Get Foreign Travel and Education Documents Verified Online

Pakistanis now have the ability to verify their travel and education documents online, eliminating the need to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or its liaison offices. This new digital attestation system was launched on October 12. The service offers both general and Apostille attestation, with applicants receiving electronic certificates via email after completing the process and paying the necessary fee.

As per a ministry circular dated October 14, the system is accessible at the MOFA in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, and Gujrat. Applicants can submit their documents electronically through the designated online portal.

This digital attestation system builds on a similar model used by the Higher Education Commission for electronic attestation. The primary aim of the initiative is to enhance convenience, transparency, and efficiency for applicants. However, applicants should be aware that in certain exceptional cases, they may still be required to appear in person, depending on the nature of their applications.

The ministry has instructed its officers to actively promote the use of the online service for both general and Apostille attestation.

To access the online portal and submit the necessary documents, applicants are encouraged to visit the designated MOFA website. By utilizing this new system, Pakistanis can streamline the verification process for their foreign travel and education documents, making it a more streamlined and efficient experience.