Application Type

Eligibility

Legalization/attestations
Jurisdiction of the Embassy

Residents of the following states are provided with consular services at the Embassy of Pakistan Berlin.

Submission of Documents

09:00 to 12:00 (Monday to Thursday)
09:00 to 11:00 (Friday only)

Collection of Documents

15:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Thursday)
12:00 to 12:30 (Friday only)

Call Timings / Telephone inquiries

14:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Thursday)
11:00 to 12:00 (Fridays only)

a)  Attestation of a legal / official document

The following documents are to be provided for attestation purposes:

  • The applicant has to appear in person for the attestation.
  • The applicant should provide a copy of valid Ausweis/aufenthaltstitel.
  • If the executant of the Power of Attorney/Authority Letter is a German National without valid POC, the document has to be first notarized by Notary Public (Notar) in Germany.
  • The applicant’s signature should be counter signed by two Pakistani witnesses in Germany.
  • Applicant should provide a copy of the passport or I.D. Card of the two witnesses (Valid CNIC/NICOP or POC holders and not the immediate family members).
  • Original document along with its photocopy.
  • Photograph of the executant (to be affixed on the Power of Attorneyfor attestation)
  • Photograph of the witness (to be affixed on the Power of Attorneyfor attestation)
  • The attestation fee for  documents (as per fee chart below) should be deposited in Commerz Bank account No.2667897, BLZ 10040000 (IBAN DE26 1004 0000 0266 7897 00, BIC COBADEFFXXX). Original bank transfer slip should be attached to the document.
  • For the attestation purpose, all Pakistani documents i.e. educational degrees/nikah namma/marriage certificate, divorce certificate, birth certificate etc should be attested through Ministry of Foriegn Affairs, Pakistan.
  • Copy of land registries.

b)  Attestation of a commercial document

  • For any kind of commercial document submitted by the German firms, it should be first attested by a Notary public (Notar) and then by Praesident des Landgerichts or Industrie- und Handelskammer.
  • The attestation fee of €42 per document should be deposited in Commerz Bank account No.2667897, BLZ 10040000 (IBAN DE26 1004 0000 0266 7897 00, BIC COBADEFFXXX). Original bank transfer slip should be attached to the document.
  • Einschreiben (Registered Return envelope) with prepaid postal stamp.

Attestation Fee Table

S.No

DETAIL OF DOCUMENT

Fee in Euro

Attesting  the Execution of a Power of Attorney

42€

Attesting the execution of a Will

54€

For Execution of a deed, bond, or conveyance under seal when the value of the property does not exceed Rs. 3000/-

17€

Where the value of the property exceeds Rs.3000/-

42€

Attesting of pension papers, succession certificates, etc

12€

Attesting Signature attached to an exhibit referred to in an affidavit or declaration.

12€

Attesting the Signature of Foreign Authority

42€

Registration of Birth

18€

Furnishing a certificate copy of an entry in register books of births, marriages or death

12€

For any registration not otherwise provided for

18€

For each search in the register books of birth, marriages or deaths kept at the Consular Officer

12€

Issuance of Certificate of Nationality

18€

Certifying a statement of income and savings of a Pakistani National Abroad

24€

Attestation of application forms for citizenship certificates

36€

Issuing of Life certificate to pensioners, etc

12€

Attesting signature, and seal to quarterly or monthly declaration for govt. pay, half pay or pension.

12€

Attesting  signature to any other Declaration of Existence

18€

Attesting academic certificates e.g. Degrees, Diplomas, but excluding Matriculation and Intermediate certificates etc.

18€

Certifying Applications to University or Board of Education for obtaining High School Certificate or Degree in absentia

12€

Additional copy if signed and sealed

24€

Certificate of due landing of goods exported from a Pakistani port

54€

Attesting a declaration as to Ultimate Destination of Goods

12€

Document required by Foreign Authorities as a Preliminary to the Engagement of Seaman in a Foreign Vessel

18€

Protest of Bill of Exchange and Copy

108€

Issuance or Attestation of Certificate of Origin or other document in Support of Consignment of Goods

24€

Certificates Pertaining to the Origin of Funds in Connection with the Purchase of a Car Abroad for Bringing it to Pakistan

24€

Affixing signature, and seal if required to any document not otherwise provided for this table

42€

Each seal affixed to a document, packet or article when no signature is required.

18€

For assisting in drawing up petitions, applications or other documents not specified, each.

42€

For assisting in drawing up affidavits or support for prospective immigrants.

42€

For assisting in drawing up necessary documentation in connection with the purchase of a car abroad.

42€

Making Verifying Copy or Translation of a Document.

18€

If exceeding that number for every subsequent 100 words or fraction thereof.

12€

Viva voce translation and interpreting for each 15 minutes or fraction thereof.

36€

In cases where one or more attesting witnesses, besides a consular officer are required, for each witness supplied by him at the request of the parties interested.

18€

For marriage by consular officer of marriage solemnized in accordance with local laws.

82€

Issuance of Emergency Certificates

12€

Attestation of character, illness, bank balance,driving license, birth nomination death marital status, experience medical, transfer of residence school leaving, date/mark sheet, undertaking, sponsorship, declaration, education expenses, Certificates.

12€

Notes of protest submitted by the master of Pakistani ships.

18€

Consular request to local authorities for visa, stay permits, etc

18€

For Certifying a Copy of any Document or Cart of a Document, in any Language other than Urdu or English

30€

For each signature to transfer of shares of stock

36€

For each signature to a transfer of shares or stock attested by a consular officer when executed in presence of one or more witnesses besides the consular officer

54€

For each alteration or interlineations initiated by Consular Officer in any document not prepared by him

12€

For receiving a declaration claiming exemption or refund of income tax on shares, etc

18€

For administering an oath or receiving a declaration of affirmation, with or without attestation or signature.

36€

Family Registration Certificate

12€

CTC of form 3-A, 21 & 29 form A

12€

Company Profile Article/Memorandum of Association

12€

2nd Marriage Permission Certificate

12€

English Proficiency Certificate

12€

Bank Statement/Account Maintenance Certificate

12€

DNA Reports

12€

Travel History

12€

Proof of Registration (POR) for Afghan National

12€

All types of Affidavit from Germany

12€

Disability Certificate

12€

Food Business License Certificate

12€

Trade-Mark Registration

12€

Service/Experience Certificate & NOCs Posting/Study Leave Abroad

12€

British Educational Certificate pertains to Maddaras

12€

For each signature attested by Consular Officer to any document not otherwise provided for

36€

Processing Time

  • Usually it may take upto 1-2 working days.

Validity of attested document

  • Power of attorney is valid for 90 days.