CRBA · Pakistan
CRBA Apostille for Pakistan
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a CRBA in Pakistan — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Pakistan accepts a U.S. apostille. Your CRBA needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. English generally accepted.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 9 March 2023
- Issuing authority
- US Department of State
- Translation
- English generally accepted.
Is Pakistan a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Pakistan since 9 March 2023, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Pakistan with no embassy step.
That date matters. Before 9 March 2023, U.S. documents for Pakistan had to go through embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.
The route to Pakistan
A CRBA is issued by US Department of State, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Pakistan, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Pakistan for family, education, employment. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the CRBA
How to apostille a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA / FS-240) to establish a child's U.S.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your CRBA yet, we can request it and prepare it for Pakistan in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Pakistan
English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a CRBA to Pakistan. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Pakistan.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
CRBA for Pakistan — FAQ
Is Pakistan part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Pakistan since 9 March 2023, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a CRBA for Pakistan?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping.
How much does it cost to send a CRBA to Pakistan?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Pakistan?
English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the CRBA for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Pakistan in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Pakistan orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: CRBA — full guide · All documents for Pakistan · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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