Public Notice of Entry into Force of the Apostille Convention in Pakistan

Please be informed that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan acceded to the Apostille Convention, which entered into force for that country on March 9, 2023, replacing the process of legalization of public documents issued in Pakistan for use in Mexico. During a transition period, the Embassy of Mexico in Iran, concurrent to Pakistan, continued to issue legalizations, taking into account the needs and requests of the public.

However, as of January 11, 2024, the Embassy of Mexico in Iran will stop issuing legalizations of public documents issued in Pakistan. This is due to the accession of the Government of Pakistan to the Apostille Convention, which aims to replace the legalization of public documents.

As of the aforementioned date, in order for public documents from Pakistan to be legally recognized in Mexico, these must be apostilled by the Ministry of Interior in Islamabad or by regional authorities in Pakistan, without the need for legalization at the Mexican Embassy.

Mexican authorities have already begun apostilling Mexican documents for use in Pakistan, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. The implementation of Apostille in Pakistan will simplify and expedite the international validation of documents, reducing costs and time involved.

The Embassy of Mexico appreciates your understanding during this process of change and reiterates its commitment to facilitate efficient consular services.

Embassy of Mexico in Iran, January 9, 2024