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Certified Translation for Pakistani Documents

Certified legal translation into Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and other world languages, complete with translator certification, notary seals, and MOFA attestation.

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When a certified translation is required

A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a statement from the translator that the rendering is accurate, signed and dated, and usually confirmed by a notary public. Embassies, foreign universities, and employers ask for this form rather than a plain translation because they need to know who stands behind the accuracy.

The most common jobs we handle are Urdu to English (nikah nama, educational documents, CNIC and domicile records), English to Arabic (for Saudi and Gulf employer files), and Urdu to Arabic (for marriage and family documents used in the Gulf). For Saudi and UAE files the translated document usually goes through MOFA and the embassy after the notary step.

The translator attaches a signed statement to the translated pages. The notary then confirms the translator signed in their presence, which is what gives the package its official character. Some destinations also want the translation typed on their embassy letterhead format. We check the receiving office requirement before starting.

We collect the original or a legible copy, confirm the target language and the receiving office, and return the certified translation with the notary seal ready for the next step in the file.

When a certified translation is needed

🕌 Nikah nama and marriage files
🎓 Educational documents for abroad
🏛️ Embassy and employer files

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Turnaround

Standard: 2-4 business days

Express options available

Where it is used

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Pickup and delivery

Collection and return by courier in Islamabad-rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Faisalabad.

How the translator certification and notary step work

We confirm the target language, arrange the certified translator, apply the notary seal, and return the package ready for the next step.

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We confirm the requirement

We check the target language, the receiving office, and whether the file needs a notarized translation or an embassy letterhead format.

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Translator prepares the text

A certified translator renders the document and attaches the signed accuracy statement.

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Notary confirms the signature

The translator signs before a notary public, who applies the seal to the package.

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Delivered with tracking

The certified translation is dispatched to your address, ready for MOFA and the embassy step where the destination requires it.

What we need from you

Have these documents ready before you order. Missing papers usually add time.

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Original document or a legible copy

Target language and destination office details

CNIC copy

No more guessing

Check the latest recorded stage of your order.

Original degrees and certificates can be hard to replace. The order record shows collection, authority submission, completion, and return, with a note if another paper is requested.

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WhatsApp updates when the stage changes

We send a message after a recorded submission or completion, so you do not need to call for the same update.

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We send you scans before we ship

Before we hand your attested documents back to the courier, we upload high-resolution scans so you know the job is done.

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BSc Computer Science

Order #AT-8892

Picked up by Kamran (TCS)

Oct 24, 10:30 AM • Lahore

HEC Attestation Complete

Oct 27, 2:15 PM • Islamabad

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In Progress at MOFA

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UAE Embassy

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What translation customers told us

Feedback from applicants who needed a certified translation for an embassy or employer file.

"My degree supplement was in Urdu and the German consulate wanted a certified English version. Attestdone translated it, kept every name and date exactly as written, and added the notary stamp in the same visit. I sent scans to the consulate the same week."

Hamza Aslam, customer testimonial

Hamza Aslam

Lahore

Certified Translation

"My nikah nama was in Urdu and the UK visa centre asked for a certified English copy. They translated it, notarised it, and attached the translator declaration, all within three days. The centre accepted it without questions."

Saba Qureshi, customer testimonial

Saba Qureshi

Karachi

Certified Translation

Certified translation questions

Translation questions we answer most often on WhatsApp.

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What is the difference between a plain translation and a certified translation?
A plain translation is just the text. A certified translation carries a signed statement from the translator that the rendering is accurate, and in most cases a notary confirms the signature. Receiving offices that need the document for official use ask for the certified form.
Which languages do you translate into?
Urdu to English, English to Arabic, Urdu to Arabic, and English for most destination offices. If you need a language outside these, tell us the receiving office and we will confirm whether we can cover it.
Does the translated document need attestation too?
For overseas use, yes in most cases. The certified translation goes through MOFA attestation, then the apostille or embassy step for the destination. For Saudi and UAE files this is usually required.
Can you translate a document I do not have the original of?
A legible copy is enough for many files, but some embassies ask for translation of the original or a certified copy. We confirm the requirement with the receiving office before starting.
How long does certified translation take?
Most documents are ready in 2 to 4 working days. Longer documents, or files that also need the embassy letterhead format, take a day or two more.

Steps that come with a translation

Most certified translations for overseas use go on to MOFA and the embassy or apostille step.

