Public Notice :

Please confirm your appointment before visiting the Embassy for any information and consular service, 
No visitor will be allowed without prior appointment:
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Telephone timings: 1200 to 1500 hours (local time)

ATTESTATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

The requirements for execution/attestation of a Power of Attorney executed by a Pakistani citizen are as follows:

• Original valid CNIC/NICOP/POC of the Executant(s)
• Original valid Pakistani passport of the Executant(s)
• Original Swiss Residence Permit
• Physical presence of the Executant(s) at the Embassy is mandatory
• The original Power of Attorney, which is to be signed in the presence of an authorized official of the Embassy.
• Copy of CNIC/NICOP of the Attorney(s)
• 02 Passport size photograph of Executant(s)
• Copies of all documents

Digital/Online Power of Attorney

In order to facilitate the Overseas Pakistanis the Government has launched the automation of Power of Attorney. Instead of physically appearing in the Embassy for attestation of Power of Attorney, the executants can apply online while sitting at home.

Procedure for online attestation of Power of Attorney will be as follows:

Step:1

The user or executor shall visit the online portal and sign up in order to be facilitated by online services to apply for the attestation and administration of any oath.

Step: 2

Once logged in, the details of executor, attorney, witnesses as well as all relevant documents are required to be uploaded.

Step:3

Upon successful verification of the details by NADRA and successful fee payment of $36/, Pakistan Mission Abroad, will conduct online interview.

Step: 4

Upon successful conduct of the process Pakistan Mission Abroad will issue receipt

Step: 5

The executer can then print the receipt and physically dispatch the instrument and receipt both to the relevant agent or nominee, as the case may be.

 

Eligibility and Pre-requisites

Before submitting an Online Power of Attorney (PoA) application, Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be an Overseas Pakistani.
• Details of Attorney and Witnesses
• Valid Identity document of each Applicant including CNIC / NICOP / POC.
• Valid Identity document of each Witness including CNIC / NICOP / POC.
• Valid Identity document of the Attorney including CNIC / NICOP / POC.
• Valid e-mail address
• Contact Number and Mailing Address in the country of application (outside of Pakistan)
• Biometrics of Applicant (Best 4 fingers)
• Biometrics of 2x Witnesses (Best 4 fingers)
• Credit Card / Debit Card to make online Fee Payment within the application
• Actual Power of Attorney (scanned copy to be uploaded in the PoA system by Applicant)
• Any other relevant documents (for example Affidavit, where applicable, to be uploaded in the PoA system by Applicant)
• In case of a Foreigner, the Applicant is required to physically visit the concerned Pakistan Mission Abroad after having their documents attested from their country’s State Department/Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

NOW THERE IS NO NEED TO GO TO THE EMBASSY FOR ATTESTATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY!!

For further information please visit:

https://poa.nadra.gov.pk/

BIRTH REGISTRATIONS

BIRTH REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT TO MINORS (Newborn)

For birth registration the following is to be presented:

1. Duly filled in application Form called Form-Sfor Birth Registration.
2. Letter of Consent/No. Objection Certificate (will be provided by the consular section and both parents will have to visit to consular Section and sign the document in the presence of a consular official at the Embassy).
3. Parents must show the following original documents to consular office and provide a copy of each:
   Birth Certificates bearing the name of the child and the names of the parents with photocopy.
   b. Passport and Citizen National Identity Card (CNIC) of parents with photocopy.
   c. Swiss Resident permit of parents with photocopy.
4. 02 photos of the child for registration
5. Also provide a return envelope (registered mail) for sending documents by post if not collecting personally.

Important Note: It is advised that parents seeking the registration of newly born child should simultaneously apply for issuance of NICOP at http://id.nadra.gov.pk. One can apply for Machine Readable Passport only after receiving NICOP.

For Queries/Information:

Telephone No. (+41-313501790 / 792576032)   Email: parepbern@gmail.com

FORM S  https://mofa.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/form-s.pdf

NICOP

The Government of Pakistan has decided to allow its citizens to utilize the facility of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), Pakistan Origin Card (POC) and Family Registration Certificate (FRC) to be processed online. Please apply online and have it delivered to your doorstep. To apply online please visit the following link:

http://id.nadra.gov.pk

PASSPORTS

Machine Readable Passport (MRP) service is available in the Embassy.

MRP is a Computerized Travel document which is readable by machines installed at all immigration check points in the World to verify the authenticity of the travellers. Issuance of MRP is an automated process and it does not require a picture or hand written form. The applicant personally visits the issuance site and the data including photograph, Biometrics (finger prints) are captured through computer after online verification of the National Identity card.

Passport Application and Requirements

Following is a quick check list of requirements:

1. Original Valid CNIC/NICOP with photocopy
2. Current Passport with photocopy
3. Residence permit with photocopy
4. Applicant has to come to the Embassy in person for his/her photograph and biometrics
5. Also provide a return envelope (registered mail) for sending documents by post if not collecting personally.

Important Note: Both parents will have to visit the consular section for issuance of Passport to their child under 18 years of age.

Bank Details for payment of fee for Consular Services

The fee (Non-Refundable) should be remitted to

(Please note that Visa fee is to be paid through E-Visa Application System)

Account No. 235-412500.01H At UBS AG, Bern
In case of online transfer
IBAN CH12 0023 5235 4125 0001 H
Account No. 235-412500.01 H
Client No. 235-412500
B/C UBSWCHZH80A

In case of post transfer
IBAN CH12 0023 5235 4125 0001 H
Konto/Account 80-2-2

A credit/debit card machine is also available at the Embassy for payment of fee.

No cash payment will be accepted in any form.