WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, our Document Attestation include home-country attestation guidance, UAE embassy attestation, MOFA attestation in the UAE and translation to Arabic where required, and Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. In short, document Attestation are the part of UAE business life that founders least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. The most common businesses Pakistanis open through GoldenKey are in trading, textiles and garments, logistics and construction, although Document Attestation supports almost any activity. Pakistanis are one of the largest communities in the UAE, with well over a million residents, so the Document Attestation authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Pakistani applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Document Attestation
Day to day, attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so papers for Document Attestation move without waiting for a weekly run. In short, pakistani applicants benefit from the fact that Document Attestation already has many Pakistani shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Pakistan papers and name formats instantly.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
We send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Document Attestation as soon as you describe the task.
Step 2Document collection
GoldenKey collects and verifies your documents before anything is submitted. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Pakistanis at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
GoldenKey submits the application, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.
Step 4Delivery
The finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference. We keep a written record of this step so your file for document attestation for Pakistanis is audit-ready.
Documents required
In short, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of document attestation for Pakistanis.
- Health insurance policy
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- A passport granted by Pakistan with at least six months' validity
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
Pricing
All prices for document attestation for Pakistanis are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for document attestation for Pakistanis are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 800 |
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation per document
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from document attestation for Pakistanis can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies document attestation for Pakistanis for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Document Attestation application is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. Most of our Document Attestation clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for document attestation for Pakistanis.
Put simply, start your Document Attestation journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Document Attestation take?
UAE-side MOFA attestation takes 1 to 3 working days; home-country and embassy steps vary by country and can take two to four weeks.
Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?
Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the licensing authority.
Can GoldenKey handle Document Attestation for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the supporting documents required.
How long does the process take for Pakistani applicants?
For most clients, processing for Pakistanis follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Pakistan that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Pakistanis need a UAE visa before applying for Document Attestation?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Pakistan with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
