Attestation of Documents & Legalization

• Attestation of documents such as Power of Attorney, Special Power of Attorney, and Authority Letter should be signed by the executants personally in front of the Consular Officer. The executants must have original and photocopies of their passport, CNIC/NICOP or Smart Card.
• The documents must also be signed by two witnesses
• Photograph of executant (person giving the power of attorney) must also be pasted on the Power of Attorney beside his/her signature. Pictures of the witnesses are also preferred.

• For attestation of documents originating in Ireland, attestation by Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Dublin is a prerequisite
• For attestation of documents originating in Pakistan, attestation by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or its Camp Offices in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta or Peshawer is a pre-requisite

Attestation Fee Schedule:

• Power of Attorney for one person: €12
• Power of Attorney for two persons: €22
• Power of Attorney for three persons: €30
• Attestation fee for Pakistani documents: €10 per page
• Attestation fee for Irish documents: €12 per page

Please note: Please ensure that two photocopies of the document to be attested and the supporting documents i.e. Passport/NICOP/CNIC along with those of the witnesses are also to be submitted.