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Notary & Oath Commissioner

An affidavit is a sworn statement signed before a notary public or oath commissioner. It carries legal weight because the person signing it declares the facts under oath. False statements in an affidavit are punishable by law. Alongside affidavits, a notary or oath commissioner handles declarations, true copies, and other sworn documents that need an official seal. The most common affidavits we handle are name change declarations (when the passport name differs from educational records), single status affidavits for marriage abroad, income declarations for visa applications, and general purpose sworn statements for court or immigration files. The wording matters. A poorly drafted affidavit can be rejected by the receiving authority. We prepare the text based on the facts you provide, print it on the correct stamp paper, and arrange the notary seal. You sign it before the notary. If the sworn document is for use outside Pakistan, it needs MOFA attestation after notarisation. For non-Hague countries, an embassy stamp follows MOFA. Hague member states take the MOFA apostille instead of an embassy stamp. We handle the full sequence.

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MOFA Attestation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the second stamp on any Pakistani document heading overseas. After the issuing body confirms the document (HEC for degrees, IBCC for school certificates, NADRA for personal documents), MOFA adds its own stamp that confirms the prior verification. MOFA runs two routes. The traditional attestation feeds into the embassy step for non-Hague destinations like the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Malaysia. The apostille route is a single stamp valid in Hague Convention member states that accept Pakistani apostilles, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, China, the UK, Australia, and others. Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are members but objected to Pakistan's accession, so the apostille is not accepted there and we verify each case with the receiving office. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Convention, and the apostille route entered into force on 9 March 2023. Our main office is in Lahore, where we coordinate intake, customer support, and nationwide dispatch. MOFA operates from offices in Lahore and Islamabad, so we file at the location that fits your document and route. Legal documents such as power of attorney, court orders, and affidavits, and commercial documents such as board resolutions, certificates of origin, and export invoices, run separate tracks at MOFA with their own fees and timelines. Legal papers must be notarised first. Commercial papers must be verified by the Chamber of Commerce or SECP before MOFA will accept them. Both classes are covered on this page. Personal and educational documents run 2 to 3 working days at MOFA, and legal and commercial files 3 to 5. Express service can finish in about a day for eligible files.

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Saudi Embassy Attestation

Saudi Arabia is a Hague Convention member (since 7 December 2022), so the MOFA apostille is accepted for most filings. Many Saudi employers and regulators still ask for the embassy stamp, and some regulated professions add Mosadaqa, so we confirm the route for your specific case before filing. Where the embassy route applies, HEC or NADRA verifies the document first, then MOFA attests it, and finally the Saudi Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave adds the embassy stamp. The Saudi Embassy processes documents in batches. Submission windows and processing schedules can shift without notice, which is why having someone at the counter regularly matters. Our team visits the embassy most working days and knows the current acceptance window. For medical professionals, engineers, and teachers, some Saudi employers also need Mosadaqa verification from the Saudi Cultural Mission. That is a separate process that can add 3 to 5 weeks. We confirm with your employer whether Mosadaqa is needed before starting, so you do not pay for a step you may not need. Family visa files for Saudi usually need a NADRA marriage certificate, birth certificates for dependents, and sometimes a family registration certificate. All of these follow the same NADRA, MOFA, Saudi Embassy sequence.

Where the translation is used

The translated document supports the file on the destination side. Saudi and UAE files usually need MOFA and the embassy step after translation.

Saudi Arabia flag Saudi Arabia

Saudi work and family visas split between the MOFA apostille and the traditional consular route depending on your sponsor and profession. Regulated roles in healthcare, engineering, and academia require the Saudi Cultural Mission Mosadaqa check, which adds weeks if not scheduled early. We assess your offer letter, verify degrees with HEC and MOFA, and manage the complete submission chain in Islamabad.

Attestation Chain

HEC attestation (degrees) MOFA attestation MOFA apostille or Saudi Embassy stamp (per employer/regulator) Saudi Cultural Mission Mosadaqa (if required by employer)
Embassy

Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

2 to 10 weeks depending on whether Mosadaqa is required

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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UAE flag UAE

Employment visas, residency applications, and company setups across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah demand physical consular legalisation. Typing centres in the Emirates look for both the federal MOFA barcode and the official UAE Embassy sticker before submitting to GDRFA or MOHRE. We manage each counter submission across Pakistan and return the stamped originals to your address.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA attestation UAE Embassy Islamabad
Embassy

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

5 to 7 working days after MOFA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Qatar flag Qatar

Qatar consular officers enforce strict physical standards on original certificates, rejecting laminated papers, minor tears, or irregular stamps without refund. Healthcare hires for Hamad Medical Corporation and private sector workers need clean, authenticated dossiers for their QVC biometric processing. We pre-screen every page, complete the HEC and MOFA steps, and lodge your file directly with the Qatar Embassy in Islamabad.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA attestation Qatar Embassy Islamabad
Embassy

Embassy of Qatar, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

7 to 10 working days after MOFA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Kuwait flag Kuwait

Securing a work permit or family visa in Kuwait City requires navigating specific consular and cultural approval windows. Regulated professions must obtain clearance from the Kuwait Cultural Office in Islamabad before the embassy accepts degree certificates for stamping. We determine the exact requirements of your sponsor, execute the domestic verifications, and deliver legalised documents with tracking.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA attestation Kuwait Embassy Islamabad Kuwait Cultural Office (when required by employer)
Embassy

Embassy of Kuwait, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

5 to 7 working days for embassy. Cultural Office may add 2 to 3 weeks.

