Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Karachi

264 reviews

17/A Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V Defence V Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh 75500, Pakistan

www.mofaic.gov.ae

+922135161111

About

Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Karachi is a Foreign consulate located at 17/A Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V Defence V Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh 75500, Pakistan. It has received 264 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9AM-4PM
Thursday9AM-4PM
Friday9AM-4PM
Saturday9AM-4PM
Sunday9AM-1PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Karachi: 17/A Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V Defence V Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh 75500, Pakistan

  • Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Karachi has 4.3 stars from 264 reviews

  • Foreign consulate

  • "As I found the reviews here by various visitors useful, I would like to share my own experience to facilitate other fellow citizens"

    "Went to attest my documents"

    "It is the only official representative of UAE government"

    "I went there to get my documents attested"

    "Attestation process has changed"

Reviews

  • Irtiza Hashmi

As I found the reviews here by various visitors useful, I would like to share my own experience to facilitate other fellow citizens. The timings are between 10 am to maximum 3:30 pm for public dealing. If you are not in-person for your work, do ask favour from your blood relations or spouse to act upon your behalf, do not send members of extended family members or friends instead yourself. Do not visit the consulate the very day you have attested your degrees from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), as the ministry's clerical staff updates your data on the system later in the business day. They will return you empty handed until they verify your attested degrees on the system. To minimise your hassle, check the QR code pasted by MoFA with any QR code reader in your cellphone. If you find your degrees upon the browser, following the link of the QR code, you can visit the consulate tension free. Before moving to the consulate, do verify that your debit card is activated by your bank for international transactions, because they only accept payment through this process. If you have Standard Chartered Bank debit card, it is authorised for international payments without any confirmation, so you are lucky enough to escape activation process. If you don't have such debit card, arrange it from your friends or family circle, because there is no other way around to escape this necessity. The fee of attestation of a single paper is approx 155 AED, so multiply the cost if you have transcript or other ones with you. Your account must have sufficient balance other than the payable amount, to maintain smooth transition. Consulate issues visas after due diligence and interview, other than visit visas for which you have to consult with travel agencies. Usually the attestation service is quick, but they take maximum time to make que of the documents to stamp it at once and minimise the precious time of their higher authorities. The waiting space in front of 10 public relation desks is huge and comfortable, but there are no restroom facilities for visitors nor drinking water. Thanks for your precious time to read this.

  • Shoaib Iqbal

Went to attest my documents. Some reviews said only Gerrys or Sasha can get it attested. But currently they are catering personal visits too. Depending on time, situation I believe rules must be changing. After security checks they gave token to wait for attestation submission. When called for our turn. They asked what documents to attest. Pre requirement is the document should be attested from MoFA Pakistan. Payment charged in AED through Credit or Debit card only. No cash. After payment they asked to wait. After 30 minutes the documents were attested and given back. This time can vary between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on rush or timing. Do keep copy and original of passport and nic just in case. There will be zuhr prayer and lunch break anytime between 1 and 3. Mobile phones and all electronic devices will be asked to kept in locker otherwise cannot further enter the consulate. Wearing of mask was mandatory. Experience was great, staff was cooperative. Fee for 1 attestation was AED153 but some services charges as well. So 10-15 AED service charges.

  • Amjad Zafar

It is the only official representative of UAE government. 1. Anyone who has got an employment visa of UAE, he will have to get his documents attested from there, only then can he go to UAE and join his job. For documents attestation, UAE Consulate has authorised Gerrys International having two offices, one at 8th floor, Bahria complex, Gizri and second at Nursery Bus stop, Shahrah Faisal. 2. Private people are not issued visit or employment visas from there like few other Consulates. But a new visa section building has been built, but not inaugurated till now and expected to starts its services in a month or two. Then all visas of UAE will be issued from that office. Travel agents and individual will have to apply there. Visas stickers will be pasted there like Saudi Consulate,Karachi. 3. Still Pakistanis who were working in UAE and have lost there passports having visas, can come for getting permission on new passports to travel to UAE. 4. UAE nationals also visit for their problems relating to Pakistani Government.

  • Mir Hassan Riaz

I went there to get my documents attested. My experience has been amazing, the staff was very helping, professional and supportive. Infact, me and my wife were served with "Kahwa" as well as a gesture of hospitability. There are two mediums of making payment: 1) Case 2) Debit/ Credit Card I highly recommend to use NayaPay debit card for making payment as the payments got processed smoothly and the conversion rate was also good. When paying by cash we have to pay extra while experience a higher exchange rate defined by the Counslate.

