📘 Degree Attestation Guide for Professionals (CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, ICAEW, ACMA, CA Finalists) For Gulf Countries – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait This simplified guide outlines the step-by-step attestation process for professionals planning to work in the Gulf region. --- 🔹 For Professional Qualifications (CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, ICAEW, ACMA) ✅ Step-by-Step Attestation Process: 1. Obtain Final Certificate Make sure you have your final certificate issued by the relevant body: ICAP for CA Pakistan ICAEW (UK) CMA (USA or Pakistan) CPA (USA, Australia, Canada, etc.) ACCA (UK) 2. Attestation from Respective Institute Submit your final certificate to the respective institute’s head office for official attestation. ⏱ Time: Typically 1 week. 3. Sealed Embassy Letter The institute will provide a sealed letter addressed to the relevant foreign embassy. 4. MOFA Attestation (Pakistan) Take your attested certificate and sealed letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) via any designated post office counter for stamping. ✅ Tip: Visit MOFA early for quicker processing. 5. Submit to Visa Services Present your MOFA-attested documents to Sasha International or Gerry’s Visa Services for submission to the required Gulf embassy (UAE, KSA, etc.). 6. Receive Embassy-Attested Certificate The embassy will return your attested certificate within 5–7 working days. 7. Final MOFA Attestation in Gulf Country Once in the Gulf country, visit the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for final verification. --- 🎓 For Academic Degrees (MBA, B.Com, M.Com, BS, etc.) ✅ Step-by-Step Attestation Process: 1. University Attestation Get your degree attested by the issuing university. 2. HEC Attestation Apply through HEC e-portal and get the degree attested by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. 3. MOFA Stamping (Pakistan) Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (via post office) for official MOFA stamps. 4. Submit to Visa Services Provide the MOFA-attested degree to Sasha International or Gerry’s for submission to the relevant Gulf embassy. 5. Receive Embassy-Attested Degree Collected after 5–7 working days. 6. Final MOFA Attestation in Gulf Country Visit the local MOFA office in your destination country for the final attestation. --- 📄 Required Original Documents Matric Certificate + Mark Sheet FSc Certificate + Mark Sheet Graduation Degree + Transcript Master’s Degree + Transcript (if applicable) CNIC (National Identity Card) --- ⚠️ Important Notes The process applies to CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, ICAEW, ACMA, and similar international qualifications. You only need to attest your highest qualification. UAE Embassy attestation in Pakistan is optional, but Gulf MOFA attestation is mandatory after arrival. Ensure no spelling mismatches on documents (name, DOB, etc.).