Birth Certificate Attestation from the Foreign Office Pakistan is an essential requirement for anyone planning to work, study, or live abroad. Foreign governments verify your identity and date of birth through an officially attested birth certificate. Without a MOFA attestation, most embassies in Pakistan and overseas authorities will not accept your document.
A Foreign Office attestation is mandatory in Pakistan after Union Council/NADRA issuance and before applying for an embassy or consulate attestation. This page explains the complete process, the required documents, the fees, and how our team helps you have a smooth attestation experience.

What is Birth Certificate Attestation from MOFA?
Birth certificate attestation from Foreign Office Pakistan, is the official verification of your personal document by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. MOFA confirms that the certificate is original, genuine, and issued by a recognized authority, such as:
- Union Council
- NADRA
- Municipal Corporation
- Cantonment Board
MOFA attestation ensures your birth certificate becomes legally valid for use abroad, especially in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UK, and European countries.
Why is a BRC attestation Required?
Foreign Office attestation is compulsory for:
- Visa processing for GCC countries
- Family visa applications
- Child’s school or university admission abroad
- Employment visa when dependent details are needed
- Immigration and permanent residency
- Passport issuance for newborns abroad
Countries rely on the MOFA attestation to verify that an authentic Pakistani authority has issued the document.
COST AND TIME for Birth Certificate Attestation from Foreign Office Pakistan
PER DOCUMENT COST AND TIME
BRC must be issued from local UNION Council with secretary union council sign and stamp with bar code and QR code on the certificate:
- COST 10, 000/- PKR per BRC
- Time 2 to 3 working days
Important information
- If more than 1 Birth certificate of a family , then there will be considerable discount.
- Share scanned documents first before courier
Documents Required
- Scanned CNIC
- Original Birth Certificate
Important information
- In case, there is a kid, then his or her parents CNIC copies
Choose Vital Attestation for professional and reliable document attestation services in Pakistan. Our experienced team handles every step of the process with care, accuracy, and timely assistance so you never face rejection or unnecessary delays. We manage MOFA attestation, embassy attestation, verification from issuing authorities, and complete document preparation on your behalf.
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