  • Wasio Abbasi

Attestation process has changed. Now, all you need to do is walk-in for attestation. You can make payment online beforehand but it's best you bring a debit/credit card and make payment there. If you make payment online beforehand, make sure you take printout of the emails as well as the browser that shows IDs, reference numbers, and amount paid. It took barely 15 minutes and I got my document attested. If it's educational document (like mine), make sure it's already attested from HEC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Aamir Muhammad

Overall the embassy has improved all of their services but my experience was very dissapointing considering for a 15 minutes job which was given to other folks but when my turn came the electricity went off and entire system including lights went offline due to which the staff was unable to perform their duty,. HAD TO WAIT 2 Hours before the power came back and then my request was fullfilled. My request to the diplomet to kindly install solar power system and have redundancies install in their premises.

  • aisha Javaid

Happy to read very good reviews from people about UAE consulate in Karachi. We sponsored our son to visit us in UAE, as we whole family are living here. I want to know how long it takes finger prints and visa stamps in Karachi consulate. We don't have any friends and families in Karachi and my son has to come from Islamabad. I want to know, will the visa be stamped in one day. He has only one month short term pleasure visa. Is it must to have medical report too for this visa. Please respond.

  • Mr Ali

No parking. You have to park on the opposite side of the road and cross road carefully. YOUR DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS. As they don’t accept cash. Easy and quick and process. Mobile phones need to be submitted at the counter switched off. They will give the key of locker. I did my payment with my MCB debit card which I activated for international use on MCB live app. SPECIAL thanks to MCB and UAE MOFA staff. Thank you.

  • Altaf wali

What an amazing service of UAE embassy. If all organizations work like UAE embassy then Pakistan Will definitely change in few years. I'm very impressed of uae embassy services. •Degree attestation fee just 153.3 Derham which you will pay through credit/debit card or cash. both facilities are available their. But must activate your credit/debit for international transaction before visit to UAE embassy. Thanks for providing good service

  • Aakash Chanchlani

Pathetic. No parking services. Does not render online appointment screenshot or mobile in the premise and sends you streets away by crossing main road to get a print from a local shop which will be no use in the consulate and this would result in being late so have 20 mins more provided for this Security staff and receptionist hold a very intimidating attitude except for a few people like Javed Ali - Security Staff

  • Kshf-e-Sani

Nothing less than a bunch of life savers who've got excellent professionalism but at the same time are the most humble people I have come across in a Consulate. A specific lady in the staff literally went on to help me as if she were my mother. Great communication between employees. And I would just suggest that whatever query you have, just call them before going to the Consulate. Sani

  • Umeema hussam

Someone please guide me mere husbnd ka visit visa reject hogya hai sharjah se apply kia tha. PRO cooperate nai kr rha visa modification k liye aya tha (PRO ki he mistake thi koi) hmein inform nai kia khudi resubmit krdia ab masla ye hai k dubai se wesai rejection arhi ab sharjah se bhi apply nai kr skte.. in case ko kese handle kren .kia uae embassy Pakistan hmari koi help kr skti hai ?

  • Syed Zain Raza

I visited UAE Consulate to attest my graduation degree, the process was so easy and quick, it took only 15 minutes to be complete the process. Security is strict which is good, the waiting hall is huge and counters desks are more than enough to manage the traffic. No need to go any agents, just do all attestation by your self, The charged me 40 USD for attestation of my document.

  • Anas M

The process inside is so lean. However on Friday, the timing is 9:00 but they started at 10:00 due to system issue. You will keep on waiting outside consulate, almost on the road and they will call 2 people at a time to go inside. The process inside is so lean and straight forward. Waiting outside is so awkward. They should call all the people inside and may wait accordingly.

  • Murtaza Jameel

Asalam u Alekum! I am in trouble. The problem is that a man is living in Dubai without any extra visa and overstay there and he does not want to come to Pakistan. He is acting every day and I am very worried right now. The travel agency is putting pressure on me to send my servant back to Pakistan. What can I do now? Will someone help me? I am a travel agent. Thank you

  • umairoffline -

1 Bad behavior of security guard. 2 No one will answer your call. 3 door opens outside so it can hit your nose. 4 Brother nation UAE will not allow you to go inside and meet their representatives. 5 Must take photocopies with original documents. 6 Very short timings. 7 Rude and disrespectful answers. Disappointed... Hopeless.... No respect for Pakistanis...

  • Sarah Ahsan

I visited yesterday and having very bad experience the people at the receptions both are very unprofessional and one day they said cash is required for fee and than saying no card is required and if u dont have card they are sending us to the tcs outside and asking extra fee. Yesterday they ask me to pay to the tcs 14000 pkr for my nikah attestation.

