quetta) | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | |
| All U.S. Issued documents per signature (Need prior authentication from U.S Department of State) | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 |
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Please note, only consular emergencies, for example death, arrest, illness or injury to Pakistani citizens will be handled outside office hours.
Abdullah Akber
