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.
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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
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
HEC (Higher Education Commission) attestation
For degrees from Pakistani universities. IBCC for foreign equivalences.
PKR 500 – 3,000
Confirm on official portalPakistan MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation
Stamp and attestation at MOFA Islamabad or designated offices.
PKR 1,200
Confirm on official portalSaudi Arabia Embassy / Consulate in Pakistan
Embassy fees vary by destination and document type. Check the relevant embassy website for current schedule.
USD 30 – 60
Confirm on official portalSaudi 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
Confirm on official portalEmployer 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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