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Bahrain flag Bahrain

Bahrain accession to the Hague Apostille Convention allows most Pakistani workers and families to use the simplified MOFA apostille on degrees and NADRA records. When specific employers or government bodies require traditional consular legalisation, we route the papers through the Bahrain Embassy in Islamabad. We manage the verification chain from pickup to final return.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA attestation MOFA apostille or Bahrain Embassy stamp (where the LMRA requires it)
Embassy

Embassy of Bahrain, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

5 to 7 working days after MOFA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Oman flag Oman

Oman accepts the Hague Apostille, removing the need for consular queues at the Oman Embassy in Islamabad. Educational degrees, medical licences, and NADRA marriage certificates require only institutional verification and the MOFA apostille sticker to be valid across Muscat and regional governorates. We handle the domestic attestation steps and return your documents by tracked courier.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA attestation MOFA apostille or Oman Embassy stamp (where required)
Embassy

Embassy of Oman, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

5 to 7 working days after MOFA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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United Kingdom flag United Kingdom

UK immigration authorities, universities, and professional regulators such as the GMC and NMC recognise the Hague Apostille issued by Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You do not need consular legalisation from the British High Commission in Islamabad. We manage your university verifications, HEC e-attestation, and the MOFA apostille filing for your UK dossier.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA apostille
Embassy

British High Commission, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Canada flag Canada

Express Entry profiles and provincial immigration streams require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from designated bodies such as WES, IQAS, or ICAS. These organisations demand verified transcripts in sealed institutional envelopes matching your exact reference number, while IRCC requires apostilled civil records and police clearances. We manage the university registrar coordination, HEC verification, and MOFA apostille workflow.

Attestation Chain

HEC degree and transcript attestation Submission to WES, IQAS, or ICAS under your reference number
Embassy

High Commission of Canada, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

7 to 10 working days for HEC and shipping. ECA evaluation is separate and runs 4 to 12 weeks depending on the body.

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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United States flag United States

Submitting civil records to the National Visa Center (NVC), preparing USCIS immigration petitions, or enrolling at an American university requires domestic verification and the federal MOFA apostille. There is no US Embassy legalisation step in Pakistan for these documents. We collect your academic degrees, NADRA certificates, and police clearances, complete the required verifications, and deliver your apostilled file.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA apostille Certified translation if required
Embassy

Embassy of the United States, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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China flag China

Following China accession to the Apostille Convention, documents destined for Chinese universities, CSC scholarships, and Foreigner Work Permits no longer require consular legalisation at the Chinese Embassy. A federal MOFA apostille on your HEC-verified degree, transcript, and police character certificate satisfies Chinese immigration authorities. We manage the entire verification sequence in Pakistan.

Attestation Chain

HEC or NADRA attestation MOFA apostille
Embassy

Embassy of China, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad

Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.

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Timeline and route notes

2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA

Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.

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Certified translation from your city

We collect the document from your address, arrange the translator and notary, and return the certified package to your door.

📍 Islamabad & Rawalpindi

Free Pickup

Living in the twin cities gives you direct geographic proximity to federal attestation infrastructure.

✓ NADRA and MOFA processing in the same city for the fastest turnaround

Pickup Areas

Blue AreaF-8 MarkazSaddarSatellite Town
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📍 Lahore

Free Pickup

With Punjab University, UET, and dozens of chartered colleges producing thousands of graduates each semester, Lahore represents Pakistan heaviest regional attestation demand.

📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier

Pickup Areas

GulbergModel TownDHAJohar Town
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📍 Karachi

Free Pickup

Bridging the 1,400-kilometre distance between Sindh commercial capital and federal ministries in Islamabad requires a disciplined courier chain.

📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier

Pickup Areas

CliftonDHAGulshan-e-IqbalKorangi
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📍 Peshawar

Intercity

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extensive workforce in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar creates high demand for verified diplomas and police clearances in Peshawar.

📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier

Pickup Areas

Saddar RoadUniversity RoadCanttHayatabad
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📍 Faisalabad

Intercity

As Pakistan textile capital, Faisalabad generates a unique mix of overseas technical employment visas and commercial export legalisation files.

📦 Certificate filed at NADRA and MOFA via overnight courier

Pickup Areas

Clock TowerSusan RoadGulistan ColonyJaranwala Road
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