The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has formally discontinued unannounced walk-in document attestation services for Apostille certification. Under the newly implemented procedure, all applicants are required to complete online portal registration, upload relevant documentation, obtain official email authorization, and clear fee payments prior to visiting any ministry office.
Updated Digital Workflow and Requirements
Individuals requiring document verification for educational, personal, commercial, or legal certificates intended for use in Hague Convention signatory countries must complete a multi-step digital process. Applicants need to register an account on the official portal at apostille.mofa.gov.pk, upload scans of their CNIC alongside the documents requiring attestation, and submit their complete application details.
Once reviewed, applicants receive an email notification containing application approval and an issued fee challan. Payment can be remitted through digital banking channels, EasyPaisa, or direct bank account transfers. Foreign ministry offices will strictly deny entry to applicants who have not received prior email authorization and an assigned appointment slot.
Locations and Help Desk Information
This streamlined digital requirement applies universally across all Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilities in Pakistan. This encompasses the central headquarters in Islamabad as well as regional liaison locations situated in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, and Gujrat.
For applicants seeking guidance or requiring assistance with the online submission process, the Consular Section maintains a dedicated WhatsApp help desk reachable at +92 307 1339682.