Nikah Nama Attestation in Pakistan
Nikah Nama Attestation in Pakistan for a family visa involves a specific process to ensure validity. Here’s how you can go about it:
- Preparation of Documents:
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- Obtain a copy of your Nikah Nama, the official marriage certificate issued by the relevant authorities in Pakistan.
- Ensure you have your original Nikah Nama and a photocopy ready for attestation.
- Be prepared to present your and your spouse’s original CNICs (Computerized National Identity Cards).
- Union Council Attestation:
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- Visit the Union Council (local government office) in the area where your Nikah Nama was registered.
- Present the original Nikah Nama and a copy, along with your CNIC and your spouse’s CNIC.
- The Union Council will verify and attest the document as a valid marriage certificate.
- Notary Public Attestation:
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- After obtaining the Union Council attestation, you can visit a Notary Public or legal practitioner’s office.
- Present the attested Nikah Nama along with your original and copy of the CNICs.
- The Notary Public will authenticate the document with their stamp and signature.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation:
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- Proceed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) office in your region or the capital city, Islamabad, to have the Nikah Nama attested.
- Verify their website or contact them to confirm the latest requirements and procedures for attesting personal documents like marriage certificates.
- Embassy or Consulate Attestation (if required):
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- Depending on the country where you plan to apply for a family visa, you may need the Nikah Nama attestation in Pakistan at the embassy or consulate. Check with the respective embassy or consulate for their specific requirements.
- Fee Payment:
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- Be prepared to pay attestation fees at various stages of this process. Fee structures can change, so check with the relevant authorities for the most current information.
- Collect Attested Documents:
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- Once the attestation process is complete, you can collect your attested Nikah Nama.
Please note that the specific requirements and procedures for Nikah Nama attestation may vary based on your location and the country for which you are applying for a family visa.
Be sure to check the latest guidelines and contact the relevant authorities, such as the Union Council, Notary Public, MOFA, and the embassy or consulate of the country where you plan to apply for the visa.
Starting this process well in advance is advisable to avoid delays in your visa application.
Nikah Nama Attestation from Foreign Office
There are many types of Nikah Nama attestation from foreign office in Pakistan. They are listed below.
- Original nikah Nama issued by Nikah Registrar with his signature/stamp along with MRC and computerized CNIC of the bride with husband’s name is required or family registration certificate or children registration certificate from NADRA.
- Tehsil Mufti Should sign Nikah Nama of Azad Jammu and Kashmir can be attested after presenting the computerized CNIC of the bride with the husband’s name or FRC issued by NADRA.
- Nikah Nama with foreign nationals must be supported with a copy of the passport of the foreign spouse, Pakistan Visa, and Date of Entry in Pakistan. Nikah Nama will only be attested by providing the documentary mentioned above evidence.
- If the Nikah took place abroad, Nikah Nama must be attested by the local foreign office and counter-signed by the concerned Pakistani diplomatic mission in that country.
- If a Nikah took place online, the Nikah Nama would be attested only after the court of law’s prior validation of online Nikah through a Decree/order.
Nikah Nama Attestation from UAE Embassy in Pakistan
Nikah Nama’s attestation from the UAE Embassy in Pakistan requires supporting documents.
- Color passport copy of husband and wife.
- Color CNIC copy of husband and wife.
- The wife’s CNIC and passport should be in the husband’s name.
These attested documents provide legal proof of your pious relationship, and after attestation, you can process your family visa. MRC, which the Union Council will issue, should be attested by MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Office).