  • Just a few minutes

Brilliant service of all the concerned staff. Attestation fees of a single document are AED 150+ AED 3-4 service charges. Documents must be attested in prior from the Ministry of foreign affairs. The attestation is done immediately within 15 minutes. Payment is done through credit or debit card which can be used on international merchants.

  • Sanjay Kumar

Excellent services. Professional behavior of the all staff including Security. I was out within 10-minutes. I went for attestation services. They accept payment in cash and card, however, i prefer atm card…. Atm have benefits. One of officer i forget his name he is sindhi speaking guy, outstanding way he treat …

  • Anonymous person

Paki lady wearing glasses behind the attestation counter inside the consulate was rude and crude with her mannerism. She was talking badly to people, especially with people who looked poor and uneducated. They were treated in a harsh manner. She was behind counter 6, to be exact.

  • Usama Khaliq

The staff is very ill mannered and rude they don't know how to behave with visitors Worst experience ever seen.If you want to get yourself humiliated then go here.They have to take action against the misbehaving staff but i don't think they will do.Don not go there

  • Irfan Aziz

It was an amazing experience to be in this consulate for degree attestation. Staff is quite helpful, and indeed, they represent true Dubai culture of hospitality in Karachi. They talk for solution and avoid creating hurdles and hats off to

  • Tabraiz Farooqui

Excellent services. Professional behavior of the staff. Everything was on point and spectacular. I was out within 15-minutes. I went for attestation services. They accept payment in cash and card, however, it is advised to take both!

  • Muhammad Qadri

UAE consulate general, place where people who wish travel to Dubai UAE get apply for visa or other procedure or information required from there use to come here, it is situated at Khadda market Zamzama , DHA. Karachi.

  • Shujahat Balochi

The timing which shows on Google are not right . When I reached there 1pm the security told me it's closed as per the timing here on google it shall close at 4pm . Please update the timing to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Aroosa naz

I went there to get my degree attestation and the process is very smooth and easy. The staff is very cooperative. Make sure your card is active for International payments, if you're going for degree attestation.

  • Waseem Noor

They now accept Cash payment as well. Waited for like 3 hours to get my work done. They don't care about your token no.. VIPs were taken special care of. Not normal people like us. Bad experience.

  • Syed Adil

I want to take some information from your embassy because recently a plan in mind to go dubai for a job after graduation, could you guide me the whole procrdure when i will came dubai embassy.

  • Fazal Mohani

Corrupt officials working inside the UAE Consulate. Always system not working and taking extra bribe to 'fix' system. UAE MOFA needs to check their Consul and see what is going on here.

  • abdul rashid

Excellent service cooperative staff pta lgta ha k Pakistan me uae jesa standard ha bht Asan process koi khawari nae process fee Pak rupees me cash ya card Jo b ho zabardast.... …

  • Maaz Ali

The map is showing 4pm off timing and the office is closed at 3 30 pm. Update the timing on the map so people coming from far places should notice this before being khwaar.

  • Afzal Shaikh

Which rate we went to Dubai and came to know that we had a very good experience and there are very nice people and they do good work and they are very cooperative people.

  • Muhammad Tufail Ali Panjwani

You can find further information on first at right side a small window. Here they are providing a courier service you can send your parcel to your delivery address.

  • GEO Real Estate & Fluidlines Technical

Excellent service very supportive and cooperative staff, but sometimes systems doesn't work and it happens oftenly for few hours sometimes whole day wasted.

  • Fahad Jameel Muhammad Jameel

Very smooth and fast services. Staff is well trained and cooperative. Served tea. Neat and super clean chilled environment. Safe n secured. Mind blowing.

  • Waqar Dk

Good Security and some staff are friendly some have rude attitude specially that lady who stand for tickets in reception she have ridiculous attitude

  • Syed Atif Ali

Good environment, make sure your debit / credit card is permitted for international transaction. This required for attestation fees.

  • Adeel Z

Very courteous and cooperative staff. Impressed. Went there for University Degree Attestation, it is being dealt till 3:30pm.

  • Hinna Ali

#Greatfacility#Amazingambience#Staffweregracious#Could improve on follow through when committing to respond to a query

  • Sheikh Ammar

Its not fair.. Per document Attestation charges is PKR 14000?? It's worth it? Otherwise Good & cooperative Staff

  • Adv Zahid Ali Mughal AHC

I am working in the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates and have 38 years experience in the Consulate,

  • Faizan Ahmed

Amazing experience. Very cooperative and helpful. ☺️staff is excellent. Very Fast service. I am very happy.

