Consulate of Pakistan

Attestation of Power of Attorney Guidelines

Consulate of Pakistan provides attestation and legalization services for documents issued by Pakistani nationals, dual nationals and foreign nationals for use in Pakistan.

Attestation verifies the identity and signatures of executants only. Consulate does not verify the legal content of documents.

Before You Visit

The Power of Attorney must be prepared but not signed before attending the appointment.
Details of the executant, including name, CNIC/NICOP/POC number, current address, and contact number, must be included in the document to be attested.
All executants must appear in person and sign before the Consular Officer.
Identification documents must be valid.
Prior attestation from FCDO or MOFA may be required depending on document origin.

Note: Applicants must book an online appointment and appear in person for attestation services.

Documents That Cannot Be Attested

Documents related to political or criminal disputes
Domicile certificates
Photographs
Invitation letters

Visa notes
Land registry or property sale/purchase papers
Applications of any kind

1. Pakistani or Dual National (Valid Pakistani Passport or NADRA Card)

For documents issued in personal capacity e.g. (Power of Attorney or Authority Letter)

Personal appearance of executant(s)
Original valid NADRA card (CNIC/NICOP/POC) or Pakistani passport with photocopy.
Original unsinged Power of Attorney plus one photocopy that would be signed by the execuant in the presence of a Consular Officer
Two recent passport-size photographs per executant.
Proof of UK residence if requested.
Appointment booking confirmation.

Pakistani or Dual National (Official / Public Documents)

For documents such as Birth Certificates or Marriage Certificates.

Online appointment
Personal appearance
Prior attestation by:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan (if issued in Pakistan)
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (if issued in the UK)

Original passport or NADRA card with photocopy
Original document with photocopies

3. Pakistani or Dual National Without Valid Pakistani Passport or NADRA Card

Online appointment
Personal appearance
Two recent passport-size photographs per executant.
Documents must first be attested by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Original British passport, driving licence, or BRP with photocopy
UK contact number
Original documents with photocopies

4. British Nationals Requesting Attestation

Online appointment
Personal appearance
Two recent passport-size photographs per executant.
Document must first be attested by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Original British passport, driving licence, or BRP with photocopy
UK contact number
Original documents with photocopies

Power of Attorney – Use in Pakistan

Send the original attested Power of Attorney to your attorney or family member in Pakistan.
The document must be verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan.
For property matters, the PoA must be registered with the local Sub-Registrar under the Registration Act 1908.
After registration the attorney may use it for property transactions, court cases or other authorised matters.

Death Certificate Attestation

The death certificate must first be attested by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
A NADRA Card Cancellation Certificate must be obtained from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) at the Consulate.

Fees & Processing Time

S No.	Service	Fee	Processing Time
1.	Power of Attorney (per person)	£13.50	Approximately 3 working days
2.	Additional executant (per person)	£10.00	-
3.	Foreign National / FCDO attested PoA	£23.50	Approximately 3 working days

Note: Power of Attorney documents are generally valid for 120 days from the date of consular attestation subject to MOFA verification in Pakistan.

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