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Document Attestation Cost Estimator

Estimate the cost and steps to attest a Pakistani, Indian, or Bangladeshi document for use in Saudi Arabia, UAE, or Qatar.

Estimates only. Attestation fees change frequently and vary by embassy, document age, and current procedure. Verify all steps and fees with the relevant embassy or authority before beginning the process.

Attestation Cost Estimator

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh → Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

Total estimated cost

In PKR (approx.)PKR 21,160 – 43,120
In SAR (approx.)SAR 285 – 582

Totals are rough estimates using mid-market exchange rates. Actual costs will vary. Some steps (e.g., MOFA in destination) are often paid by your employer - confirm with your HR department before budgeting.

Step-by-step breakdown

1

HEC (Higher Education Commission) attestation

For degrees from Pakistani universities. IBCC for foreign equivalences.

PKR 500 – 3,000

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2

Pakistan MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation

Stamp and attestation at MOFA Islamabad or designated offices.

PKR 1,200

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3

Saudi Arabia Embassy / Consulate in Pakistan

Embassy fees vary by destination and document type. Check the relevant embassy website for current schedule.

USD 30 – 60

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4

Saudi Arabia MOFA (in destination country)

Attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the destination country. Often done by your employer's PRO.

SAR 150 – 300

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Employer may cover some stages

In many cases, the final MOFA attestation in the destination country (the last step) is handled and paid for by your employer through their PRO. Before paying for all stages yourself, confirm with your HR department which steps they will cover.

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