For Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Territories and Yukon Territory.  To book an appointment for Consular Services, please send us an email “parepvancouver1@mofa.gov.pk” or call at “+1 604 569 1415” during working hours.
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Attestations of Documents issued by Canadian Authority

Requirements:
#1 – 7 must be submitted to our office.

1) Dully filled in Contact Information Form

2) All documents issued from Canada such as Marriage certificate, Birth Certificates, Death certificates etc. must be first attested by Notary Public and countersigned by relevant provincial department.

Residents of BC can get their documents countersigned from the following office of Government of British Columbia: Manager, Order in Council administration office,Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General

Residents of Alberta and Saskatchewan may directly contact their Ministry to Attorney General to get their documents countersigned before bringing/sending them to us for attestation.

3) Original Certificate must be provided with a photocopy for attestation or if you do not wish to send the original certificate you may get a copy notarized from a Notary Public or Lawyer and send the notarized copy.

The notary public or lawyer must certify that the photocopy of your certificate is a true copy of the original.

4) One of the following is required: valid Pakistan passport or valid CNIC/ NICOP

Instructions:
Original identification must be submitted along with a photocopy.

If you are applying by mail and are not comfortable sending your original identification you get a copy of your identification notarized and send the notarized copy in lieu of the original.

Your identification must be notarized by a notary public or lawyer. The notary public or lawyer must certify that the photocopy of your identification is a true copy of the original identification.

Photocopying instructions:
*Please ensure that photocopy of your identification is copied in the following manner.

Photocopy of your valid manual Pakistan passport must contain the first, four pages.
Photocopy of your valid machine readable Pakistan passport must be copied on the first page where all your information is.
Photocopy of valid CNIC/ NICOP must contain the front and back of the card.

5) Original valid Government issued Canadian Photo ID is required with a photocopy. If you do not wish to send the original you may get a notarized copy by a Notary Public or Lawyer and send the notarized copy.

The notary public or lawyer must certify that the photocopy of your identification is a true copy of the original.

6) Return envelope (mandatory in some cases)

Applicants sending their documents through mail or applying in person who wishes to Page 6 of 20 have their documents returned by mail must enclose a return envelope with their application.

Envelope preparation instructions:

• The envelope must be self-addressed with a to and from address.
• The envelope must be pre-paid.

7) Fee Table:

Payment

Debit/Credit card:
In person: Payment can be made by debit/credit card in our office.

Bank draft/money order/certified cheque:
In person: Bank draft/money order/certified cheque already issued in favour of Consulate General of Pakistan will still be accepted.

By mail: Applications sent by mail must be paid by bank draft/money order/certified cheque already issued in favour of Consulate General of Pakistan.

Application Submission:
Your application may be submitted in person at our address below:

Consulate General of Pakistan.
Unit#201-1281 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3J7

If applying in person please click here for the application submission timings.

Processing Time: 3 business days

Important Notes:

  • Applicants are requested to note down the incoming and outgoing tracking # with the courier service in case package confirmation is required.
  • Please note we only service Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, North West Teritories and Nunavut.

Please Note:

An incomplete application will be RETURNED UN-PROCESSED. An application accompanied by fee in the form of cash or personal cheque will also be returned.

Before sending your application by mail, please make sure that the application form is complete and signed and all required documents are attached. For list of required documents please refer to the relevant section below.

Please note all those documents which require to be notarized must be signed by a Notary Public or a Lawyer and not by a Commissioner for Oaths.