  • Daniyal Ahmed

Open time 9 am but still 10 am embassy not open more then 20 person also ladies are waiting on the rod

  • honda lovers 5

Why is not allowed green passport holder security guard is like a arbab of embassy...bad experience...

  • Faseeh Ur Rehman

Too much security not allowed inside mobile and watch not good staff attitude really waste my day.

  • farhan mansoor

Smooth service, Cooperative staff. Just follow the instructions, staff will guide you accordingly.

  • Aadam Farooq

It's been amazing. Response good amount amount was high per document 12000. Staff was also good.

  • Hafiz Ehtisham Ul Haq M Ikram Akhtar ul Khairy

18 years of Experience makes me realize How Great This place is. Regards -Hafiz Ehtisham Ul Haq.

  • Babar Ali

I’m jobless and i want to work in UAE. Just wanna know that will they provide work visa to me?

  • WIQI ALI

Very cooperative and helping staff. Good environment i have done my work with out any issues

  • Uzair Ahmed

Excellent Environment, Easy Process & Kind people. I went there for my degree attestation.

  • taj Ahmed

Listen i have a problem in U.A.E Ajman and i went do u.a.e embassy no one is listing to me

  • Shafaat Hussain

No good because no waiting area and no dealing just he think that he deal with beggars.

  • Khattak Talha

It is the only official representative UAE for anyone.... and that's a very beautiful p

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  • Maria Akhter

I want to know do they accept credit cards only for fee? Or accept debit cards also?

  • Mansoor Moin MUHAMMAD

Well it's excellency, outstanding service for attestation of degrees within 10 mins.

  • Syed Zaheer Abbas

Best Environment good facilitation visit 1st time but impressed by their service.

  • Kumar Ansh

The staff was really cooperative and their service was really fast and friendly.

  • Muhammad Nadeem

Very helpful and friendly staff. Their professionalism must be appreciated.

  • Shehzore Ahmed

Everything was fine but limited parking space available for the visitors.

  • Maqbool Ahmed

Consulate General of UAE giving impressive response to visitors

  • Umair Syed

Environment is very good...very friendly and cooperative staff

  • Mr.Muhammad Rufail

Illiterate people Don't even know how to do greeting's on Call

  • Akram John

Staff was fantastic. My job will be done tomorrow. Inshallah

  • Ammar Baig

Good and simple procedure for activities, supporting staff

  • Latif Ahmed

I live in dubai 1966 this is my home Pakistani citizenship

  • Ashiqueali Cahanna

Great work performance of uae embassy in pakistan Sindh

  • Emaar Galaxy

Atleast Better response then pakistani consulate in UAE

  • Heyam Nabeel_1020

What is tbe charges of attesting marriage certificate?

  • Obaid ullah

Staff was cooperative and helpful. Excellent procedure

  • Tahseen Hussain

Nice country i am key maker Contact no: +923003592014

  • Anwar Khan

It's really amazing experience i get …

  • Altaf Hussain

Great staff I just attested my documents by walk in

  • Jazib Aftab

Amazing experience. Got my work done in 11 minutes

  • m Masters

No one ever reply when you ask them any questions.

  • Mohammad shahrozchand

I want to know about band they can remove my band

  • Kashif Azam

A very well organized office in all respects

  • Mushtaq Raza

Great experience. Very professional staff.

  • hammad rehman

Very cooperative, quick and efficient

  • mohd bidar

Amazing place Good hospitality team.

  • mohsin soomro

How I confirm to for my visa issues

  • tourist pakistan

I love dubai And wish to visit

  • Hafiz Muhammad Huzaifah Punjani

Slow response But good place

  • Muhammad Hasan

Rapid service...ALLAH Bless

  • Ejaz Khan

What dates open uae embassy

  • Muhammad Kashif

Good place for businesses

  • Rai Umar Poonegar

Very good dealing …

  • AHTISHAM-UL-HAQ SHAMI

Embassy for visa in KHI

  • Muhammad kumail

Quick service …

  • Ssm_d

Thnx UAE …

  • Nadeem Rana

Excellent services

  • asad ali

Cooperative staff

  • Zafar Khan

Very good service

  • muhammad ali

I love dubai uae

  • ajai kumar

Verry good place

  • Awais Shaikh

I love you uae

  • soni khan

Satisfactory

  • Ghulam Nabi

UAE Embassy

  • Anzish mughal

I love this

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