Attestation of Educational Documents by MOFA
These guidelines provide the requisite procedural requirements for attestation of various educational and related documents. Adherence to these standards is mandatory to ensure successful attestation.
I. Educational Documents:
1. Matriculation and Intermediate Certificates
o Certificates issued by the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) must first be countersigned by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
2. University Degrees
o Degrees conferred by universities are required to be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
o Medical degrees must be attested by both the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of National Health Services.
3. Technical Skill Certificates
o Certificates pertaining to technical skills must be attested by the relevant local technical board and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
4. Equivalence Certificates
o For educational documents issued from foreign institutions, equivalence certificates must be obtained and attested by the appropriate departments, i.e., the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
II. Professional and Specialized Certifications
1. ACCA/ICAP Certifications
o Certificates issued by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) must be attested by the British Council and ACCA.
o Result cards and certificates from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) are required to be attested by the authorized officer of ICAP.
2. ICMAP Certifications
o Result cards and certificates issued by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) must be attested by the authorized officer of ICMAP.
3. Certificates from Madaris
o Certificates issued by Madaris must be attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) or the Higher Education Commission (HEC), as applicable, before submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
4. Hifz-ul-Quran Certificates
o Certificates of Hifz-ul-Quran are required to be attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) prior to attestation by MOFA.
Bonafide Certificate Issued by Universities
1. A Bonafide Certificate issued by a university must be attested by the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the issuing university.
2. For regular students, the applicant is required to submit a photocopy of the student identification card.
3. For former students, the applicant must provide a copy of the certificate or degree duly attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
II. Bonafide Certificate Issued by Schools/Colleges
1. A Bonafide Certificate issued by schools or colleges must be attested by the District/Area Education Officer or the Director of Schools & Colleges.
2. For current students, the applicant is required to submit a photocopy of the student identification card.
3. For former students, the applicant must provide a copy of the certificate or degree duly attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
III. Character Certificates from Educational Institutions
1. Character Certificates issued by educational institutions shall be attested if:
o Issued, signed, and stamped by the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of a university; or
o Issued, signed, and stamped by the Principal of a college or school.
2. For current students, the applicant is required to submit a photocopy of the student identification card.
3. For former students, the applicant must provide a copy of the certificate or degree duly attested by the IBCC or HEC, as applicable.
. School Leaving Certificates
1. Government and Private Schools:
o School Leaving Certificates issued by government or private schools must be attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) or the District Education Officer/Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA).
2. Educational Institutions of Defense Forces:
o School Leaving Certificates issued by educational institutions of the Army, Air Force, or Navy must be attested by the Commanding Officer of the respective Educational Directorate or an authorized officer.
II. Educational and Experience Certificates from Abroad
• Educational degrees and experience certificates issued by foreign authorities must be attested by the respective Pakistani Mission located in the country of issuance.
III. IELTS/TOEFL and Similar Certificates
1. Certificates such as IELTS, TOEFL, and similar qualifications are eligible for attestation under the following conditions:
o For documents issued abroad, they must be signed/verified by the local Foreign Office and the Pakistani Mission in the country of origin.
o For documents issued in Pakistan, they must be signed/verified by the British Council or the relevant Embassy in Pakistan.
2. All other international certificates must similarly be attested if verified by the local Foreign Office and the Pakistani Mission in the country of origin.
IV. Reference Letters from Professors
• Reference letters from professors, intended for academic purposes, whether issued by foreign or national educational institutions, must meet the following criteria for attestation:
o Signed and stamped by the concerned professor; and
o Countersigned by the Registrar of the issuing university.
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