Apostille or embassy attestation? We confirm the right route
This is the part that is genuinely in transition, and it is where getting the wrong advice costs real money.
Pakistan has joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so for member destinations a single apostille can replace the embassy step.
Confirmed:
Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Convention in December 2022 and accepts a Pakistani apostille.
For several other Gulf states, current sources have reported the position inconsistently, and it appears to be changing throughout 2026. Rather than giving a set answer that may not be possible for your case, we confirm your exact destination and the correct route to the employer before we begin — so you won’t pay for, or wait for, a step you don’t actually need.

