UK documents for Pakistan, notarised and apostilled
An organisation in Pakistan has asked for a UK document. Since Pakistan joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, the UK FCDO apostille is usually the final UK step. We review the instructions, confirm the route and a fixed fee, then arrange the UK steps.
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The route for Pakistan at a glance
- UK FCDO apostillePakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 9 March 2023, according to the HCCH status table and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- High Commission attestation: confirm firstPakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that apostilled documents from Convention states are accepted without attestation by Pakistan Missions. The High Commission in London still publishes an attestation service, so we confirm the route with you before you pay.
- The UK and PakistanEight states objected to Pakistan’s accession, so the Convention does not apply between them and Pakistan. The United Kingdom is not among them, according to the HCCH notifications.
- TranslationCheck whether the recipient requires one, in which language and from which translator.
Fixed fees from £95 plus VAT per document. We confirm the route and the full fee in writing before you pay.
- Powers of attorney
- Certified copies
- Company documents
- Degree certificates
- UK public certificates
What your document needs for Pakistan
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Check the document and the recipient’s instructions
A power of attorney, certified copy, company document or certificate may have different requirements. Ask the Pakistani recipient about acceptable wording, originals or copies, and whether it accepts the UK FCDO apostille alone.
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Notarise where needed
The Notary may need to witness your signature or certify a copy. GRO birth, marriage and death certificates can go straight to the UK FCDO apostille, without a notarial act. Do not sign a document requiring witnessing until instructed.
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UK FCDO apostille
The FCDO checks the signature, stamp or seal against its records and attaches the apostille. It does not certify the content of the document.
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Check whether High Commission attestation is still asked for
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that, from 9 March 2023, apostilled documents from Convention states can be presented directly to the authorities in Pakistan without attestation by Pakistan Missions. If your recipient still asks for attestation by the Pakistan High Commission in London, send us its instructions; any High Commission charge is quoted in writing before you proceed.
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Translation
Check whether the recipient requires a translation, its language and the translator’s qualifications, and where it fits in the sequence.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
|---|---|
| Company document, notarised and apostilled | £245 |
| Court order, notarised and apostilled | £190 |
| Degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilledplus the university’s verification fee at cost, confirmed before you pay | £190 |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate (GRO), apostille only | £95 |
Plus VAT. Including the UK FCDO fee. Urgent or e-apostille add £30 per document. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order.
Notary appointment only
| Personal documents and powers of attorneyin person; by video from £195 | £135 |
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| Business and property documentsin person; by video from £195 | £150 |
| Certified copy of a passport or identity documentin person or by video | £95 |
Plus VAT, per document. Out of hours, 7 days a week, from £195. Embassy or consular, translation and courier charges are quoted in writing before you proceed.
Three ways to get it done
Online by video
For signatories in England and Wales, where the act, the document and the receiving authority allow it. From £195 plus VAT.
Book a video appointment →In person, Gray’s Inn Road
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Documents for Pakistan
Anything else? Email team@internationalnotary.co.uk or call 020 3488 4195.
Do UK documents for Pakistan still need High Commission attestation?
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that, since 9 March 2023, apostilled documents from Convention states are accepted without attestation by Pakistan Missions. Some recipients may still ask for it, so check their instructions; we confirm the route before you pay.
Does the UK recognise Pakistan’s accession to the Convention?
Eight states objected to Pakistan’s accession, according to the HCCH notifications. The United Kingdom is not one of them.
Can you help with a Pakistani power of attorney?
Yes. Send us the draft before you sign. A power of attorney, notarised and apostilled, is £230 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee.
Can you do company documents for Pakistan?
Yes. A company document, notarised and apostilled, is £245 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee.
Can I sign online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary first checks that the act, the document and the recipient permit online notarisation. Some matters need an in-person appointment.
How much will it cost in total?
Notarisation and the UK FCDO apostille are fixed fees per document, set out in the table above: for example, a power of attorney notarised and apostilled is £230 plus VAT, including the FCDO fee. Any embassy or consular, translation or courier charges for Pakistan are quoted in writing before you proceed, so you know the full cost before you pay.
How long does it take?
Notary appointments are usually available the same day, with 2 hours’ notice. A standard UK FCDO apostille takes 3 working days, an urgent apostille 1 working day, and an e-apostille usually arrives within 24 hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 9 November 2026. HCCH: Apostille Convention status table (Pakistan, in force 9 March 2023); HCCH: Notifications on Pakistan’s accession (objections); Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan: Pakistan’s accession to Apostille Convention; Pakistan High Commission, London: Attestation; GOV.UK: Get your document legalised. The Pakistan High Commission’s attestation page still describes FCDO legalisation followed by attestation and does not mention the Apostille Convention; Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement is the later statement of the rule.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in Pakistan. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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