The High Commission for Pakistan, London, offers document attestation, help with succession paperwork, land record services and a property complaints desk. Find your situation below and check the requirements before you book or visit.
Attestation: find your category
Choose the category that matches your nationality, your identification and the type of document. All categories need an online appointment and an in-person visit.
| Category | Who it is for | Type of document |
|---|---|---|
| A | Pakistani or dual national with a valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card | Personal documents, such as a Power of Attorney or Authority Letter |
| B | Pakistani or dual national with a valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card | Official or public documents, such as marriage or birth certificates |
| C | Pakistani or dual national without a valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card | Documents such as a Power of Attorney |
| D | British national | Any document you need attested |
Book your appointment: use the Pakistan High Commission London Appointment System.
Attestation requirements by category
Category A: personal documents (Pakistani or dual national with a valid passport or NADRA card)
- Book an online appointment through the Appointment System.
- Every executant must appear in person.
- Bring two passport-size photographs of each executant.
- Bring the original valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card of each executant, plus a photocopy.
- Bring the original document(s) unsigned, plus a complete set of photocopies of everything submitted for attestation or legalisation.
- Sign the document(s) in front of an authorised High Commission official.
Category B: official or public documents (Pakistani or dual national with a valid passport or NADRA card)
- Book an online appointment through the Appointment System.
- Every applicant must appear in person.
- Make sure the document has first been attested by the right authority:
- Issued in Pakistan: attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan or one of its authorised camp offices.
- Issued in the UK: legalised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
- Bring the original valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card of each applicant, plus a photocopy.
- Bring the original document(s), plus a complete set of photocopies of everything submitted for attestation or legalisation.
Category C: Pakistani or dual national without a valid Pakistani passport or NADRA card
- Book an online appointment through the Appointment System.
- Every executant must appear in person.
- Bring two passport-size photographs of each executant.
- Make sure the document(s) have been legalised by the FCDO.
- Bring the original British passport, driving licence of each executant, plus a photocopy. This ID must also be legalised by the FCDO for the High Commission’s record, as required.
- Provide a valid UK contact number.
- Bring the original document(s), plus a complete set of photocopies of everything submitted for attestation or legalisation.
Category D: British nationals
- Book an online appointment through the Appointment System.
- Every applicant must appear in person.
- Bring two passport-size photographs of each applicant.
- Make sure the document(s) have been legalised by the FCDO.
- Bring the original British passport, driving licence of each applicant, plus a photocopy. This ID must also be legalised by the FCDO for the High Commission’s record, as required.
- Provide a valid UK contact number.
- Bring the original document(s), plus a complete set of photocopies of everything submitted for attestation or legalisation.
More than one executant? Each executant must meet the requirements for their own category.
Death certificate attestation and legalisation
- UK-issued death certificate: it must be legalised by the FCDO.
- NADRA card cancellation certificate: contact the High Commission about cancelling the deceased person’s NADRA card and the procedure to follow.
Confirm the documents you need before you visit.
High Commission for Pakistan London attests and legalises a variety of documents. Requirements for Attestation and Legalisation of documents vary depending upon nationality of the executant and origin of the document. Please read the following information carefully before visiting the High Commission for attestation / legalisation of your documents.
Simplification of Procedure for Issuance of the Letters of Administration / Succession Certificates
Automation of Power of Attorney – Apply Online
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applicants planning to visit Attestation Office in London need to book an appointment prior to their visit for Attestation / Legalisation of the documents.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The deadline for registration of a power of Attorney attested by the High Commission for Pakistan, London or its Sub-Missions, at Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Glasgow, from the concerned Assistant Commissioner/Additional Collector/Sub-Registrar etc. meant for attorney/nominee in Pakistan is: four months.
Click the following links for more information:
Requirements for Applying Power of Attorney on Digital platform (Digital Power of Attorney)
Requirements for Attestation / Legalisation of Documents (In Person)
Non Attestable Documents- Commercial & Business Documents
- Attestation Fees and processing time
- Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates
Frequently Asks Questions (FAQs)
Prerequisite for documents originating from Pakistan
All documents originating from Pakistan first need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad or one of its Camp Offices prior to Attestation / Legalisation from the High Commission for Pakistan, London.
Prerequisite for official / public documents originating from the UK OR documents of British nationals
All official / public documents originating from UK OR documents of British nationals first need to be attested from Legalisation department of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)