• MOFA in Pakistan increased attestation fees for legal documents starting July 8, 2024.
• MOFA has removed the need for prior appointments for document attestation.
• This change aims to make the attestation process easier and quicker for citizens.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Pakistan has increased the attestation fees for legal documents starting July 8, 2024, adding to the financial burden on citizens.

MOFA Documents Attestation New Charges

The new document attestation fees are significantly higher than the previous rates. Here is a detailed comparison:

Online System and Liaison Offices

The Foreign Office spokesperson announced that from July 8, 2024, the Ministry has resumed attestation for educational documents, legal papers, and commercial documents. Pakistanis can now use the MOFA online system for attestation, and liaison offices in Lahore and Karachi are also available.

No prior appointments are required.

To streamline the process, MOFA has removed the need for prior appointments for document attestation. This change aims to make it easier and quicker for citizens to get their documents attested.

Validity of the Attestation

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Document attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is valid for six months. Citizens should ensure their documents are re-attested if not used within this period.

For more information, visit the official MOFA website or contact your nearest liaison office.